Do you have experience in research based roles? Are you proud of your attention to detail and work ethic? In this role, you will provide efficient and effective administrative and research support to the team. Read on to find out more about this exciting opportunity. Your Duties: Support the research and information activities of the Health Intelligence Unit, PHA. Topic areas span the breadth of work undertaken by the unit, including (but not limited to) mental health and suicide prevention, sexual health, minority groups, child health, population health. Working on specific projects in the Health Intelligence Unit, PHA supporting the topic areas of mental wellbeing and suicide prevention or alcohol/drugs, and the evaluation of public health interventions. Assisting with research design, fieldwork, data analyses and report writing. Assisting in the commissioning and management of external research projects. Conducting in-house research and evaluation. Providing professional advice and support to the Public Health Agency for Northern Ireland (PHA). To assist in commissioning and managing external research and evaluation and to conduct in-house research and evaluation. To provide advice to PHA staff and others, where appropriate, on current research and evaluation and information sources. Your Profile: Possess a university degree (social science, public health, health or related) with a significant research component, or an equivalent research related qualification. AND Have at least two year's experience of working as a research assistant/information officer in a health and/or social research environment whether in the voluntary, statutory, academic or private sectors. OR Have at least five year's experience of working as a research assistant/information office in a health and/or social research environment whether in the voluntary, statutory, academic or private sectors. AND Have experience of quantitative research methods and practice including design, implementation, analysis and dissemination of findings. Assignment Details: £18.10 per hour. Linum Chambers, Bedford Street, Belfast. Full-time, temporary (6 Month Contract). 9:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week. If this role isnt for you, Kennedy Recruitment has a broad range of career opportunities to choose from. Get in touch via to find out more. Kennedy Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and adheres to all current employment legislation. Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted. Skills: Research Research and Information Gathering Report Writing Field-work Data Analysis Benefits: Pension