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Lead Epidemiologist for Travel Health Initiatives

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom UK Health Security Agency Full time

Position Overview

This role presents a unique opportunity to spearhead the enhancement and management of surveillance, epidemiology, and investigation pertaining to various travel-related infections. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Travel Health and IHR team, taking charge of the oversight, analysis, and advancement of the surveillance framework, systems, and databases focused on travel-associated infections. This position is crucial for providing expert scientific and logistical support during national and international outbreaks of travel-related illnesses and for leading the dissemination of information regarding the surveillance of these conditions. The incumbent will significantly contribute to the evidence base necessary for shaping policies and guidelines in these critical areas, playing a vital role in the UK Health Security Agency's efforts concerning infections acquired during travel.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assume primary scientific responsibility for the national surveillance of travel-associated infections across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and lead the development of national surveillance systems.
  • Conduct intricate statistical and epidemiological analyses of data on travel-associated infections sourced from diverse surveillance channels, ensuring the availability of high-quality epidemiological data.
  • Respond to international events and outbreaks through timely detection, risk assessment, and response to travel-related infectious threats.
  • In collaboration with relevant agencies, provide expert guidance to governmental bodies regarding infectious disease risks in countries frequented by UK residents, particularly in response to international public health events and natural disasters.
  • Offer specialized advice on the epidemiological aspects of preventing and controlling travel-associated infections by contributing to the formulation of guidance, designing databases, interpreting epidemiological data, conducting statistical analyses, and contributing to situation reports and subsequent publications.
  • Lead research initiatives aligned with the objectives of the Travel Health and IHR team, perform complex statistical and epidemiological analyses of travel-associated infection data, and author scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Develop and deliver presentations and training sessions in the area of expertise, and provide line management to junior team members as appropriate.
  • Note that this outline serves as a general overview of the tasks, responsibilities, and outcomes expected of the role. The postholder may be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Principal Scientist (Epidemiology) in Travel Health and IHR

The Travel Health and IHR team plays a vital role in safeguarding the health of British travelers through surveillance, information dissemination, education, and research. This team is essential in supporting the UK Health Security Agency's responsibilities as the National Focal Point under the International Health Regulations and as the EU Focal Point under the EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The team operates within the TARZET division, which focuses on Travel Health, Zoonoses, Emerging Infections of Pandemic Potential, and Respiratory & TB, as part of the Clinical and Public Health group.

The team's work encompasses a variety of activities, including providing scientific support to the Advisory Committee on Malaria Prevention, coordinating travel-associated infection activities across the UK Health Security Agency, conducting surveillance, and collaborating closely with internal and external partners on the assessment, management, and control of travel-related infections.

The postholder will lead the surveillance, epidemiology, and investigation of travel-associated infections, managing, analyzing, and enhancing the surveillance portfolio, systems, and databases for these infections in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The role involves providing specialized scientific and logistical support during national and international outbreaks, collaborating with various stakeholders, and leading the development of information regarding the surveillance of travel-related illnesses.

The postholder will also:

  • Develop operational research proposals.
  • Draft scientific reports and papers for publication.
  • Contribute to the creation of official guidance.
  • Teach and train at the postgraduate level and other courses.
  • Manage scientific staff and conduct their annual performance reviews.
  • Participate in UK Health Security Agency development and work groups.

The successful candidate will be expected to work independently at a senior level, exercising significant autonomy within their area of expertise.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

  • Advanced degree in Epidemiology or a related field (MSc or PhD).
  • Experience in infectious disease epidemiology, surveillance, outbreak investigation, and response.
  • Proven track record in managing scientific projects and providing epidemiological information and advice to colleagues and collaborators.
  • Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Skill in interpreting and succinctly summarizing large volumes of information from complex data sources.
  • Experience with databases, spreadsheets, statistical software, and graphics packages.
  • Excellent oral and written communication abilities.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, the UK Health Security Agency contributes significantly towards membership in the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Additional benefits include:

  • Learning and development opportunities tailored to your role.
  • A flexible working environment.
  • A culture that promotes inclusion and diversity.
  • Attractive employer contributions to pension schemes.