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The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Research Specialist, as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, will provide operational delivery of the IPC research function of the UK-PHRST alongside the UK-PHRST Senior IPC Specialist and IPC Nurse.
The post holder will develop and manage a robust research and capacity strengthening portfolio to inform and improve future outbreak responses in Low and Middle-Income Countries in alignment with UKPHRST strategic goals and implementation plan.
They will be required to develop and conduct rapid operational research in support of outbreak response, in collaboration with other members of the UKPHRST and partners. They will also coordinate planned research and capacity strengthening activities. Successful applicants will demonstrate an ability to work flexibly according to fast changing situations, while ensuring academic rigour.
The post holder will work with collaborators across UKHSA, LSHTM and other academic partners, other government departments and global research institutions to deliver UKPHRST research and provide an evidence base for effective outbreak preparedness and response. The post holder will require an understanding of IPC and generic health protection skills in addition to excellent research skills.
They will be expected to travel to LMICs to conduct research and capacity strengthening on behalf of the UK-PHRST. The post holder should anticipate spending up to 40% their time overseas. They will also spend some time in the UK on teaching, training and operational research.
Positive communication and team building skills will be essential to support team dynamics and to maintain and develop good working relations with multiple partners both in the UK and overseas.
The post holder will be employed by UKHSA with an honorary contract with LSHTM. The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with both institutions and build collaborative multidisciplinary relationships with key stakeholders across their scope of work.
About Us
At the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) our mission is to provide health security for the nation by protecting from infectious disease and external hazards. We are a trusted source of advice to government and to the public, focusing on reducing inequalities in the way different communities experience and are impacted by infectious disease, environmental hazards, and other threats to health.
Our mission is challenging, innovative and in the spotlight. We will work to ensure our people have the diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds we need to thrive, that our employees are representative of the communities we serve and feel valued and enabled to play their part in delivering our work.
Creating our working culture is an ongoing process which we are developing by listening and learning together, hearing and acting upon diverse voices and opinions to develop a common sense of identity and effective ways of working.
Location
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) operates a hybrid working model where business needs allow. ?This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce.?As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf.?Specialist or regional roles will be based at the appropriate UKHSA site. For certain roles, some additional flexibility may be possible, which will be agreed upon with the hiring manager based on?individual requirements and business needs.
The balance between home and workplace working is to be agreed with the line manager, determined primarily by business need and in line with departmental policy.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.
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