Staff Specialist - Immunisation (eCredential)
- MBBS or equivalent, and specialist qualifications in public health, infectious diseases or similar (eg FAFPHM, FRACP or equivalent), and currently registered or eligible for general and specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated familiarity with the biomedical literature, relevant bibliographic databases (eg Medline, Cochrane Library), familiarity of methods of systematic literature review and framework for evidence-informed development of clinical practice guidelines health intervensions or population health policies (e.g. GRADE), and skills in the use of relevant computer packages including Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) and EndNote (or equivalent).
- Demonstrated understanding of public health, especially issues relevant to immunisation policy and practice at local, state, national and global level.
- Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and demonstrated ability to teach, and willingness to participate in the teaching and training of staff, professional trainees and students.
- Experience in a leadership role in a multidisciplinary team environment in a public health setting or public clinical service.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including scientific writing skills, and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals, external experts and government staff.
- Understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to prepare research proposals and undertake research and have demonstrated knowledge or experience in analysis or interpretation of epidemiological data.
- Experience or extensive knowledge of vaccine preventable diseases and vaccines, public health practice, and the Australian health care system and services.
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.
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):
- Applicants are required to provide evidence of their first dose of a COVID-19 and/or confirmation of booking for second dose prior to 30th November 2021
- 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.
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.
The preferred applicant may be considered for the award of a conjoint academic title (levels A to D) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney at a level commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience. The award of the academic title will also confer membership upon the appointee of the University Department of Paediatrics and Child Health. The academic title will be held for the duration of The Children's Hospital at Westmead appointment. No remuneration is attached to the University appointment. The appointee will be responsible to the University for academic matters and to The Children's Hospital at Westmead for clinical matters.
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For role related queries or questions contact Carol Corbett on Carol.Corbett@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 30 January 2022
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Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the 'fit2work badge' offered as an option in eCredential. Please do not apply or pay for a fit2work badge when applying for this position.
For assistance with eCredential please email SCHN-SMO@health.nsw.gov.au
