Research Officer - Immunisation Policy Support and Guideline Development
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Tertiary qualifications in nursing, medicine, pharmacy, medical science or related health disciplines, with post-graduate qualification in public health including epidemiology, or equivalent qualifications and/or demonstrated experience.
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Excellent organisational skills, including planning and attention to detail.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated ability to produce high quality scientific writing of various types including technical reports and evidence-informed development of clinical practice guidelines, health interventions or population health policies.
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Demonstrated understanding or experience in methods and process of systematic scientific literature review and critical appraisal, epidemiology, and public health research.
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Demonstrated familiarity with the biomedical literature and relevant bibliographic databases (eg. Medline, Cochrane Library) and evidence-informed development of clinical practice guidelines, health interventions or population health policies
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Demonstrated experience working in or understanding of the Australian health care system or population/public health services, including those related to immunisation.
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Experience in basic analysis of epidemiologic data and in the use of relevant computer packages including Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) and EndNote (or equivalent).
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Carol Corbett on Carol.Corbett@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 06/12/2020
