Deputy Head / Epidemiologist

Job type : Full time

Organisation : The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Salary : Salary not specified

Occupation : Research, Medical

Reference : 68292

• Deputy Head / Epidemiologist - VIDRL Epidemiology Unit
• Full Time, Permanent position - 80 hours per fortnight including monthly ADO
• Up to $12k tax free earnings through salary packaging
• 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 multi-disciplinary 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.