Location
Scientific Campus, Colindale, London (Hybrid working model with minimum 60% on-site attendance)

Hours
Full Time, flexible working patterns available

Salary
£37,749 - £45,353 per year

About the Role
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) plays a vital role in preventing, preparing for, and responding to infectious diseases and environmental hazards to protect public health. As a Scientific Database Analyst within the AMR & HCAI Division's surveillance section, you will coordinate and develop the collation and epidemiological analysis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) surveillance datasets. Under senior scientific supervision, you will extract, collate, validate, and analyse surveillance data to monitor trends, geographic distribution, and risk factors. Your work will contribute to surveillance and policy reports as well as peer-reviewed scientific publications.

You will develop and implement standardised data collection and analysis protocols, identify and resolve data quality issues, and ensure compliance with relevant policies and standard operating procedures. The role involves managing information and intelligence systems to support public health action, undertaking complex quantitative and qualitative analyses, and communicating findings effectively to a range of stakeholders including NHS, Department of Health, and international partners.

Additional responsibilities include assisting with teaching and training activities, producing presentation materials, managing staff within the division if required, and participating in mandatory training. You will also contribute to literature reviews, research audits, and other evaluative research as needed.

Experience
- Scientific research experience, particularly in public health
- Data management, analysis, and reporting
- Interpreting and evaluating epidemiological data
- Preparing scientific reports and presentations
- Proficiency in database software and statistical/database languages such as SQL, R, STATA, and network analysis

About you
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to select appropriate solutions
- Effective communication skills to present complex epidemiological and statistical information diplomatically
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Motivated to contribute to public health surveillance and policy development
- Willingness to engage in continuous professional development and mandatory training

Qualifications
- Primary degree in a relevant science subject such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Biology, Physics, or Health Sciences
- Desirable: Experience in communicable disease epidemiology, surveillance, prevention, and project management