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SGSSS Internships

R24-10

Internship host: Scottish Government
Internship reference: R24-10
Part time or Full time: 3 months full-time or 6 months part-time
Location: Edinburgh

Project Title

Improving Health Services by Understanding the Drivers of Performance

Project Details

Policy makers use data on health services to make evidence-based decisions on how to improve performance. The drivers of performance can often be complex and require detailed analysis of the data available. 
 
This project will use existing data sources, that are available internally and through published statistics, to explore the factors driving performance. 
 
This project will look at variation in how services are performing, variables that help explain that variation, and make concrete recommendations to policy makers to help improve performance. 

Policy Context

Skills Required

• Ability to write and communicate concisely
• Engagement and impact
• Skills in working with others
  • Communication and writing skills
  • Engagement and impact
  • Skills in working with others

Skills to be Developed

• New analytical tools and products
• Presentation to policymakers
• Report for internal audience

Placement Impacts

• Improving performance and delivery
• Strategy development
• Work to inform policy development

Timing and Working Hours

3 months full-time, 6 months part-time
Hybrid

Challenge-Led Pathways aligned to this placement

• Health, Wellbeing and Communities

Challenge-led pathways give students the opportunity to develop capacity for interdisciplinary connections within the social sciences and beyond. More information on challenge-led pathways can be found here.

About the Host

Directorate General: Health and Social Care
Directorate: Performance and Delivery
Division/Team: Data and Analysis

Contact for Queries

Pool Applications

All applicants applying for placements with Scottish Government are encouraged to apply for the pool. For more information about the pool, please click here.

How to Apply

To apply for this internship create an account on SGSSS Apply and start a new Internships application, making sure to note the reference number R24-10 when selecting your choices. The deadline for applications is Monday 15 June 4pm. Please contact team@sgsss.ac.uk if you require this information in another format.
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