Policy Research Unit Coordinator

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div>Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health) is home to world-renowned population health research groups and provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) is an internationally recognised, multi-disciplinary research unit based within the Nuffield Department of Population Health (NDPH) at the University of Oxford, Old Road Campus in Headington, Oxford. The unit undertakes research about pregnancy, childbirth and newborn babies.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This is an exciting opportunity for a research programme coordinator to develop their experience and skills in this new role. You will be responsible for day to day research support for the Policy Research Unit in Maternal and Neonatal Health and Care and its Public Involvement and Engagement Network. You will be part of the core PRU-MNHC team and the PPIE Task Group and will build strong relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders. You will also provide similar research support for a new research programme (OPTIM-I) which is aiming to improve the way that interpreters are used in NHS maternity services.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>To be considered, you will have proven administration and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain clear and accurate records skills.</div><br> <div>You will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a high level of accuracy and strong IT skills, with experience and competence in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The position is part time (60% -80% full time equivalent) and fixed term for two years in the first instance. The closing date for applications is noon 25 March 2025.&#160;</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a CV and a cover letter as part of your online application. The cover letter should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.</div> </div>