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SHIELD Research Fellow

VICNISS (Victorian healthcare-associated infection surveillance) is a leading Australian organisation based at Melbourne Health which is responsible for infection surveillance, prevention and control, aiming to optimise infection prevention and control practice in order to deliver the safest quality of care in acute and aged care sectors. The investigator team for the SHIELD project includes leaders from VICNISS coordinating centre, working in collaboration with infection prevention experts from other universities and hospitals.

Your new role:  

The role of research fellow will involve responsibilities related to the development, implementation and evaluation of a point prevalence survey (PPS) for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) undertaken in Victorian hospitals, Specifically the role includes;

• Development of surveys and interview question content
• Coordinating qualitative stakeholder interviews with a variety of consumers, including patients who have had an HAI,
• Liaising with key stakeholders including investigator teams responsible for leading SHIELD projects
• Recruitment of pilot and rollout hospitals for the PPS
• Creation of and analyses of survey and point prevalence survey data
• Writing reports and preparation of peer-reviewed publications

About you: 

• You have completed an Honours or Masters (or above) degree in epidemiology, science, pharmacy, or another relevant discipline, e.g. public health, or biomedicine.
• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to be professional and relate effectively with a range of people across all levels of the organisation.
• You have a demonstrated ability to expertly apply research methodologies and quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis.
• You have a demonstrated track record in independent and team-based research.
• You have a demonstrated track record in research management roles.
• You have experience in the supervision or co-supervision and mentoring of staff where appropriate.
• You may also have experience in qualitative research methods and a knowledge about infection prevention and control in the Australian hospital context

Benefit of working with The Royal Melbourne Hospital

The Royal Melbourne hospital provides many opportunities for career progression to suit your professional development goals. Starting in this role will allow for meeting and networking with a wide range of other staff in other health disciplines that can springboard your career.

This role will have the research fellow joining a supportive and collaborative team who are invested in your career development.

The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications. 

Interested? 

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us. 

For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below. 

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check, and where applicable, Working With Children Check. All RMH employees are required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment including evidence of vaccination against Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine (mandatory for all clinical and or patient facing roles) prior to commencement. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health’s Mandatory Vaccination Orders for legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.     

Don’t delay, apply now!  - recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received. 

Advertising may cease prior to the closing date. 

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.