Surveillance Scientist

Location
Job-type Temporary
Salary Competitive
Reference J337253
Date Published over 3 years ago
Surveillance Scientist - Temporary - Limerick

At TTM Healthcare we are proud to have partnered the Public Health Department in Limerick. An opportunity exists for a full time Surveillance Scientist with an expected contract duration of 6 months.

The purpose of this post is to support the delivery of health protection functions, the post holder will be responsible for the management, development and implementation of surveillance systems and the analysis, interpretation and presentation of data for public health action. The post holder will also contribute to research and training.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide analytical support to the Director and to working groups as required.
• Manage and supervise support staff and trainees.
• Implement agreed health and safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in mandatory training programmes.
• Participate in the provision of appropriate statistical and management information.


THE REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for the role, you will need to:

1.Hold a third level qualification at QQI* Level 8 or equivalent in one of the following:
(a)Microbiology and/or Infectious Disease
(b)Biological Science
(c)Biomedical Science
(d)Public Health
(e)Epidemiology

and
2.Hold a post-graduate QQI* level 9 qualification, or higher, in one of the above (a-e) or relevant subject

and

3.Have at least four years' work experience in areas of microbiology/infectious disease, biological/biomedical science, public health, epidemiology or a relevant field.


THE DETAILS:

Location:Limerick
Job-Type:Temporary
Salary:€50000 - €68000 per annum

THE CONTACT:

Silvia Walsh at 065 686 9300 Ext 223.


TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.