Serosurvey Project Officer - Local Positions Menzies, Dili, Timor-Leste
ABOUT MENZIES:
Menzies School of Health Research is one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes dedicated to improving Indigenous, global and tropical health. Menzies has a history of over 30 years of scientific discovery and public health achievement, joining with partners across the Asia-Pacific as well as Indigenous communities across northern and central Australia.
THE PROJECTS:
The Menzies Global and Tropical Health (GTH) Division is committed to tackling key areas of public health concern that impact on the health and wellbeing of people and communities across northern Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. With a focus on translational research we shape our research program through close collaboration with a diverse range of healthcare providers, policy makers and researchers, to target priority health issues. Our aim is to find meaningful and relevant ways to improve the health of people in our region.
Menzies has recently opened an office in Dili, Timor-Leste. The Timor-Leste office manages three main projects, STRONG TL, the Fleming Fund Country Grant for Timor-Leste, and the ARIA-RISE serosurvey project. Other smaller projects and partnerships also run concurrently.
The ARIA-RISE serosurvey project is an investigation into the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 and other vaccine-preventable diseases in Timor-Leste. It will investigate prevalence and immunity in the population of Timor-Leste, and among specific at-risk groups, with at least three separate research studies planned in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the National Health Laboratory. Data from these studies will directly inform surveillance and disease control strategies, including vaccination programs.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the supervision of the Serosurvey Project Coordinator, the Project Officers will have responsibility for the day-to-day coordination and implementation of research studies that are part of the ARIA-RISE serosurvey project. These include: the case and close contact study, the healthcare worker study and the community-wide seroprevalence study.
The position will be based in Dili, Timor-Leste with frequent travel to other municipalities for fieldwork.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Essential:
- Experience working in project administration, preferably in the health sector
- Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel etc)
- Understanding of basic principles of health research
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and demonstrated flexibility with work tasks
- Fluent in Tetum, with moderate English language ability
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Effective organisation skills, time management and flexibility with work tasks
- Strong communication skills
- Willingness to learn
- Hold or be able to obtain a National Police Clearance certificate
- Willingness to travel to municipalities for ARIA-RISE research projects as required
- Understanding of and commitment to Menzies values, the principles of Equal Opportunity and contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace
Desirable:
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of serosurveillance and the importance of vaccine-preventable disease epidemiology
- Experience in health research
Closing date: 4th July 2021
To apply for this position, please refer to http://careers.menzies.edu.au/ and select / click on the Serosourvey Project Officer – Local Position, Menzies, Dili, Timor-Leste role. Please ensure to attach your application letter and Curriculum Vitae with three references, Copy of Identity Card/ BI or Electoral Card and Copy of Good behavior certificate (kelakuan baik) before or by the 4th July 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
Menzies Timor-Leste is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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