Specimen Collector and Trainer – 1 Local Positions

DESKRISAUN VAGA

Specimen Collector and Trainer – 1 Local Positions

Menzies, Dili, Timor-Leste

ABOUT MENZIES:

As one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians, 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. THE PROJECTS: The Menzies Global and Tropical Health (GTH) Division is committed to tackling key areas of public health concern that impact on the health and wellbeing of people and communities across northern Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. With a focus on translational research we shape our research program through close collaboration with a diverse range of healthcare providers, policy makers and researchers, to target priority health issues. Our aim is to find meaningful and relevant ways to improve the health of people in our region. Menzies has recently opened an office in Dili, Timor-Leste. The Timor-Leste office will manage two main projects, STRONG TL and the Fleming Fund Country Grant for Timor-Leste with other smaller projects and partnerships running concurrently. STRONG TL (Surveillance Training, Research Opportunities and National Guidelines for communicable disease control in Timor-Leste) will address key health system needs (surveillance, research and guidelines) to build capacity to manage Timor-Leste’s burden of communicable diseases. The focus of the Fleming Fund Country Grant for Timor-Leste is to strengthen antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial use (AMU) surveillance systems and antimicrobial consumption (AMC) data capture through building laboratory and clinical capacity in both the human and animal health sectors. The project will facilitate a stronger One Health approach to surveillance, bringing together multi-sectoral stakeholders to share surveillance data and gain a better understanding of AMR, AMU and AMC.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The specimen collector is responsible for collection of microbiological specimens for processing in the National Health Laboratory (NHL) and Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares (HNGV) laboratory. Their main focus will be on the collection of blood cultures from patients at HNGV at the time of admission in the emergency department, using proper aseptic technique. The specimen collector will also assist with the collection of other specimens such as nasopharyngeal swab samples, and assist medical and nursing staff with collection and transport of other specimens such as urine, rectal and cerebrospinal fluid as required. They will receive on-the-job supervision and mentoring. The role also involves travel to the district referral hospitals. In the later stages of the project, they will also be expected to be involved in training other staff in specimen collection.

SELECTION CRITERIA: Qualification in a field relevant to the role e.g. nursing or laboratory science Experience in blood taking and sample collection Ability to manage sensitive issues and maintain patient confidentiality Willingness to undertake additional training if required Willingness to travel to the district referral hospitals as required for the role Proficiency in English and Tetum Strong communication skills Good time management skills, with ability to work efficiently whilst maintaining accuracy and quality Willingness to learn, continuously improve and respond positively to feedback and supervision Flexibility and ability to work well in a team 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

Closing date: 15 October 2019

To apply for this position, please refer to http://careers.menzies.edu.au/  and select / click on the Specimen Collector and Trainer, Menzies, Dili, Timor-Leste role. Please ensure to attach your application letter and Curriculum Vitae with three references, Copy of Identity Card/ BI or Electoral Card and Copy of Good behavior certificate (kelakuan baik) before or by the 15th October 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Menzies Timor-Leste is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.