Senior Research Officer - Surveillance, Coverage, Evaluation and Social Science
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Master’s level degree or above in a health-related field and substantial relevant experience in public health research or evaluation or other area/s directly relevant to the duties of the position
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Experience in, or a thorough understanding of, the Australian health system and immunisation service provision in Australia
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Demonstrated high level ability in scientific writing and the ability to produce high quality technical reports
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Excellent organisational skills including planning, time management and attention to detail
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Excellent interpersonal communications skills, both written and verbal, and ability to work individually or within a team
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Excellent computer skills, including use of Microsoft programs and statistical programs such as SAS, SPSS, STATA, NVivo and/or other similar programs
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Understanding of the methods for systematic literature review and relevant databases (eg Medline, Cochrane Library)
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Willingness to undertake training to qualify as a supervisor of post graduate students
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.
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 living in an area of concern are required to provide evidence of their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination or have booked an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccination on or before 19 September 2021 and will need to provide confirmation of booking for second dose prior to 30th November 2021
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All other applicants are required to provide evidence of their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination by 30th September 2021 and confirmation of booking for second dose prior to 30th November 2021
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From 30th November 2021 onwards, all applicants to provide evidence of 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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Carol Corbett on Carol.Corbett@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 26/09/2021
