Job summary
- Main area
- Director of Population Research and Intelligence
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Employer
- Public Health Agency (PHA)
- Employer type
- Public (Non NHS)
- Town
- Belfast
- Salary
- Senior Executive Level 4, £113,625 - £140,655 per annum
- Closing
- 20/02/2026 16:00
Employer heading
PHA_Director of Population Research and Intelligence
Senior Executive Level 4, £113,625 - £140,655 per annum
The Public Health Agency (PHA/Agency) is the statutory body responsible for improving and protecting the health and social wellbeing of the population of Northern Ireland and for reducing health inequalities through leadership, partnership and evidence-based practice.
As a newly created position on our Executive Team, the successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to shape world class research, health intelligence and digital functions, to drive evidence led decisions and services across the Health and Social Care (HSC) system. You will lead on the design and operation of major data and information platforms, strengthen research commissioning and governance, and forge collaborative partnerships across government, academia and the wider UK Ireland public health community.
This is a pivotal moment for the Agency. We are a dynamic, forward thinking organisation, working with partners to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes at scale. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, disciplined in delivery, and inspirational in leadership, we invite you to apply and help us shape the future of public health in Northern Ireland.
For further information on a non-committal basis, you can contact Dr Joanne McClean, Director of Public Health by email to [email protected] to arrange an informal discussion.
Further details and application forms can be downloaded from the website jobs.hscni.net
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 20th February 2026 at 4pm
THE PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Applicant requirements
Any applicant that does not meet the criteria as outlined in the NHS Bursary criteria cannot be considered at all. To meet these criteria you must have been ordinarily resident which is defined as (lawful and habitual residence through choice and for a settled purpose throughout the period concerned.). If the reason you have moved to mainland UK is wholly or mainly for the purpose of full time education you are not entitled to receive NHS funded support. However, you are entitled to occupy an NHS commissioned training place and should seek funding advice from your own Local Education Authority. If the reason you have moved to mainland UK is not wholly or mainly for the purpose of full time education you may be eligible for full bursary funding. Please seek advice from the NHS Bursary Department - www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/Students.aspx
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