Job Advert
About the Job
Does data fascinate you? Have you ever thought of doing something that has a real impact on the lives of people? If the answer is yes, then this role is for you!
We have amazing opportunities to join our growing organisation. We use data to tackle Scotland’s public health challenges to co-create a Scotland where everybody thrives. As one of our Information Analysts, you will be involved in many activities including:
- Analyse and interpret complex data
- Use powerful analytics tools to provide insight that supports better decision making
- Present complex data effectively through data visualisation techniques
- Communicate insights in a customer focussed environment
- Compile and present important statistics to a wide audience, including NHS Boards, Scottish Government, other partner organisations, and the general public
To find out more about our life, culture and benefits of working in PHS as an Information Analyst please view our Analyst Recruitment Video - www.vimeo.com/553283949/1f157d2da6
About Public Health Scotland
We are Scotland’s lead national agency for improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of all of Scotland’s people.
Public Health Scotland encourages applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the population of Scotland that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued. Public Health Scotland is an equal opportunities employer who guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
Our vision is for a Scotland where everybody thrives. Focusing on prevention and early intervention, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy and reduce premature mortality by responding to the wider determinants that impact on people’s health and wellbeing. To do this, we use data, intelligence and a place-based approach to lead and deliver Scotland’s public health priorities.
We are jointly sponsored by COSLA and the Scottish Government and collaborate across the public and third sectors. We provide advice and support to local government and authorities in a professionally independent manner.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do
For more information visit: Careers at Public Health Scotland - www.publichealthscotland.scot/our-organisation/careers-at-public-health-scotland/
Location and Working Pattern
Edinburgh/Glasgow - Hybrid working.
Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours (part-time hours may be considered).
During times of public health emergency, or other urgent business need, you may be required on a temporary basis to work your normal contracted working hours over 7 days including weekends, in order to meet the needs of the service.
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with PHS.
Our Benefits
Our person-centred benefits package includes pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days plus 8 public holidays and a comprehensive range of work life balance policies, including flexible working hours. Staff also have access to personal development opportunities, occupational health services and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
Further Information
For further information on the post, please email phs.analystrecruitment@phs.scot
Further information on PHS is available from: www.publichealthscotland.scot
Closing date for completed applications is 19th January 2023
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
Public Health Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.