An opportunity has arisen to support the Public Health Wales (PHW) Vaccine Preventable Disease Programme (VPDP) objectives in Wales, working with key staff in the VPDP, PHW, the wider NHS and other organisations in a multidisciplinary, multi-agency setting. To take the lead on evidence synthesis and other specific VPDP programme areas, and to support All Wales training activities.
Candidates are required to deliver a short presentation. Details will be emailed to short-listed candidates.
The work of the Lead Public Health Evidence and Knowledge Analyst will focus on evidence synthesis for effective and evidence-based delivery for all national immunisation programmes. Key elements include reviewing published and grey literature to synthesis guidance and information supporting high performance in vaccination systems, identifying and engaging with key stakeholders, and collaborative working across NHS and non-NHS organisations. Influencing and negotiating will require a high level of knowledge, skill and competency.
The post holder will support the Vaccine Preventable Disease Programme (VPDP) within Public Health Wales and contribute to the development of specific areas of the programme to support the strategic goals of Public Health Wales. The post holder will deliver programme objectives by working with the programme team. The team will providing nursing, scientific, information and administrative functions
We are Public Health Wales – the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is ‘
Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Simon Cottrell Job title: Scientific Lead/Senior Principal Epidemiologist Email address:
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