Public Health Officer

Job Title: Public Health Officer
Location: Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Contract: 6-month contract
Salary: £300/day
Working Arrangements: Hybrid, 1 day per week in the office

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyse and interpret data, communicating complex information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Produce evidence-based reports with recommendations to enhance health and wellbeing, reduce inequalities, and achieve best value.
• Develop Health Needs Assessments, Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) chapters, Director of Public Health Reports, and systematic evidence reviews to inform decision-making.
• Access and appraise evidence through systematic methods and engagement with the research community, drawing appropriate conclusions.
• Manage a demanding workload, prioritising tasks to meet tight deadlines.

Key Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Demonstrable expertise in epidemiology, statistics, and data analysis.
• Experience conducting health needs assessments, evidence reviews, and research appraisals.
• Proficiency in data linkage, extraction, manipulation, and visualisation using software such as R, Python, PowerBI, ArcGIS, WordPress, etc.
• Strong report writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities effectively.

If you are passionate about public health and possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply to this exciting role!