SCHN-Research Fellow - Immunisation Policy Support & Guideline Development
Selection Criteria:
- 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.
- Excellent organisational skills including planning, and attention to detail, and with demonstrated experience in project coordination and management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated ability to produce high quality scientific writing of various types including technical reports and/or practice guidelines.
- Demonstrated understanding of the methods and process of systematic scientific literature review and critical appraisal; meta-analysis; analysis of epidemiological datasets and preparing epidemiological reviews; health technology assessment; public health research; policy support; clinical guideline development; and with demonstrated direct experience of independent work at a senior level in at least one of these areas in the context of immunisation and/or control of communicable diseases
- Demonstrated familiarity with the biomedical literature, relevant bibliographic databases (e.g. Medline, Cochrane Library), and frameworks for evidence-informed development of clinical practice guidelines and/or population health policies (e.g. GRADE); with direct experience in developing
- Demonstrated through experience working in or understanding of the Australian health care system or population/public health services.
- Experience in basic analysis of epidemiologic data and advance 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:27/06/2021
