Technical Advisor – Environmental Health (Timor-Leste)

Do you have demonstrated experience in Environmental Health, environmental risk management and health system strengthening?Menzies is looking for a Technical Advisor - Environmental Health to play a vital role in supporting the Fleming Fund Country Grant implementation to Timor-Leste. You will lead efforts in environmental health surveillance and AMR, working closely with national stakeholders through a One Health approach.If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.The Role: The Technical Advisor - Environmental Health will collaborate with various stakeholders through a One Health approach to reduce the spread of AMR. Addressing AMR requires a multidisciplinary approach, and Environmental Health Officers are crucial in safeguarding public health. The role will provide technical advice to support the Government of Timor-Leste in the development of a surveillance strategy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and provide coordination for the implementation of the environmental surveillance strategy, investigation and response to environmental risks, and contributing to research.  About you:Menzies are seeking a highly skilled Technical Advisor – Environmental Health to lead and support innovative projects that address environmental health issues. This individual will be key in shaping strategies, implementing programs, and ensuring measurable impact.You will also have:Degree in Environmental Health or related field; a Master’s degree is advantageous.Proven expertise in environmental risk management and health system strengthening.Strong understanding of AMR and environmental health challenges in low-resource settings.High-level organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skillWell-developed capacity to consult, collaborate and negotiate effectively with people from diverse cultures and a wide range of stakeholders.Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description. Why MenziesMenzies 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:Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects addressing global health challenges.Work with a dynamic, multicultural team.Professional growth and capacity-building opportunities.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 ChamplinTitle Project Manager, AMR Timor-LesteEmail: karen.champlin@menzies.edu.au How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au orPhone: 08 8946 8457 orEmail: 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 resumeA statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)Any other relevant supporting documentation    Closing date:  Wednesday 4 December 2024 Technical Advisor - Environmental Health - Position Description AUD Dili

Technical Advisor - Environmental Health (Timor-Leste)

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

Do you have demonstrated experience in Environmental Health, environmental risk management and health system strengthening?

Menzies is looking for a Technical Advisor - Environmental Health to play a vital role in supporting the Fleming Fund Country Grant implementation to Timor-Leste. You will lead efforts in environmental health surveillance and AMR, working closely with national stakeholders through a One Health approach.

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

The Role: The Technical Advisor - Environmental Health will collaborate with various stakeholders through a One Health approach to reduce the spread of AMR. Addressing AMR requires a multidisciplinary approach, and Environmental Health Officers are crucial in safeguarding public health. The role will provide technical advice to support the Government of Timor-Leste in the development of a surveillance strategy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and provide coordination for the implementation of the environmental surveillance strategy, investigation and response to environmental risks, and contributing to research.  

About you:

Menzies are seeking a highly skilled Technical Advisor – Environmental Health to lead and support innovative projects that address environmental health issues. This individual will be key in shaping strategies, implementing programs, and ensuring measurable impact.

You will also have:

  • Degree in Environmental Health or related field; a Master’s degree is advantageous.
  • Proven expertise in environmental risk management and health system strengthening.
  • Strong understanding of AMR and environmental health challenges in low-resource settings.
  • High-level organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skill
  • Well-developed capacity to consult, collaborate and negotiate effectively with people from diverse cultures and a wide range of stakeholders.

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:

  • Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects addressing global health challenges.
  • Work with a dynamic, multicultural team.

Professional growth and capacity-building opportunities.

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

Title Project Manager, AMR Timor-Leste

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:  Wednesday 4 December 2024

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