Scientific Programme Officer

Job Introduction

This post is within the Healthcare Associated Infection, Fungal, Antimicrobial Resistance, Antimicrobial Utilisation & Sepsis Division (Clinical & Public Health group) of UKHSA. Within the Division, the key aim of the UKHSA Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Programme is to prevent serious infections that are resistant to antimicrobials through the implementation of the UK Government’s Ambitions to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance, including the UK AMR 20 year vision and the 5-year National Action Plan (NAP) 2019-2024.

Hybrid role with 3 days on site, fixed term until 31st March 2024.

Main Responsibilities
- Updating and maintaining the Programme plan, and risk and issues registers, producing reports on AMR progress against deliverables as required by the Programme Manager for use by senior management including the Chief Executive and Directors, Parliamentary Office and the Department of Health and Social Care.
- Provide project management and scientific support to the 2020-2025 HPRUs, focusing on knowledge mobilisation.
- Developing, maintaining and updating protocols, procedures and guidance notes for programme activities and monitoring/evaluating their use. Support colleagues within the programme by developing, documenting and maintaining standard operational procedures relating to programme and business functions, ensuring procedures are accurate and up-to-date.
- Create and maintain programme documents including the Quality & Assurance; Stakeholder Engagement; Information Management; Benefits Management; Resource Management; and Monitoring & Control strategies, and their related plans.
- Appreciation and understanding of the public health / public sector and awareness of international and global AMR issues.
- Knowledge of programme management and/or health information systems development.