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Medical Entomologist from the Company
UK Health Security Agency, this latest
Medical Entomologist job vacancy is located in the city
Salisbury SP located in the country
United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate
GCSE . Job Vacancies in this
Medical field have been opened and published up to the specified time.
Job Responsibility:
UKHSA has established the Centre for Climate and Health Security (the ‘CCHS') to provide scientific advice and support to local, national and international partners to ensure that the impacts of climate change on public health are considered and embedded in system design. Possessing multi-disciplinary teams, scientific infrastructure, and a broad network of partners, UKHSA will speak with an authoritative voice that will aid the design of local, national and international policies, as well as the organisations responsible for delivering them. The Medical Entomology & Zoonoses Ecology (MEZE) group assess, prepare, and respond to current and emerging vector-borne disease threats in the UK.
The team: provide entomological expertise on vector issues through research and surveillance activities, primarily on ticks and mosquitoes work internationally on vectors and vector-borne diseases to deliver European funded projects and to support the development and delivery of surveillance systems in the UK Overseas Territories Research and surveillance activities are translated into expert advice for UKHSA, the Department of Health and related sister agencies and departments, contributing to policy, contingency planning, and public health preparedness on vector-borne diseases. The post holder will work to actively support and contribute to the delivery of a wide range of projects through literature reviews, ecological field/laboratory-based research and surveillance activities and contribution to peer-reviewed publications, as required by UKHSA and externally funded projects. The main duties of the job holder are related to vector surveillance and research activities in the UK. The post involves data collection, analysis and interpretation, the writing of scientific reports and publications. We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
Duties include (but are not limited to): Support the delivery of complex scientific studies of high quality to contribute to core funded research and national vector surveillance activities as well as externally funded contract work. Investigate specialist worldwide epidemiological and infectious disease literature on emerging and re-emerging vector-borne diseases, through horizon scanning activities, extracting, evaluating and summarising key scientific publications. Essential criteria Degree in relevant subject, e.g. biological sciences, biology, microbiology, ecology and conservation, zoology etc or equivalent experience such as working as a field biologist, ecologist, molecular biologist, entomologist etc. Knowledge of medical entomology and vector-borne diseases. Knowledge and experience of conducting robust and/or systematic literature reviews, including use of relevant databases and references management software. Knowledge and practical experience of using ecological field-based techniques for research and/or surveillance. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to produce scientific reports and presentations. Ability to work as part of a team, and independently, to deliver shared goals. Use organisational, time management and prioritisation skills to deliver agreed project goals/milestones within agreed timescales. Ability to focus on allocated tasks, producing accurate and consistent work with excellent attention to detail. Experience in working within an environment where sudden unexpected demands require flexibility and re-prioritisation of work Selection Process Details This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your Qualifications, knowledge and experience and/or skills and capabilities outlined in the essential criteria.
Stage 1: Application & Sift You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the above listed essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: CV/ Application form ( ‘ Employer/ Activity history' section on the application) 1500 word Statement of Suitability. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge , provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. The CV /Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment Please do not exceed 1500 words . We will not consider any words over and above this number. Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
Stage 2: Interview You will be invited to a (single) remote interview. Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview. Interviews dates to be confirmed. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard.
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Closed Date : 2024-12-08