Paediatric Infectious Diseases Mentor

• Fixed Term, Full time 1 year Contract
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects addressing global health
• Work with a dynamic, multicultural team

Are you a qualified and registered medical practitioner with specialist training in paediatric infectious diseases?

Menzies is looking for a Paediatric Infectious Diseases practitioner with a proven track record in clinical mentoring and education and a strong commitment to improving health systems in low-resource settings, mentoring local talent, and contributing to groundbreaking health research in a dynamic, multicultural setting.

If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.

The Role:

The Paediatric Infectious Diseases Mentor will play a vital role in training and supporting healthcare professionals at key hospitals across Timor-Leste, including Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares (HNGV) and regional referral hospitals in Baucau, Suai, Maubisse, Oecusse, and Maliana. You will provide mentoring focused on recognising, diagnosing, and managing paediatric infectious diseases, with particular attention to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), antimicrobial use (AMU), and the introduction of blood culture services.

About you:

Menzies are seeking a qualified and registered medical practitioner with specialist training in paediatric infectious diseases. You have a proven clinical mentoring and education track record and a strong commitment to improving health systems in low-resource settings.

You will also have:

• Specialist qualifications in paediatric infectious diseases or postgraduate training in infectious diseases.
• Extensive experience in clinical mentoring and education.
• In-depth knowledge of antimicrobial resistance and use in resource-limited settings.
• Understanding of diagnostic microbiology’s role in infectious disease management.
• Proven experience developing and implementing antibiotic guidelines and policies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and capacity to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams.

Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description.

Why Menzies

Menzies is a national leader in research and education that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and populations across our region. As a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Menzies is committed to providing a culturally inclusive and supportive work environment, and ensuring our workforce is representative of the people with and whom we work. We seek to amplify Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander voices in all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position.

The benefits:

• Base Salary $110,478 - $120,319 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $136,089 - $147,308 per annum).
• Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax free.

Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their applications, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact:

Karen Champlin

Project Manager Timor-Leste AMR

Email: karen.champlin@menzies.edu.au

How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:

Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au or

Phone: 08 8946 8457 or

Email: Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au

How to Apply:

Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application.

Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:

• Updated resume
• A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)
• Any other relevant supporting documentation

Closing date: Sunday, 8 November 2024