| Descriptive analysis of health data to support outbreak detection and response, and intervention-based research | Analyse health data using basic principles of descriptive epidemiology (eg, clinical, time, place, person) Calculate rates and descriptive statistics Create tables, graphs, maps Identify trends, patterns and unusual deviations
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| Monitor and assess local surveillance data | Describe the role of indicator and event-based surveillance in public health practice Describe the key characteristics of surveillance: purpose, list of diseases included, flow, case definitions, timeliness requirements and so on Describe how to screen, detect and verify events of public health importance Evaluate a surveillance system
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| Investigate disease outbreaks | |
| Conduct field research leading to a practical intervention that is implemented, monitored and evaluated | Conduct an applied research project that collects data or utilises existing data to identify gaps or barriers to the delivery of a health programme or service Design and implement an evidence-based intervention to improve health programme delivery
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| Communicate effectively with colleagues and community | Prepare and deliver an oral presentation for health facility management and staff, and for NDOH senior management Prepare abstracts, manuscripts or presentations for scientific audiences (eg, conferences, peer-reviewed publications)
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