Senior Medical Scientist (Microbiology), Local Position, Dili, Timor-Leste

Senior Medical Scientist (Microbiology), 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 5 Years
  • Job Function Healthcare Services, Health and Social Care
    Qualification Bachelor Degree
    Languages English, Tetun, Portuguese, Indonesian
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.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

This role is pivotal to delivering outcomes of The Fleming Fund Country Grant. It has dual focus at national and municipality level, with activities in partnership with Laboratorio Nacional da Saude (LNS), Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares (HNGV), Surveillance department at Ministry of Health (MOH), the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) and National Directorate of Veterinary (NDV) at Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Foresty (MALFF). As well as expanding activities to municipalities, through strengthening the microbiology service in the municipal referral hospitals. Through a One Health approach, the Fleming Fund Country Grant is supporting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial usage (AMU) surveillance in animal health, and AMR in the environment.

The project aims are health system and laboratory strengthening, and involve mentoring, working alongside, and building the capacity of staff within the clinical, surveillance and laboratory areas.

This position will support Menzies work at LNS and the referral hospitals in Timor-Leste. Specific project details are included in the statement of duties. The Senior Medical Scientist; Microbiology will be supervised by Senior Laboratory Technical Advisor. The Scientist will provide overall support and coordination for activity implementation at LNS and referral hospitals under the Fleming Fund Country Grant. The Scientist will work alongside LNS and referral hospital laboratory scientists in projects aimed at strengthening diagnosis and surveillance of infectious diseases in Timor-Leste. The Scientist will contribute to data collection, addressing quality control issues, assist with the development and implementation of guidelines and protocols, and support training for laboratory scientists within LNS and referral hospitals across Timor-Leste. Contribute to regular donor and other relevant stakeholders reporting requirements including data extraction, as well as narrative.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

1 Qualifications: Relevant tertiary qualification in medical laboratory science or related field.
2 Essential Criteria: a)     Demonstrated experience in diagnostic microbiology.

b)     Demonstrated leadership experience.

c)     Demonstrated experience in teaching, training and/or mentoring other laboratory scientists.

d)     Demonstrated capacity to work independently without direct supervision under broad direction, and as part of a team.

e)     Demonstrated initiative, good judgement, strong problem-solving skills, strong work ethic and flexibility with work tasks.

f)      Demonstrated ability to assess and establish priorities, manage competing deadlines against expected timeframes, while maintaining accuracy and quality.

g)     Ability to manage sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.

h)     Demonstrated experience and competency with a range of computer software including Microsoft Office and a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

i)      Ability to build relationships within an organisation and collaborative external partnerships. Well-developed capacity to consult, collaborate and negotiate effectively with people from diverse cultures and a wide range of stakeholders.

j)      Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

k)     Willingness to learn, continuously improve and respond positively to feedback and supervision.
3 Desirable Criteria: a)     Demonstrated    experience    in interpreting         and               implementing EUCAST/CLSI guidelines.

b)     Working knowledge of Tetum, Bahasa Indonesia, Spanish or Portuguese, highly desired.

c)     Experience liaising with Government stakeholders in a laboratory environment.

d)     Experience in AMR surveillance of environmental samples.

e)     Experience in managing direct reports to foster a collaborative team environment.

Please see a full list of Primary Responsibilities and Statement of Duties of Senior Medical Scientist 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 Senior Medical Scientist (Microbiology), 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:  24th November 2024

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.

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