Technical Officer - Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) - [Archived Advertisement]

ABOUT BURNET

Burnet Institute is a leading Australian medical research and public health organisation focused on achieving better health for vulnerable communities in Australia and internationally by accelerating the translation of research, discovery and evidence into sustainable health solutions. The Institute is headquartered in Melbourne with programs that operate across Asia, the Pacific and in Africa.

Burnet’s culture links innovative discovery-oriented research and implementation research with development and humanitarian action. World-class laboratory and field-based research is integrated into multidisciplinary programs aimed at the prevention, detection and treatment of diseases of global significance. This unique approach allows the Institute to make a tangible and sustainable impact on health in both developed and developing countries.

The Institute has three major thematic programs – Disease Elimination, Behaviours and Health Risk, and Maternal and Child Health, and two expansion programs – Healthy Ageing and Health Security. Staff within these Programs are supported by cross-cutting communities of practice; the disciplines of Life Sciences, Public Health and International Development.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Technical Officer - Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) will lead one of the projects supporting the review and integration of Health Management Information Systems to manage quality integrated sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services including family planning, violence against women and girls prevention and response, and youth and disability inclusive services in development and humanitarian settings.

This position is initially for a 12 month period and is part time 0.6 - 0.7 time fraction.

Refer to the attached position description for full details.

CRITERIA

The successful incumbent will have:

• A higher degree in a health or information management related field
• Experience working in, or with people from low and middle income countries especially in the Pacific region
• Experience working with health information systems (e.g. Tupaia, DHIS, DHIS2 or other electronic tools) and able to provide training and support in country
• Experience in international development/NGO and understanding of cultural sensitivity
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to engage with a diverse range of people and work in a team
• Ability to plan and project manage the activities and work independently
• Ability and willingness to travel in-country

Benefit from ongoing support and attractive salary packaging working for this leading not-for-profit organisation. Remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Burnet Institute is committed to providing our people with a supportive working environment. We value diversity and gender equity at the institute and provide flexible working arrangements for our staff. Burnet is participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Pilot of the Athena SWAN Charter in Australia.