ERGO Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement Officer

We are looking for an experienced Public and Patient Involvement and
Engagement (PPIE) Officer to join the Epidemic Diseases Clinical Research
Group Oxford (ERGO) at the Pandemic Sciences Institute. This is an exciting
opportunity to play a central role in shaping and delivering innovative public
and patient engagement strategies across a high-profile, international
research programme that addresses some of the most urgent threats in epidemic
and pandemic preparedness.





You will be responsible for leading and managing day to day PPIE activities
within ERGO, ensuring that all initiatives are delivered on time and to a high
standard. You will provide support for the ISARIC PPIE network activities and
the development of ISARIC PPIE fellowships. Your role will also involve
providing strategic PPIE advice, overseeing engagement activities throughout
all research stages and collaborating with external partners to co-develop
study protocols and amendments based on PPIE feedback. Additionally, you will
contribute to the group’s long-term strategy, support funding applications,
and build and maintain strong working relationships with both academic and
community-based partners in the UK and internationally.





It is essential that you are educated to degree level in a biomedical, health
social sciences, or communications-related discipline and have experience
working in PPIE within health research or a scientific organisation. You
should bring a strong understanding of biomedical, clinical or health related
research, excellent written and verbal communication skills and the confidence
to work effectively with patients, the public, researchers and other
stakeholders. You must also be highly organised, capable of working
independently with minimal supervision, and proficient in the use of Microsoft
Office applications. Flexibility to work irregular hours when needed, and a
willingness to travel both nationally and internationally, are also essential.





A postgraduate qualification in Science Communication, Public Engagement,
Health Sciences, Social Sciences or a related discipline would be
advantageous, as would a demonstrable track record in developing and
delivering comprehensive PPIE programmes. Experience working in low-resource
or global health contexts is also desirable.





Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to
upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain
how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of
your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and
supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later
date.





This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 24 months and
is funded by the NIHR, Wellcome and Moh Family Foundation. Please note that
shortlisted candidates will be invited to the interview on 23 May 2025.





Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday 28 April 2025 will be
considered. Please quote **178989** on all correspondence.