Job summary
This post is a Fixed term / secondment for 10 months starting 1st April 2026 due to maternity cover.
This is an exciting new opportunity to join the Research and Evaluation Division in Public Health Wales, Research & Evaluation Fellow. The post holder will help develop and shape a robust programme of evaluation of complex public health interventions and programmes using appropriate methodologies for process and outcome evaluations.
This could be a secondment opportunity but please ensure your line manager supports your application.
Main duties of the job
The right person for the role will have extensive skills and experience in designing and delivering mixed methods evaluations and stakeholder engagement . Additionally they will have highly developed specialist knowledge in appropriate complex quantitative analytical approaches for outcome evaluations such quasi-experimental designs or other methods of measuring impact. They will also have good understanding of qualitative research methods and experience in a field related to public health. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate exceptional communication skills, experience working collaboratively across with others, providing leadership to deliver robust and innovative evaluation in public health.
This role sits within a supportive and multi-disciplinary team, embedded within a Directorate with a strong focus on evidence, data and data science in public health. The successful candidate will bring an aptitude to problem solve, and be motivated by delivering robust evidence to inform action and make a difference to population health.
If you would like to discuss the role please contact the Dr Esther Mugweni atEsther.Mugweni@wales.nhs.uk
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree Level or equivalent in a mathematical, statistical, health, operational research, social science related subject with a strong research and/or evaluation component.
- Post graduate diploma or Masters degree in health, social science or public health research.
- Evidence of knowledge of core Public Health competencies at masters level, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of a range of quantitative and qualitative methods for evaluation.
- Knowledge of methods to develop, implement, and analyse complex interventions.
- Understanding and application of NHS research, ethics, data and information governance processes, policies and procedures.
Desirable
- PhD in a Public Health related subject, or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of an ongoing commitment to professional development (CPD)
- Knowledge of Public Health policies and strategies in Wales.
- Knowledge of health inequalities.
- Knowledge of issues related to public health.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience leading to highly developed specialist knowledge in research or evaluation applied to public health.
- Experience of leading, developing and implementing applied evaluations in public health policy and / or practice.
- Experience of developing and implementing quantitative and qualitative research projects or evaluations, including analysing and writing up findings.
- Experience of implementing a range of qualitative and/or quantitative data collection methods in relation to health and/or environment.
- Experience of manipulating large and complex datasets.
- Experience of project management.
- Experience of obtaining ethical, research and data governance (as required) approvals.
Desirable
- Experience of patient and public involvement in research, particularly of working with diverse ethnic and social communities
- Previous experience of developing research proposals and funding applications
- An academic track record of peer-reviewed publications
Skills
Essential
- Data management (new and routinely collected data) and analytical skills.
- Advanced skills a range of analytical software packages (eg R, python, SQL), and/or qualitative (CAQDAS) software.
- Advanced IT skills including Microsoft office.
- Excellent written and presentation communication skills.
- Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to translate complexity into operational plans and actions.
- Excellent organisational skills with an ability to plan, manage time and prioritise own work and that of others effectively.
Desirable
- Demonstrated facilitative and negotiating skills.
- Skills in achieving open data science
Personal Attributes and Values
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, plan and manage own workload.
- Proactive, ability to motivate self and others.
- Show personal commitment to public health through healthy and sustainable life style choices wherever possible
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment and experience of the development of others.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel
- Ability to work flexible hours when needed
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree Level or equivalent in a mathematical, statistical, health, operational research, social science related subject with a strong research and/or evaluation component.
- Post graduate diploma or Masters degree in health, social science or public health research.
- Evidence of knowledge of core Public Health competencies at masters level, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of a range of quantitative and qualitative methods for evaluation.
- Knowledge of methods to develop, implement, and analyse complex interventions.
- Understanding and application of NHS research, ethics, data and information governance processes, policies and procedures.
Desirable
- PhD in a Public Health related subject, or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of an ongoing commitment to professional development (CPD)
- Knowledge of Public Health policies and strategies in Wales.
- Knowledge of health inequalities.
- Knowledge of issues related to public health.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience leading to highly developed specialist knowledge in research or evaluation applied to public health.
- Experience of leading, developing and implementing applied evaluations in public health policy and / or practice.
- Experience of developing and implementing quantitative and qualitative research projects or evaluations, including analysing and writing up findings.
- Experience of implementing a range of qualitative and/or quantitative data collection methods in relation to health and/or environment.
- Experience of manipulating large and complex datasets.
- Experience of project management.
- Experience of obtaining ethical, research and data governance (as required) approvals.
Desirable
- Experience of patient and public involvement in research, particularly of working with diverse ethnic and social communities
- Previous experience of developing research proposals and funding applications
- An academic track record of peer-reviewed publications
Skills
Essential
- Data management (new and routinely collected data) and analytical skills.
- Advanced skills a range of analytical software packages (eg R, python, SQL), and/or qualitative (CAQDAS) software.
- Advanced IT skills including Microsoft office.
- Excellent written and presentation communication skills.
- Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to translate complexity into operational plans and actions.
- Excellent organisational skills with an ability to plan, manage time and prioritise own work and that of others effectively.
Desirable
- Demonstrated facilitative and negotiating skills.
- Skills in achieving open data science
Personal Attributes and Values
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, plan and manage own workload.
- Proactive, ability to motivate self and others.
- Show personal commitment to public health through healthy and sustainable life style choices wherever possible
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment and experience of the development of others.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel
- Ability to work flexible hours when needed
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
