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Principal Infection Scientist
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Position Overview
This role is situated within the Healthcare Associated Infection, Fungal, Antimicrobial Resistance, Antimicrobial Utilisation & Sepsis Division of the UK Health Security Agency. The division's primary objective is to safeguard individuals from infections associated with healthcare and those resistant to antimicrobials, through cutting-edge public health microbiology, outbreak management, surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, research, and interventions.
This position within the Incidents, Outbreaks and Stewardship (IOS) Team focuses on providing epidemiological and data management expertise, with an emphasis on enhancing surveillance systems and conducting outbreak investigations.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to spearhead and contribute to the enhancement of surveillance systems and research initiatives related to Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance and Prescribing. They will also lead and assist in data collection, validation, and the generation of routine surveillance intelligence in these domains.
The individual will analyze and interpret surveillance data, develop automated processes and solutions, and manage complex or sensitive data requests. This will be achieved through their proficiency in analytical, statistical, database, mapping, and web tools, supported by a solid foundation in information and data science methodologies.
This role will also involve conducting epidemiological investigations of infectious disease incidents and outbreaks, collaborating with various partners and supporting colleagues across the UK Health Security Agency. This includes the design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of analytical studies in diverse settings, while also guiding team members in these activities.
The post holder will contribute to public health scientific analyses and author reports on specific projects, as well as regular and ad hoc publications, including peer-reviewed articles.
Essential Qualifications
For a comprehensive outline of the role's main responsibilities, please refer to the full job description.
Surveillance and Data Analysis
- Identify surveillance requirements, develop specifications for surveillance systems, perform complex analyses, and interpret surveillance data, making informed recommendations. Supervise the preparation, quality, and delivery of routine reports.
- Develop and implement information systems to support public health initiatives, including outbreak and incident responses, across various disciplines and organizations, and lead the collation and interpretation of data to produce relevant analyses from multiple sources.
Enhanced Surveillance and Epidemiological Investigations
- Where applicable, lead and manage the technical and analytical aspects of enhanced surveillance within the HCAI & AMR Division.
- Analyze and evaluate both quantitative and qualitative data, along with research evidence, to provide recommendations and inform decision-making.
Statistical and Software Proficiency
- Employ a variety of common statistical tests and algorithms, translating statistical processes into automated solutions as needed.
- Utilize statistical/database/mapping/web tools such as Stata, R, ArcGIS, Access, SQL, and SharePoint in routine reports, surveillance activities, and the development of solutions, while undertaking complex analytical and programming tasks.
Quality Assurance and Governance
- Provide guidance on quality and governance matters, including information security for all aspects of surveillance work, evaluating existing systems to enhance standards and consistency.
- Contribute to the HCAI & AMR Division's quality program through audits and ensure the integrity of data collected, stored, extracted, and transferred.
Project Management
- Coordinate and lead projects, such as the implementation of new systems and processes.
Additional Responsibilities
- Engagement in research, publications, and conference presentations.
- Effective self-management and leadership of others.
- Facilitation of teaching and training.
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, the UK Health Security Agency offers a comprehensive benefits package, including contributions towards a defined benefit pension scheme, tailored learning and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a culture that promotes inclusion and diversity.
