Research Pharmacist / Research Nurse, Local Position, Dili, Timor-Leste

Research Pharmacist / Research Nurse, Local Position, Dili, Timor-Leste

  • Post Date:February 5, 2025
  • Apply Before: February 18, 2025
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  • Salary (Monthly) Negotiable
    Career Level Mid Level
    Experience 2 Years
  • Job Function Healthcare Services
    Qualification Bachelor Degree
    Languages English, Tetun
Job Description

Research Pharmacist / Research Nurse,

Local Position, Dili, Timor-Leste

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.

 SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

This position will support Menzies’ work focusing on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Timor-Leste. Specific project details are included in the statement of duties.

The Research Pharmacist/ Research Nurse will be supervised by the AMS pharmacist

The role will primarily focus on the Centre for Antimicrobial Optimization Network (CAMO-Net), which is a Welcome Trust funded, multidisciplinary, global collaboration of well-establish research institutions who are working together to address AMR. The Research Pharmacist/ Research Nurse will be responsible for supporting activities focused on advancing Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) and optimizing the use of antimicrobial agents. In particular a study on the use of Aminoglycoside and Glycopeptides agents.

The Research Pharmacist/ Research Nurse will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the study in close collaboration with the AMS team, National Hospital (HNGV) and 5 referral hospitals.

 SELECTION CRITERIA:

1 Qualifications: Qualifications in Pharmacy or Nursing and at least two years’ experience in the relevant field
2 Essential Criteria:

 

 

 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Tetun, including presenting at meetings.
  • Interest in the use of antimicrobials to treat drug-resistant infections
  • Desire to improve clinical practice and antimicrobial stewardship
  • Willingness to work in many different settings, including district hospitals
  • Capacity to work in research role alongside clinical teams.
  • Sensitive to priorities of clinical teams and can build good working relationships with new people.
  • Capacity to work independently without direct supervision under broad direction and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated initiative, good judgement, strong problem- solving skills, strong work ethic and flexibility with work tasks.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess and establish priorities, manage competing deadlines against expected timeframes, while maintaining accuracy and quality.
  • Curiosity about the world and desire to learn new things, continuously improve and respond positively to feedback and supervision.
  • Hold or be able to obtain a National Police Clearance certificate.
  • Understanding of and commitment to Menzies values, the principles of Equal Opportunity and contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace.

Please see a full list of Primary Responsibilities and Statement of Duties of Health Resource and Partnership Officer 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 Research Pharmacist / Research Nurse, Local Position, Dili, Timor-Leste role.

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)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date:  18th February 2025

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. Government employees recommended to seek support from immediate supervisor.