Veterinary Technician – Local Position Menzies, Dili, Timor-Leste

ABOUT MENZIES:

Menzies School of Health Research is one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes dedicated to improving Indigenous, global and tropical health. Menzies has a history of over 30 years of scientific discovery and public health achievement, joining with partners across the Asia-Pacific as well as Indigenous communities across northern and central Australia.

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 Veterinary Technician will work closely with the National Directorate of Veterinary (NDV) NDV and other collaborators to improve data collection for AMR and AMU.

The role involves implementing the surveillance program for AMR and AMU, with support and leadership from the Menzies’ Animal Health Lead and Animal Health Epidemiology Officer

The position will be based in Dili, Timor-Leste. It will also involve regular travel to other municipalities in Timor-Leste for up to 5 days at a time.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Essential:

1. A tertiary qualification relevant to the Primary Responsibilities.
2. Experience working in the field of animal health, public health, and/or livestock development.
3. Fluent in Tetum with a moderate level of English.
4. Ability to establish and develop productive partnerships, manage sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
5. Strong communication skills
6. Self-motivated with initiative, good judgement and strong problem-solving skills
7. Hold or be able to obtain a National Police Clearance certificate
8. Understanding of and commitment to Menzies values, the principles of Equal Opportunity and contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace

Closing date:  7 October 2020

To apply for this position, please refer to http://careers.menzies.edu.au/  and select / click on the Veterinary Technician – Local Position, 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 7th October 2020. 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.