Job summary Terms of Appointment: Fixed term/Secondment for9months from date of appointment.Individuals who hold permanent (substantive) employment within the NHS may only be appointed via secondment. Approval for a secondment must be obtained from your current line manager prior tosubmittingan application. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Research and Evaluation Division in Public Health Wales as aResearch and Evaluation Fellow,within the Evaluation team. The post holderwillbe responsible fordeliveringa rigorous evaluation of a national school-based programme, applying advanced quantitative methods within a quasi-experimental design to generate robust and actionable evidence.This is a unique opportunityto work within the NHS, delivering insightstoinformpublic healthpolicy and practice. Main duties of the job The right person for the role will have highly developed specialist knowledge inappropriate complexquantitative analytical approaches in a public health-related field for research design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. You will have a strong background in data andstatistics, andexperience in a field related to public health.The successful applicant will need todemonstrateexceptional communication skills, experience working collaboratively with othersacrossdisciplines andprovidingtechnicalleadershipin thedelivery ofrobust evaluationin public health. This role sits within a supportive and multi-disciplinary team, embedded within a Directorate with a strong focus on evidence,dataand data science in public health. The successful candidate will bring an aptitude to problemsolve andbe motivated by delivering robust evidence to inform action and make a difference to population health. If you would like to discuss the role please contact the Dr Esther Mugweni atEsther.Mugweni@wales.nhs.uk About us 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 visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/ Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Evidence of knowledge of core Public Health competencies at masters level, or equivalent. Higher Degree with a strong statistical or mathematical component (or equivalent) Desirable PhD in a Public Health related field Evidence of higher level study in population health or equivalent Experience Essential Significant demonstrable experience in the use of statistical methods in applied public health research and/or evaluation Experience and demonstrated success in planning, undertaking and interpreting statistical aspects in a major research, evaluation or observational studies Desirable Experience of work in public health in a specialist service or academic setting Experience of writing for academic and non-academic audiences Experience in developing macros/code for wider use Experience of providing statistical input into grant applications and demonstrated success in securing funding through a competitive process Knowledge, Skills & Attributes Essential Knowledge of a range of research methods and approaches Ability to undertake complex analysis of quantitative data (including routine data) Skills in designing and using a range of quantitative data collection methods including surveys Advanced statistical and/or mathematical skills including e.g. linear, logistic, cox regression, analysis of variance, repeated measures, survival analyses Experience in statistical programming (e.g., R, Python, SQL) Data management (new and routinely collected data) and analytical skills Excellent organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own work Attention to detail Evidence of an ongoing commitment to professional development Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, plan and manage own workload and plan work in advance to meet deadlines Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and motivate others Understanding and application of research and information governance processes, policies and procedures To show personal commitment to public health through healthy and sustainable behaviours wherever possible. Desirable Project or programme management skills Experience of teaching/training in analytical methods, statistics and programming Other Desirable Able to work flexible hours when required Ability to travel across Wales, including in rural communities Ability to work through the medium of Welsh Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Evidence of knowledge of core Public Health competencies at masters level, or equivalent. Higher Degree with a strong statistical or mathematical component (or equivalent) Desirable PhD in a Public Health related field Evidence of higher level study in population health or equivalent Experience Essential Significant demonstrable experience in the use of statistical methods in applied public health research and/or evaluation Experience and demonstrated success in planning, undertaking and interpreting statistical aspects in a major research, evaluation or observational studies Desirable Experience of work in public health in a specialist service or academic setting Experience of writing for academic and non-academic audiences Experience in developing macros/code for wider use Experience of providing statistical input into grant applications and demonstrated success in securing funding through a competitive process Knowledge, Skills & Attributes Essential Knowledge of a range of research methods and approaches Ability to undertake complex analysis of quantitative data (including routine data) Skills in designing and using a range of quantitative data collection methods including surveys Advanced statistical and/or mathematical skills including e.g. linear, logistic, cox regression, analysis of variance, repeated measures, survival analyses Experience in statistical programming (e.g., R, Python, SQL) Data management (new and routinely collected data) and analytical skills Excellent organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own work Attention to detail Evidence of an ongoing commitment to professional development Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, plan and manage own workload and plan work in advance to meet deadlines Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and motivate others Understanding and application of research and information governance processes, policies and procedures To show personal commitment to public health through healthy and sustainable behaviours wherever possible. Desirable Project or programme management skills Experience of teaching/training in analytical methods, statistics and programming Other Desirable Able to work flexible hours when required Ability to travel across Wales, including in rural communities Ability to work through the medium of Welsh Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. Employer details Employer name Public Health Wales Address 2 Capital Quarter Tyndall Street Cardiff CF10 4BZ United Kingdom Employer's website