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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time, working 38 hours per week.
Location: SWSLHD District Wide
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $122,850.00 - $139,559.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ462661
Application Close Date: 04/02/2024
Interview Date Range: 07/02/2024 - 14/02/2024
Contact Details: Mandy Williams – (02) 8738 5718 | SWSLHD-populationhealth@health.nsw.gov.au
About You
South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a dynamic highly motivated and experienced Epidemiologist. You will sit within a Population Health Research & Epidemiology Unit to deliver high quality epidemiological support for SWSLHD. Join our growing District and contribute to our new strategic directions for Keeping People Healthy.
About The Opportunity
South Western Sydney Local Health District seeks an experienced Senior Epidemiologist to manage the population health epidemiology portfolio for SWSLHD including surveillance and monitoring and developing epidemiological profiles.
The Senior Epidemiologist will undertake 'deep dive' epidemiological and statistical analyses, extract actionable insights and ensure timely epidemiological and statistical information is available for priority projects, clinicians and practitioners.
Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.
What you'll be doing
The Senior Epidemiologist will manage the population health epidemiology portfolio for SWSLHD including surveillance and monitoring, and developing epidemiological profiles.
The Senior Epidemiologist will undertake ‘deep dive’ epidemiological and statistical analyses, extract actionable insights and ensure timely epidemiological and statistical information is available for priority projects, clinicians and practitioners. The role will support the Division identify and report on key population health indicators.
The Senior Epidemiologist will also contribute to population health research and evaluation of local programs and interventions of importance for the LHD and support the research objectives in SWSLHD. The Senior Epidemiologist will work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure research goals are met.
Where you'll be working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. * Post graduate qualification combined with substantial practical skills and experience in either epidemiology, biostatistics, population/public health, or demonstrated equivalent professional experience Excellent knowledge of health data sets and demonstrated experience in the analysis and application of epidemiological and statistical methods to health data.
- Demonstrated high level oral and written communication, interpersonal and analytical skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Extensive experience in epidemiology, biostatistical methods, surveillance methods, and competent in the use of SAS, STATA or similar statistical packages
- Demonstrated high-level competence in the use of databases and other software programs such as REDCAP, EPIINFO, PowerPoint, Excel and Access or similar for the collection, analysis, presentation of data and undertaking data quality activities
- Ability to work co-operatively with colleagues in a multidisciplinary team, internal partners within the health service and external agencies
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills and experience in working effectively with stakeholders with competing priorities to achieve mutual outcomes
- Good time management and organisational skills and capacity to deliver high quality products within agreed timeframes with minimal supervision
- Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.
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Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ?? Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ?? background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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