Project Coordinator (RECSI), Local Position, Dili, Timor-Leste

Project Coordinator (RECSI), Local Position, Dili, Timor-Leste

  • Post Date:November 19, 2024
  • Apply Before: November 24, 2024
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  • Salary (Monthly) Negotiable
    Career Level Senior Level
    Experience 4 Years
  • Job Function Healthcare Services, Health and Social Care
    Qualification Bachelor Degree
    Languages English, Tetun
Job Description

ABOUT MENZIES:

As one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies School of Health Research continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

ABOUT RECSI

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has funded the Regional Emergency and Critical Care Systems Strengthening Initiative (RECSI) under its Regional Health Partnerships (RHP) scheme, commencing from July 2024. RECSI aims to build on the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in relation to the need for local critical care capacity, and the value of resilient emergency care systems in detecting and responding to health emergencies. RECSI will also act as a mechanism for embedding the World Health Organization’s emergency care systems framework across the region.

RECSI will be delivered through a consortium of organizations including Alfred Health, Monash University, the Australian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM), the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS), the National Critical Care and Trauma Centre (NCCTRC), the Pacific Community (SPC), St Johns Ambulance Papua New Guinea (SJA PNG), and Menzies School of Health Research.

 SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

The Project Coordinator – Timor-Leste, is responsible for coordinating and providing logistical and operational support to RECSI program activities in Timor-Leste according to project timelines, budgets, and funding requirements.

The Program Coordinator will report to Menzies, and work in close collaboration with the Clinical Leads – Emergency and Critical Care in Timor-Leste, the RECSI Program Manager and Discipline Coordinators for support to, and delivery of activities in Timor-Leste. The coordinator will also contribute to the Timor-Leste working group within the RECSI governance structure.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

1 Qualifications: ·       Tertiary degree in health science, nursing, midwifery, medicine or other health related field

·       Workplace based specialty training certificates or post-graduate qualifications in relevant health, project management fields.
2 Essential Criteria:

 

 

 

 ·       Experience working for Timor-Leste based in local or international health organisations

·       Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Suite and ability to learn new software programs

·       Experience in stakeholder and project management including emails, data collection, report writing, project planning, preparing and executing budgets

·       Strong stakeholder relationships within TL health sector and Ministry of Health

·       Strong verbal and written communication skills

·       Ability to work collaboratively and prioritise and coordinate multiple activities

·       High level of written and spoken English
3 Desirable Criteria: ·       Exposure to, or experience in, Timor-Leste critical or emergency care contexts

·       Prior project management experience

·       Experience in mainstreaming GEDSI considerations into program design, operations and reporting.

 

Please download and see a full list of Primary Responsibilities in the position description below.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please refer to http://careers.menzies.edu.au/ and select / click on the Project Coordinator (RECSI), Local Position, Dili, Timor-Leste role.

Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application.

Applicants are required to provide the following support documents:

  • Updated Resume/CV with three references
  • Cover Letter
  • A statement addressing the selection criteria
  • Copy of Electoral/BI card
  • Copy of Good behavior certificate (kelakuan baik)
  • Any other relevant supporting documentation.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Closing date:  24th November 2024

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact:

Antonio Fernandes

HR Officer

Email: antonio.fernandes@menzies.edu.au

 Menzies Timor-Leste is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace and gender equality.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Government employees recommended to seek support from immediate supervisor/director.

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