Senior Women’s and Children’s Health Specialist

Senior Women’s and Children’s Health Specialist

Burnet Institute, Centre for International Health, Melbourne

Full-Time – 18 months with possibility of ongoing appointment

The Burnet Institute has a unique status as a leading medical research and public health institute in Australia that is accredited by the Australian Agency for International Development as a non-government organisation (NGO). We work in many countries in the region and currently have offices in China (including Tibet), Indonesia, Lao PDR, Burma, Papua New Guinea, and Mozambique.

We are seeking to recruit a highly experienced and self-motivated Senior Women’s and Children’s Health (WCH) Specialist to join our Melbourne based team. The Senior WCH Specialist will provide technical assistance and leadership in relation to the work of Burnet’s Centre for International Health relevant to WCH, and work on specific projects such as the WCH Knowledge Hub and the new Health Improvement Project in Timor-Leste. The Senior WCH Specialist will also actively contribute to the planning and development of strategic directions for the WCH team; support the design, implementation and evaluation of WCH projects, including research studies; develop new work opportunities and prepare proposals; develop and maintain effective relationships with key WCH stakeholders; and participate in CIH’s postgraduate teaching program in international health.

The successful applicant will meet the following key selection criteria:

• Postgraduate qualifications in public health (preferably international public health), international development, health management or a related area. Possession of a PhD would be an advantage.
• Experience in reproductive health (including family planning) and maternal health (midwifery or obstetrics) and experience in women’s and children’s health in an international development setting.
• Experience in providing pre and in-service education and training to health workers.
• Significant experience (5 years or more) in public or community health in resource poor settings.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative research in an international development setting.
• Experience in staff supervision and leading highly qualified teams.
  • Excellent analytical and strategic decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage at a senior government level and establish and maintain professional networks.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, an ability to work in cross cultural settings, and a willingness to travel in the region.

The remuneration package, including base salary and superannuation, will be negotiated with the successful candidate. As a charity recognised by the Australian Taxation Office, Burnet enjoys the privilege of Fringe Benefit Tax concessions and offers salary packaging to its employees. In addition, the position is entitled to annual leave loading, training/professional development opportunities and other benefits. Flexible working hours are negotiable.

Burnet is a child safe organisation. The successful applicant will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check from the Australian Federal Police.

A position description is available on the Burnet website: www.burnet.edu.au/home/general/employment.

Further information about this position can be obtained from Jessica Kitch, Human Resources Advisor, via email to: .  Applications addressing the key selection criteria with a CV including two referees should be sent to Jessica Kitch via email.