Epidemiology and Surveillance Research Officer
Job No:
BI201820205
Location:
Melbourne
PURPOSE
The Epidemiology and Surveillance Research Officer will play an important and active role in a newly-funded 3-year project that aims to deliver critical research expertise to strengthen surveillance and health system responsiveness by bringing together a consortium from across Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) to build capacity and develop policy options in PNG. The project will generate evidence on the implementation of rapid-response models of genomics-informed surveillance strategies for malaria and other vector-borne diseases (VBDs) as well as the feasibility, acceptability and cost implications of new policy options for health system strengthening. This position would suit a talented and highly motivated early career researcher with experience in infectious disease epidemiology and/or surveillance.
You will be responsible for liaising and engaging with relevant consortium partners and others to ensure technical oversight project activities and information flow that can support all of the project aims. As such, a level of individual autonomy will be granted to the position. Key technical oversight is also necessary and will be provided by the research investigators on the project.
This position necessitates management of multiple ongoing working relationships, primarily facilitating close partnership with consortium partners and regular interaction with all representatives will be crucial to executing the position’s key responsibilities. Consistent collaboration with representatives from numerous technical and project partners and effective communication with the technical team and various other project teams will be essential.
This position requires regular travel to PNG.
CRITERIA
The successful applicant will have:
- Recognised Postgraduate qualification (Masters or PhD) relevant to the field of epidemiological research and/or public health
- Demonstrated experience in collecting, analysing and interpreting a range of quantitative data
- Experience in the analysis and interpretation of complex and/or large data sets, including linked administrative health data
- Proficiency in one or more statistical packages
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills
- Experience in undertaking research in a cross-cultural context
- Robust track record of publishing and presenting research results, relative to opportunity
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of a team
- Demonstrated interest in public health research in a development context
- Demonstrated ability to act with sound judgement, sensitivity, and flexibility, and to exercise initiative in adapting preferred approaches when and where required
- Willingness and ability to spend extended periods of time living and working in an international development setting
- Demonstrated experience in malaria and malaria surveillance activities (preferable)
Benefit from ongoing support, a monthly accrued day off and attractive salary packaging working for this leading not-for-profit organisation. Remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience.
Burnet Institute is committed to providing our people with a supportive working environment. We value diversity and gender equity at the institute and provide flexible working arrangements for our staff. Burnet is participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Pilot of the Athena SWAN Charter in Australia.
APPLICATIONS
To apply for this position, please complete the details below and attach the following documents:
- Statement addressing the selection criteria (as outlined above and in the attached position description)
- Resume including the names and contact details of three referees
Applications close 30th September 2018 at 11:59pm AEST (GMT+11)
As part of our commitment to gender equity, we have included a question in the application process on gender. This will allow us to monitor and report on gender in relation to our recruitment process. This field is not compulsory.
Burnet is a child safe organisation. The successful applicant will be required to apply for a Working with Children check and/or criminal record check from the Australian Federal Police.