Deputy Head/epidemiologist - Melbourne, Australia - The Royal Melbourne Hospital

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

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Reference Number Position Title- Deputy Head/Epidemiologist- Location- Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory, Parkville- Award- Hosp Scientists [18]- Advertisement text
Deputy Head/Epidemiologist - VIDRL Epidemiology Unit
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Full Time, Permanent position - 80 hours per fortnight including monthly ADO:

Up to $12k tax free earnings through salary packaging:

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Centrally located at Doherty Institute

Parkville:
**Grade 4 Scientist

About us

The Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL) is a leading Australian infectious diseases reference laboratory located at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Melbourne, Victoria.
The Epidemiology Unit within VIDRL supports the laboratory's core functions, as well as engaging in collaborative local, national and international projects with partners in the Doherty, Parkville precinct and beyond.
Under the Doherty Epidemiology directors leadership, the team has access to the broader capabilities and development opportunities of Doherty Epidemiology and related networks.

Your new role:

Assist with management, supervision and training of staff and students within Doherty and through the Master of Public Health at the University of Melbourne;
Lead engagement with internal and external stakeholders including local public health units, State and Commonwealth Departments of Health;
Initiate and support projects focused on service delivery, generation of new knowledge and translational public health research;
Undertake Unit management functions including budget development and review, operational oversight of staff workload and recruitment.

About you:

You have a Masters of Applied Epidemiology or equivalent training and professional experience, as well as:
A track record of multi-disciplinary and cross sectoral engagement and collaboration with government, clinicians and researchers;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Specific interest or expertise in genomic epidemiology, emerging infectious diseases, respiratory virus infections or vaccine preventable diseases.

Why work with us?

Opportunities to develop new skills, ideas and networks to enhance your career progression and prospects;
Enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team;
Work within or be part of a world class research/public health institute
Salary packaging, onsite parking and close to public transport.

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us. Or Contact Person- Jodie McVernon- Contact Number Alternate Contact Person- Kylie Carville- Alternate Contact Number Closing Date- 07/03/2023- Position DescriptionVIDRL_Epi_