JOB SUMMARY
The role will include: * working on specific projects in the Health Intelligence Unit, PHA, supporting the topic areas of obesity/physical activity/nutrition and other topic areas as needed, and the evaluation of public health interventions; * assisting with research design, fieldwork, data analyses and report writing; * assisting in the commissioning and management of external research projects; * conducting in-house research and evaluation; * providing professional advice and support to the Public Health Agency for Northern Ireland (PHA).
Research and development a. To support a programme of research and evaluation that will facilitate the effective operation of the PHA. b. To assist in commissioning and managing external research and evaluation and to conduct in-house research and evaluation which will involve assisting in or carrying out: * the design of research and/or evaluation frameworks; * the preparation of briefs; * the design of research/survey and qualitative instruments; * the analysis of large-scale data sets (eg lifestyle surveys); * qualitative research, including analyses; * report writing and presentations. c. To assist in education and training programmes as appropriate.
Essential Criteria
Possess a university degree (social science, public health, health or related) with a significant research component, or an equivalent research related qualification AND Have at least two years' experience of working as a research assistant/information officer in a health and/or social research environment whether in the voluntary, statutory, academic or private sectors. OR b) Have at least five years' experience of working as a research assistant/information officer in a health and/or social research environment whether in the voluntary, statutory, academic or private sectors.
Demonstrate experience of quantitative research methods and practice including design, implementation, analysis and dissemination of findings.
Demonstrate knowledge/experience of qualitative research methodologies and practice.
Demonstrate experience of critically appraising relevant research and identifying practical implications that can be used for planning.