Assistant Director Health Surveillance Role
This role oversees the functions of the Health Surveillance cell, providing guidance into the development and implementation of the Health Surveillance system.
* Oversee the collection of data and analyze health trends to identify potential health risks compromising the health and safety of the ADF.
* Assess and review current data sources within the ADF, liaising with other teams to leverage existing data collection, extraction, and analysis capability.
* Ensure timely reporting to key stakeholders within the ADF and relevant external public health authorities.
* Work closely with the other four cells of the Directorate to support their functions.
The ideal candidate is a motivated and enthusiastic individual who can work effectively alone and as part of a team.
* Strong background and experience in health surveillance systems to apply in the context of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
* Extensive experience in analyzing and reporting against required outputs.
* Sound understanding of health in the military context, framing strategies and outputs appropriate to each context.
Key qualifications include a sound understanding of compliance with legislative frameworks, government direction, policy requirements, and the ADF mission. Effective communication skills are also essential for this role, as you will need to interact with various stakeholders including healthcare professionals, planners, and policy makers in the ADF and public sector.