Programme Officer (Evidence)

Programme Officer
12 months Fixed Term Contract
Grade 4 - £32,076 - £39,186
Working 36.5 hours per week
This exciting role would suit an early-stage researcher, who has a passion for improving public health and an interest in developing their health research portfolio.
The position is available for 12 months on a fixed-term contract and shall be based within the Evidence Team, who are responsible for the JSNA Deep Dive Programme, which is a rolling programme of in-depth needs assessments about health and wellbeing in Birmingham.
The role involves researching health and wellbeing inequalities, writing in-depth needs assessments and creating recommendations for action.
Key expectations include:
Demonstrating excellent research, writing, formatting and editing skills.
Developing written summaries, reports and other materials (e.g. infographics).
Assisting with the preparation and delivery of needs assessments and other council documents.
Developing evidence-based policy recommendations to inform public health business decisions across the Council, NHS and other partners.
Seeking, analysing and accurately interpreting the health characteristics of the Birmingham population, using a variety of different information sources (e.g. needs assessments, literature, service data, NHS operational data).
Assisting or leading in the preparation of oral presentations (including the preparation of slides and posters) and delivering oral presentations.
Analysing and interpreting qualitative data (e.g. interviews and focus groups).
Analysing and interpreting quantitative data from standard public health databases (e.g. births, deaths and hospital admissions).
You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification.If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered.
Closing date 24 April 2024 at 23.59
For any informal enquires please contact:Luke Heslop (#####)
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We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa fromthe UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
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