Field Epidemiologist
On site
London, United Kingdom
Freelance
18-03-2025
Job Specifications
Job Summary
Launched in 2016, the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST) is an innovative government-academia partnership funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and co-led by UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), with a consortium of academic and implementing partners in the UK and internationally.
It comprises a multidisciplinary team of public health professionals and researchers with a novel integrated triple-remit of outbreak response, research, and capacity strengthening to prevent and control epidemics of infectious diseases in countries eligible for UK Official Development Assistance (ODA).
Both institutes contribute to and are responsible for delivery of the UK-PHRST triple mandate across outbreak response, research and capacity strengthening, with LSHTM leading the research programme and UKHSA who lead the outbreak response.
Main duties of the job
The Field Epidemiologist, as a key member of the multi-disciplinary rapid support team, will be responsible for contributing to the surveillance, epidemiology and outbreak control functions of the UK-PHRST and for supporting investigations and providing expert epidemiological advice during outbreak responses and emergencies, where required. As a member of the Core Deployable Team, the post-holder will be available to be rapidly deployed as part of the response function of the UK-PHRST. The post-holder will be employed by UKHSA with an honorary contract with LSHTM.
When not required for outbreaks, the post-holder will, among other things, contribute to research and capacity development activities in collaboration with well-established networks in the UK andoverseas. The post-holder should anticipate spending up to half their time overseas and will also spend some time in the UK training and teaching.
About Us
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers
Date posted
03 March 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£58,589 to £68,344 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
919-JP-309672-EXT
Job locations
UKHSA Canary Wharf
10 South Colonnade
London
E14 4PU
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Response
In the country of deployment, in close collaboration with local partners:
Lead and/or contribute to the technical and analytical aspects of epidemiological outbreak response, including (i) setting up or contribute to enhanced surveillance, (ii) analyse data, (iii) develop and/or implement data collection tools, (iv) produce reports, and any other epidemiological support duties, where required, such as contact tracing, monitoring and evaluation, or others
Lead and/or support quality assurance and training activities to strengthen critical capacities
Lead and/or support management of outbreak priorities and activities in line with outbreak response.
Support response to reduce the impact of the outbreak, including scoping the need for further support and research.
Partnership Working
Develop and nurture key relationships with a wide range of individuals and stakeholders as required for role.
Contribute to building regional and in-country capacity and capability through training and coaching, in line with International Health Regulations and Global Health Security Agenda requirements.
Teaching and Training
Contribute to teaching/training programmes and activities on surveillance and epidemiology.
Contribute to the development and management of a capacity building programme overseas
Teach colleagues and stakeholders on surveillance and epidemiology and support ongoing training activities within the UK-PHRST and partners.
Develop teaching material and courses.
Research
Conduct and contribute to UK-PHRST research projects.
Contribute and/or develop grant proposals.
Analyse datasets with appropriate methodology to answer research questions.
Write research reports and peer-review manuscripts.
Present at scientific conferences, meetings and other fora.
Maintain active participation with the LSHTM and other academic partners and networks.
Management
Actively engage in meetings with internal and external colleagues.
Identify and seek to resolve potential problems.
Be responsible for managing own workload, including developing objectives and reviewing progress against these.
Comply with UKHSA Information Governance standards, including understanding the ethical, legal and technical obligations for protection of personal patient information
Other Duties
The above is an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The post-holder will carry out additional duties as may reasonably be required by the directorate, with appropriate training as required.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation and programme.
Please see the job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities.
Selection Process
This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria.
Stage 1: Application & Sift
You Will Be Required To Complete An Application Form. You Will Be Assessed On The Listed Seven Essential Criteria That Have Been Selected From The Job Description , And This Will Be In The Form Of A:
Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
1250 number of words word Statement of Suitability.
This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the seven listed essential criteria.
The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together.
Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:
Meets all essential criteria
Meets some essential criteria
Meets no essential criteria
Please note only those applications meeting all the essential criteria will be taken through to shortlist.
Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on
Demonstrable familiarity with public health information in emergency settings, including surveillance, data management, data capture, data management, data...
About the Company
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for planning, preventing and responding to external health threats, and providing intellectual, scientific and operational leadership at national and local level, as well as on the global stage. Know more
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