The Opportunity
A new opportunity exists to work on research project to help prevent strep A skin/throat infections and Rheumatic Heart Disease. Position based in Broome, WA with possible travel to Derby.
This is a part-time role fixed term for 1 year. The ideal FTE will be 0.4 – 0.6 (2-3 working days). Hours will be dependent on the data collection schedule and travel requirements..
The Role
This role would suit a registered nurse or Aboriginal health practitioner. Coordinate and implement activities for the Missing Piece Surveillance Study, a school-based surveillance program for Strep A sore throat and skin infections. Key activities include recruiting/enrolling participants, conducting all surveillance procedures (data/sample collection), and maintaining engagement with community schools and other stakeholders. This position is based in Broome and may include travel to Derby.
Your Experience:
The successful candidate will have the following skills/qualifications:
- Manual drivers license and experience with driving in remote locations.
- Flexible working hours and ability to travel weekly.
- Knowledge of consent, ethics of conducting research involving human participants.
- Experience working in a dynamic team environment, including ability to work as part of a team based across different physical locations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated interpersonal skills and a proactive attitude to relationship building with relevant stakeholders.
- Proven project coordination and time management abilities in a research context.
- Experience working in Aboriginal health.
The successful candidate will be asked to provide a Working with Children’s Check and a satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement. Remuneration package includes access to generous salary packaging.
How to apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the job description to applications@telethonkids.org.au.
Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact: Marianne Mullane
Email: Marianne.mullane@telethonkids.org.au
Closing date: 5pm, Monday, 11 March 2019.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for positions with the Institute to support our aim of improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families and to continue to build a culturally competent, respectful and safe place to work.