Senior Public Health Intelligence Specialist

This role will be responsible for the collation and analysis of public health data to support health improvement and the reduction of health inequalities for Barking and Dagenham residents and the post holder is required to: Have in-depth knowledge and skills in accessing and utilising a wide variety of national and local data sources. Be experience in undertaking data analysis- utilising databases, spreadsheets and a variety common of analytical tools (e.g Excel) Be comfortable in prioritising and reprioritising work, including flexibility to support colleagues with ad hoc requests. Have proven experience in translating data and intelligence into different forms for a wide variety of audience, including knowledge of key approaches (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau) Have good writing skills for different purposes and audiences. Have knowledge of the use of mapping to provide pictures of public health. Be confident in working with a variety of partners to provide advice, guidance and support on health intelligence. As part of this the postholder would be expected to: Lead on the analysis and interpretation of complex information from multiple sources e.g., trends in disease incidence, prevalence, mortality and survival, particularly with regard to socio-economic deprivation; identifying and applying methods for analysing health inequalities data (using literature and/or national policy documents) Develop and apply advanced public health knowledge, competencies and skills including epidemiology and needs assessment, statistics, critical appraisal of evidence, prioritisation, theories of change, health promotion and evaluation. Translate complex health and epidemiological data and analysis into clear and intelligible forms for a breadth of audiences, including the Health and Wellbeing Board, other council departments Place-based Partnership and partners. Work closely with the Council Insights and Innovations team, NEL Business Insights team and other key stakeholders on data and information sharing arrangements, and joint approaches to analysis and interpretation of data from disciplines other than health such as criminal justice system, housing and education. Scope a range of analytical solutions to enable description of complex population health problems; how to effectively address and monitor performance against desired outcomes and advising on appropriate indicators. Use appropriate specialist statistical and epidemiological techniques and offer innovative solutions where no precedent exists.