Research and Information Officer

My client a leading public sector organisation based in Belfast is currently seeking a Research and Information officer to join their existing team.

Hours: The hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week, 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday (Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Term-time working)

Pay: £19.78 per hour

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.

If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Stephanie Wilson at [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16-£32 depending on clearance level.