-----Original Message----- From: David Meechan [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Two exciting opportunities to join the new East Midlands Public Health Observatory team working to develop the use of health information to improve population health and reduce inequalities in the East Midlands. The following advert will appear in tomorrow's Health Service Journal EAST MIDLANDS PUBLIC HEALTH OBSERVATORY Senior Public Health Analyst (ref 09/03) c£32,000 pa, depending on qualifications and experience Health Information Specialist (ref 10/03) c£30,000 pa, depending on qualifications and experience Located near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire from April 2003, the East Midlands Public Health Observatory (EMPHO) is one of nine regional observatories linked together to form a national network of knowledge, information and surveillance in public health. We are looking to appoint a senior public health analyst to provide public health information and analysis support to the North Nottinghamshire PCTs and to actively contribute to the development and delivery of the EMPHO work programme. Educated to degree level, you will have a good knowledge of sources of public health information and have extensive experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting health related data. You will also be a skilled computer user and have excellent analytical and communication skills. We are also looking to appoint an experienced health information specialist to lead on the development and management of EMPHO's databases and analytical and GIS tools. A graduate with extensive experience in health related data management, you will be an expert user of database and analytical tools and will have a strong commitment to team working and achieving results. Successful candidates will be expected to network with colleagues within and beyond the East Midlands with a view to sharing knowledge and skills and improving the effectiveness of EMPHO. For an informal discussion, please contact David Meechan, EMPHO Director, on 0114 2220802. For an application pack please contact Lynne Chatterton on 0114 2220834. Closing date 25 April 2003 David Meechan, Director, East Midlands Public Health Observatory ScHARR University of Sheffield Regent Court 30 Regent Street Sheffield S1 4DA Tel:0114 2220802 e-mail:[log in to unmask] www.empho.org.uk