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Research Officer - Missing Piece Surveillance Study
The Opportunity
A new opportunity exists to work on research project to help prevent strep A skin/throat infections and Rheumatic Heart Disease. Position based in Broome, WA with possible travel to Derby.
This is a part-time role fixed term for 1 year. The ideal FTE will be 0.4 – 0.6 (2-3 working days). Hours will be dependent on the data collection schedule and travel requirements..
The Role
This role would suit a registered nurse or Aboriginal health practitioner. Coordinate and implement activities for the Missing Piece Surveillance Study, a school-based surveillance program for Strep A sore throat and skin infections. Key activities include recruiting/enrolling participants, conducting all surveillance procedures (data/sample collection), and maintaining engagement with community schools and other stakeholders. This position is based in Broome and may include travel to Derby.
Your Experience:
The successful candidate will have the following skills/qualifications:
- Manual drivers license and experience with driving in remote locations.
- Flexible working hours and ability to travel weekly.
- Knowledge of consent, ethics of conducting research involving human participants.
- Experience working in a dynamic team environment, including ability to work as part of a team based across different physical locations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated interpersonal skills and a proactive attitude to relationship building with relevant stakeholders.
- Proven project coordination and time management abilities in a research context.
- Experience working in Aboriginal health.
The successful candidate will be asked to provide a Working with Children’s Check and a satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement. Remuneration package includes access to generous salary packaging.
How to apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the job description to applications@telethonkids.org.au.
Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact: Marianne Mullane
Email: Marianne.mullane@telethonkids.org.au
Closing date: 5pm, Monday, 11 March 2019.
The Telethon Kids Institute is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for positions with the Institute to support our aim of improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families and to continue to build a culturally competent, respectful and safe place to work.
About Telethon Kids Institute
The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations with impressive facilities in Nedlands, Western Australia. It is home to more than 700 staff and postgraduate students who are dedicated to tackling the major causes of childhood disease, disability and disadvantage. Our research teams are among the world's best and we have strong affiliations with Perth Children's Hospital and all the major Western Australian universities, particularly The University of Western Australia and Curtin University.
2018 saw the Telethon Kids Institute move to brand new premises within the new children's hospital building at the QEII Campus in Nedlands. The Institute is now co-located with Perth Children's Hospital and housed in state-of-the-art premises with increased space and improved access to leading edge technology and research facilities.