Epidemiologist - Pathogen Genomics
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Appropriate post graduate qualifications in public health or epidemiology or equivalent and/or relevant experience and record of achievement advising, monitoring and reporting on communicable diseases
- Extensive experience in public health, including demonstrated expert knowledge of communicable disease surveillance, prevention and control
- High-level technical expertise in epidemiological methods and demonstrated experience in the application of these methods to public health practice
- Highly computer literate including demonstrated knowledge of data collection and analytical software, such as SAS, EPIINFO and Access or similar
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyse data, including laboratory notification data, using appropriate statistical methods, and prepare high quality epidemiological reports
- High level consultation and negotiation skills, in order to effectively manage and influence interactions with key internal and external partners
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience in scientific writing for publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Ability and willingness to participate in a seven day rotating roster.
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For role related queries or questions contact Talal Souhani on Talal.Souhani@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2020_017 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Diseases. All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
