Job summary

Are you a data analyst who has worked with large and complex datasets to inform policy and practice? Would you like to join an innovative team exploring new ways to produce and communicate impactful information about the health of Wales?

Here in the Observatory and Cancer Analysis Team we are proud of our reputation for combining analytical skills with an understanding of public health. We can offer you a great place to work with a balance of home and office working that suits you; training and development opportunities, flexible working and a supportive, friendly and inclusive environment. This is an exciting time to be working in public health intelligence, as we innovate with data science approaches, support the recovery of the population of Wales from the Covid-19 pandemic, and analyse the impact of the cost of living crisis on health and wellbeing.

Along with our Principal and Advanced Analysts, you will support the development of Analysts within the team through both line management and the provision of in-house training and advice. Working with other team members you will be responsible contributing to and leading the development of public health intelligence products such as reports and dashboards, responding to requests and advising colleagues in other parts of the organisation and beyond regarding health intelligence matters

Main duties of the job

As a senior member of the team, your role will be wide-ranging and demand a broad set of skills. You will lead important projects, and project teams, using an Agile approach. You will negotiate with a range of internal and external stakeholders and you will apply your technical expertise and public health knowledge to the development of quality-assured analytical products that meet our users' needs. You will also take on a technical leadership role for particular datasets or analytical techniques. Crucially, you will support the development of our more junior analysts, through both line management and the provision of in-house training and advice.

About us

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

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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 to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Degree level or equivalent, in a relevant discipline

Desirable

A Master of Public Health or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of communicating complex information to a non-technical audience Experience of performing complex analytical tasks and creating outputs for use by others

Desirable

Report writing and presentation skills Experience in utilising complex datasets related to population health Familiarity with medical terminology and coding systems, eg, ICD-10, SNOMED-CT

Knowledge

Essential

Clear understanding of current and ongoing issues affecting public health. Knowledge of information governance and confidentiality issues. Knowledge and experience of statistical techniques and procedures including their application to public health intelligence.

Skills

Essential

Advanced IT skills with experience of using Microsoft Office applications - and particularly advanced MS Excel knowledge. Knowledge and experience of specialist computer software, such as R studio, SQL, Statistical or GIS systems, for the production of complex analyses of public health and related data.

Desirable

Knowledge and experience of statistical techniques and procedures including their application to public health intelligence.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Flexible to meet the needs of the service and able to multi task Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise own workload Must be proactive. Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team Inquisitive, motivated and reliable Commitment to self-development, actively seeking feedback and learning Willingness and ability to travel between sites in Wales

Desirable

Welsh speaker