Data Analyst (Linked Data)

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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Research and Evaluation Division in Public Health Wales as a Data Analyst within the Evaluation Team working on the Optimising Pathways Improvement Programme (OPIP). This programme will transform obesity care across Wales through MyPath Cymru, a nationally coordinated, digitally enabled pathway designed to improve access to evidence-based weight management support, reduce health inequalities and create Wales’ first national obesity outcomes dataset.

A multifaceted evaluation is being undertaken as part of the programme, covering outcome, economic, process, implementation and equity components. Drawing on routine service data, national datasets and linked data sources, the Data Analyst will work as a core member of the evaluation team to help develop and implement the analytical approach and generate insights on clinical outcomes, service performance, equity of access, workforce impacts and cost-effectiveness across Wales.

This role sits within a supportive multidisciplinary team with a strong focus on evidence, data and evaluation. It offers an exciting opportunity to use data and analytics to support service transformation and improve population health outcomes across Wales.

We are Public Health Wales – the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Liv Kosnes Job title: Public Health Evaluation Lead Email address: Liv-Erna.Kosnes@wales.nhs.uk