Fleming Fund Project Officer - Local Position Menzies, Dili, Timor-Leste

 

Fleming Fund Project Officer - Local Position
Menzies, Dili, Timor-Leste

• Full-time and Fixed-term role
• Excellent career progression
• Excellent teamwork and environment

ABOUT MENZIES:

As one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians, and a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies School of Health Research continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

The Menzies Global and Tropical Health (GTH) Division is committed to dealing with 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 an office in Dili, Timor-Leste with around 40 Timorese and expatriate staff employed in-country, supporting the delivery of capacity-building and research projects. A number of projects are being conducted through the office under a Memorandum of Understanding between Menzies and the Ministry of Health.  

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the supervision of the Fleming Fund Project Coordinator, the Project Officer will have responsibility for coordinating logistic needs of Fleming Fund activities in Dili and the municipalities.

The position will be based in Dili, Timor-Leste with frequent travel to other municipalities.

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)
• 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, continuously improve and respond positively to feedback and supervision
• Ability to manage sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Hold or be able to obtain a National Police Clearance certificate

• Willingness to travel to the municipalities

• Understanding of and commitment to Menzies values, the principles of Equal Opportunity and contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace

 

Closing date:   9th January 2022

To apply for this position, please refer to http://careers.menzies.edu.au/  and select / click on the Fleming Fund Project Officer - Local Position Menzies, Dili, Timor-Leste role. Please ensure to attach your application letter and Curriculum Vitae with three references and responds to the selection criteria if possible. A Copy of Identity Card/ BI or Electoral Card and Copy of Good behavior certificate (kelakuan baik) before or by 9th January 2022. 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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