Global Health Technical Officer
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Tertiary qualifications in a health, development or academic related field with significant subsequent experience in a health, development or academic environment, or equivalent work experience;
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A minimum of five years’ experience working in low and middle income countries, and demonstrated understanding of international development and immunisation, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region;
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Demonstrated excellent technical cooperation skills across all aspects of immunisation programs, including technical project planning and capacity building in low and middle income countries settings;
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Demonstrated team communication skills including working as part of immunisation program technical working groups; non-technical advisory briefing documents and working with colleagues in low-middle income settings
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Advanced user of computer software packages including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe, financial software, and database systems including DHIS2.
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Ability to travel international as appropriate
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
As this is a “Category A” position, please refer to the Application Guide for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination is required for all NSW Health staff in line with the recent NSW Government Public Health (COVID-19 Vaccination of Health Care Workers) Order 2021 (including any amendments):
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Applicants are required to provide evidence of their first and second dose of a COVID-19 vaccination
If you have a medical reason and cannot be vaccinated:
A COVID-19 Vaccine Medical Contraindication form must be completed by a GP or Medical Practitioner.
An exemption to the Public Health Order requirements will only be considered if you are unable, due to a medical contraindication, to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Carol Corbett on Carol.Corbett@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 30 January 2021
