Apple Recruitment are recruiting for two Band 6 Research and Information Officers on behalf of our client to be based in the Belfast area.

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. 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.
  
  

1. Policy and planning
   
   a.) To provide advice to PHA staff and others, where appropriate, on current research and evaluation and information sources.
   
   b.) To promote high standards in the research and evaluation work of the PHA with particular regard to matters such as defining appropriate study methodology, sampling, statistical analysis and presentation of results.
   
   
2. Management
   
   To provide information to assist PHA staff in the commissioning and managing of external projects. This will include preparing briefs for tender, liaising with consultants, participating in working groups and reviewing draft reports.
   
   
3. Evaluation and monitoring
   
   To assist with the development and coordination of evaluation studies as defined in the PHA’s operational plan.
   
   
4. Information
   
   a.) To support the research and evaluation function of the PHA through the provision of information - this will include literature searching and reviewing.
   
   b.) To contribute to the development of education materials, information reports and training manuals in support of the PHA’s various areas of activity.
   
   c.) To provide information support to PHA staff and partner organisations.
   
   
5. Liaison
   
   a.) To contribute to effective liaison with organisations, agencies and individuals with a responsibility for and/or an interest in health promotion and public health.
   
   b.) To represent the PHA as appropriate on research committees and at conferences as required.
   
   If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by clicking on the link below by Friday 8th November 2024.
   
   You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below:
   
   1a.) 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
   
   1b.) Have at least five years’ experience of working as a research assistant/information office in a health and/or social research environment whether in the voluntary, statutory, academic or private sectors.
   
   2.) Have experience of quantitative research methods and practice including design, implementation, analysis and dissemination of findings.
   
   3.) Have knowledge/experience of qualitative research methodologies and practice.
   
   4.) Have experience of critically appraising relevant research and identifying practical implications that can be used for planning.
   
   5.) Essential skills and knowledge:
   
   

• Have knowledge of, and practical skills to undertake statistical analysis and data management which must include experience of one of the main statistical packages (eg SPSS, EXCEL, STATA, R).
  
  
• Have experience of literature searching including the use of electronic bibliographic databases and literature reviewing.
  
  
• Have good organisational and communications skills including the ability to produce and present high-quality papers.
  
  
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of current health issues, especially relating to suicide prevention and/or mental health and wellbeing and/or drugs/alcohol, and the role of research and information in relation to these.
  
  
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of evaluation methodology.
  
  6.) Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criterion will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by The Organisation which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.
  
  Desirable Criteria:
  
  1a.) Research experience working in research related to public health.
  
  Further Details:
  
  · Hourly Rate: £18.10
  
  · Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
  
  · Duration: Up to 6 months with possibility of extension
  
  If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by clicking on the link below by Friday 8th November 2024.
  
  Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.
  
  Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.
  
  Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer