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Title: Public Health Intelligence Analyst
Job
Grade: Level 3 Zone 1
Salary Range: £33,789 - £38,465
About Camden
Camden is building somewhere everyone
can thrive, by making our borough the best place to live, work, study and
visit. Because, were not just home to UKs fast-growing economy. Were home to
the most important conversations happening today. And were making radical
social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Heres where you can
help decide a better future for us all. As a public health intelligence analyst,
you can support the team in delivering our health and wellbeing agenda.
About the role
You
will work within the Public Health Intelligence Team to provide an efficient,
effective and timely specialist data analysis function for the wider Public
Health department and key stakeholders. Key tasks include:
Routinely
sourcing, collating, analysing and interpreting data relating to the health and
wellbeing of the Camden population using a variety of different information
sources and analytical approaches and methods.
Responding
to data-related requests from the wider Public Health team and external
stakeholders, including providing material, analysis and advice for reports and
presentations.
Supporting
the preparation of needs assessments, statutory returns, health equity audit,
health impact assessment, commissioning reports, and service evaluations.
Communicating
findings in written, oral and visual formats to technical and lay audiences
Taking
responsibility for managing data and intelligence assets within the team
in-line with corporate and legal information governance requirements and
guidelines.
Assisting
in the general upkeep and development of information systems, exploring
new tools, sources of
information, and more efficient ways of working.
Support
the development of analytical skills and capabilities across the broader Public
Health team.
Engage
in continuing professional development and mandatory training.
About
you
First
degree in a numerate subject such as statistics, science or health-related
field (including e.g. geography) or equivalent.
Postgraduate
degree in a public health or numerate subject or equivalent experience, such as
considerable practical experience of managing and analysing datasets and
interpreting complex information.
Knowledge
of key health data sets/sources of information, and the ability to source,
analyse, synthesise and interpret health information from a wide range of
sources
Substantially
numerate with an understanding of analytical approaches and statistical
techniques to perform and interpret analysis
Experience
handling data using data management and statistical package software (such as
Microsoft Excel, SPSS or Stata or R or SQL or similar)
Strong
computing skills, including use of spreadsheets, word processing and
presentation software.
Strong
written and verbal communication skills
Strong
understanding of information governance and data protection legislation
Understanding
of the determinants of health and the role of local authorities, NHS and
partners in improving population health.
Understanding
of project management, and ability to work independently and with others to
prioritise workloads and meet deadlines, with attention to detail, accuracy and
a methodical approach.
Commitment
to the Councils equality, diversity and inclusion policies, in-line with the
Public Sector Equality Duty.
Work
Environment:
The main Council office is at 5 Pancras
Square which is the where the Public Health Department is based. This role is
suitable for home working and flexible working arrangements although some in
person attendance will be required as per the business needs of the department.
People Management Responsibilities:
None. There may be line management
responsibilities for apprentices and trainees in due course.
Relationships:
The role sits within the Public Health Intelligence Team
within the Public Health Directorate. The post holder will be required to work
closely with other team members within the Public Health Directorate, and with
system partners from across the council, health and social care sectors as well
as with other stakeholders including the voluntary and community sector.
Over to you
Were ready
to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine
how were supporting people, and well redefine what a career can be. If that
sounds good to you, wed love to talk
Is this role
Politically Restricted?
Some posts at Camden are politically restricted, which
means individuals holding these posts cannot have active political role. For a
list of all politically restricted roles at Camden click here.
Diversity &
Inclusion
At
Camden, we value and celebrate difference and encourage diversity in all
respects. Our diverse workforce ensures we represent our communities to the
best of our ability and enables us to make better decisions. Because of this,
we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of other
non-white ethnicities, those who identify as LGBT+, neurodiverse and disabled people.
Agile working
At Camden we view work as an activity,
not a place. We focus on performance, not presenteeism. We create trusting
relationships, we embrace innovation rather than bureaucracy and we value
people. Collaboration is the Camden way, silo working isnt.
At Camden we are proud to be one of Hire
Me My Ways inaugural campaign supporters. Hire Me My Way is a national
campaign led by Timewise, designed to increase the volume of good quality jobs
that can be worked flexibly in the UK (www.HireMeMyWay.org.uk). Hire Me My Way
aims to treble the number of available good quality flexible jobs to 1 million
by 2020.
Asking
for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our
recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone.
This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse
people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do
anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process,
including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on
020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London,
N1C 4AG,
Note:
This document is for use during
recruitment, setting objectives as part of the performance management process
and other people management purposes. It
does not form part of an employees contract of employment.
