Research Nurse Officer

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Research Nurse Officer

  • Data Publika:July 1, 2026
  • Haree Ona 35
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  • Salary (Monthly) Negotiable
    Career Level Mid Level
    Experience 2 Years
  • Job Function Healthcare Services
    Qualification Bachelor Degree
    Languages Tetun
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Research Nurse Officer

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:
The Opportunistic Pneumococcal Immunisation Trial in Malnutrition (OPTIMAL) is a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) in children recovering from severe acute malnutrition. The project is funded by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
Based in Dili, the Research Nurse Officer will support implementation of the OPTIMAL Study, with primary responsibility for unblinded study activities. This includes participant randomisation, vaccine preparation and handling, maintenance of unblinded records, vaccine accountability, and ensuring strict separation of blinded and unblinded study procedures in accordance with the protocol and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The role will also provide administrative, operational and logistical support to the Senior Project Coordinator, including assistance with study documentation, stock and inventory management, procurement tracking, data entry, meeting coordination, report preparation and field activity preparation.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following responsibilities are not exhaustive and may include other duties reasonably directed by the Senior Project Coordinator, Investigators, Project Leads or Country Manager:
Unblinded study responsibilities
  1. Undertake unblinded study procedures in accordance with the approved protocol, pharmacy manual procedures and study SOPs.
  2. Conduct participant randomisation and maintain accurate unblinded randomisation records.
  3. Prepare, handle, transport and account for study vaccines in accordance with cold-chain, vaccine accountability and blinding requirements.
  4. Complete accurate and timely data entry for unblinded study activities.
  5. Monitor vaccine stock, expiry dates, temperature records, stock movements and reconciliation logs, escalating issues promptly to the Senior Project Coordinator and relevant study leads.
  6. Support preparation for monitoring visits, audits and quality assurance activities related to unblinded study processes.
  7. Maintain confidentiality of treatment allocation and ensure allocation information is not disclosed to blinded staff, investigators, outcome assessors or participants except where required under approved safety or emergency procedures.
Clinical research and field support
  1. Support study visits and field activities including preparation of study materials, participant packs, clinical supplies and field visit equipment.
  2. Assist with participant follow-up protocol activities where required and in accordance with blinding requirements.
  3. Work collaboratively with clinical staff, study nurses, field teams and partner organisations to support safe and protocol-compliant study delivery.
  4. Identify operational or clinical workflow issues affecting unblinded study activities and assist with practical solutions.
Administrative, coordination and logistics support
  1. Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Senior Project Coordinator.
  2. Maintain study documentation, filing systems, databases and archives, including version control, records management and regulatory filing requirements.
  3. Assist with meeting coordination, including preparation of agendas, minutes and follow-up of action items.
  4. Support procurement and inventory processes, including tracking, stocktakes and replenishment of study consumables, equipment and operational supplies.
  5. Coordinate logistics for meetings, training, monitoring visits and field activities, including travel, accommodation, venue bookings and transport arrangements.
  6. Assist with preparation of reports, updates, presentations and other study documents required for investigators, management, funders, stakeholders or governance processes.
Communication, teamwork and compliance
  1. Liaise professionally and respectfully with study staff, healthcare facilities, government stakeholders, research partners and community representatives as required.
  2. Participate in project meetings, training, supervision, planning and problem-solving activities.
  3. Comply with study protocols, SOPs, ethics and governance approvals, Good Clinical Practice principles, Menzies policies and local regulatory requirements.
  4. Contribute to a collaborative, culturally appropriate, safe and inclusive working environment.
  5. Support other OPTIMAL Study activities or approved Menzies research activities in Timor-Leste as reasonably required and in consultation with supervisors
Undertake any other duties reasonably assigned by the Investigators, Supervisor, Project Leads, or Country Manager.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
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Qualifications:
  1. Bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent recognised nursing qualification.
  2. Current registration, licence or authorisation to practise as a nurse in Timor-Leste.
  3. Previous experience in child health, immunisation, vaccines, clinical research, public health programs or hospital-based care.
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Essential Criteria:
 
 
 
  1. Demonstrated ability to follow clinical research protocols and SOPs accurately and consistently, including maintaining confidentiality and separation between blinded and unblinded study activities.
  2. Experience or demonstrated ability to safely handle vaccines, or biological samples, including cold-chain monitoring, accountability and tracking requirements.
  3. Strong organisational, administrative and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  4. High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data entry, record keeping and inventory management.
  5. Demonstrated computer literacy, including confident use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other relevant systems, with experience using or willingness to learn REDCap or similar electronic data capture systems.
  6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work respectfully and effectively with healthcare workers, families, government partners, research staff and community stakeholders.
  7. Ability to work both independently within delegated responsibilities and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  8. Fluency in Tetum and good written and verbal communication skills in English.
  9. Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, supervision, Menzies values, Equal Opportunity principles, and contributing to a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace.
  10. Willingness and ability to travel within Timor-Leste to support study activities as required.
  11. Hold, or be willing and able to obtain, a National Police Clearance Certificate.
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Desirable Criteria:
  1. Experience working on clinical trials or other health research projects.
  2. Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements and their application to clinical trials.
  3. Experience with vaccine management, including accountability, storage and stock monitoring.
Experience supporting field operations, including travel, supplies, equipment and other logistical requirements.
STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Duties include:
  1. Perform delegated unblinded study procedures in accordance with the OPTIMAL Study protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
  2. Undertake participant randomisation and maintain accurate and secure unblinded randomisation records.
  3. Prepare, handle, store, transport and account for study vaccines in accordance with study requirements, cold-chain procedures, and vaccine accountability processes.
  4. Maintain the integrity of study blinding by ensuring appropriate separation of blinded and unblinded study activities, records and communications.
  5. Complete and maintain unblinded study documentation, source records, accountability logs and associated study records accurately and in a timely manner.
  6. Perform data entry and data verification for unblinded study activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness and confidentiality.
  7. Monitor vaccine and study supply inventories, including stock receipt, storage, reconciliation, stocktakes, expiry monitoring and re-ordering requirements.
  8. Assist with preparation of study materials, participant packs, sample collection supplies and other resources required for study implementation.
  9. Support participant follow-up activities and field visits as required by the study protocol.
  10. Assist the Senior Project Coordinator with administrative and operational aspects of study delivery, including document management, filing, scheduling, meeting preparation and record keeping.
  11. Support procurement activities, equipment tracking, inventory management and maintenance of project resources.
  12. Assist with preparation of project reports, study documentation, monitoring visit materials and other project-related records.
  13. Liaise with study staff, investigators, healthcare workers, government stakeholders and project partners as required to support study implementation.
  14. Participate in study training, monitoring visits, audits, quality assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
  15. Support ethics, governance and regulatory activities through maintenance of study documentation and essential records.
  16. Travel within Timor-Leste, including to municipalities and participant homes where required, to support study implementation and follow-up activities.
  17. Contribute to a safe, respectful, culturally appropriate and collaborative working environment.
  18. Undertake other duties consistent with the classification level as reasonably directed by the Senior Project Coordinator, Investigators or Country Manager.
How To Apply:
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)
  • Applications are accepted exclusively through our online recruitment system. Please note that CVs or unsolicited applications submitted by email will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 9th July 2026 (6 PM Dili Time)