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Technical Officer
The Kirby Institute for Infection and Immunity in Society
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The Kirby Institute is the major research body in Australia with responsibility for research into the clinical and epidemiological aspects of HIV/AIDS. It is also responsible for research into the clinical and epidemiological aspects of other blood borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections, in particular Viral Hepatitis.
About the role
- $82,417 - $87,919 plus (9.5% superannuation and leave loading)
- Fixed Term for 1 year
- Full-time (35 hours per week)
The Technical Officer is responsible for supporting the programmatic implementation of the point-of care testing strategy for sexually transmissible infections through the TTANGO2 programme. This position involves the coordinated installation and maintenance of specialised health extraction software, which entails liaising with participating health services in remote and regional Australia, negotiating the software’s installation, and supporting the software’s ongoing development and use, including quality of data extraction. The Technical Officer will also be responsible for supporting the regular extraction, cleaning and analysis of data through this software and preparing regular reports for these health services.
About the successful applicant
To be successful in this role you will:
- Degree level qualifications in public health, behavioural or social science, information technology, computer science, information systems health or related field, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience
- Demonstrated experience working with the installation and maintenance of software, preferably with a working knowledge of and/or experience with GRHANITE and/or SQL
- Experience working with, or in, the health sector or in a research environment will be viewed favourably
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application. Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.
Contact:
Louise Causer, Lecturer, Sexual Health Program
E: lcauser@kirby.unsw.edu.au
T: (61 2) 9385 0900
Applications close: 30 November 2017
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Job Summary
- Closing Date:
- 30 Nov 2017
- Location:
- NSW - Kensington
- Salary:
- $82,417 - $87,919 plus super
- Work Type:
- Contract/Temp
- Category:
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Data Analytics/Modelling
ICT/ELearning
Technical Officer/Lab Assistant