Research Officer Team Lead (AMR Projects)
Temporary Replacement for 6 months
Overview
As one of Australia's leading medical research institutes dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Menzies School of Health Research continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Summary of the Position
The Research Officer Team Lead is a leadership position responsible for overseeing the effective management and coordination of Menzies nurses based at the National Hospital (HNGV) working across antimicrobial resistance (AMR) projects. This role involves oversight of the activities of the nurses working at HNGV on AMR research, capacity building and quality improvement activities and is responsible for managing nursing staff, overseeing scheduling, and facilitating the professional development of team members. The position will work closely with study teams to ensure the highest standards of care and compliance with study protocols. The role will directly supervise up to three nurses. The role will also work closely with three project staff in implementing the AMR Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) survey which is being conducted in the general community in all municipalities.
Primary Responsibilities
* Manage nurses based at HNGV working on AMR projects, ensuring effective team performance and high‐quality nursing care is implemented within research projects and capacity building activities.
* Lead the AMR KAP survey implementation in the selected aldeias, ensuring effective team performance and high level of collaboration in the community.
* Develop and oversee staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and efficient use of resources across multiple research studies and activities.
* Coordinate with project leads to plan and implement study protocols, including patient recruitment, consent, data collection, and follow‐up.
* Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and regulatory standards in the conduct of clinical research.
* Implement study procedures including collecting clinical samples, database entry (REDCap), informed consent, sample transport and storage.
* Arrange for all necessary follow up for study participants, and linkage with ongoing care through the Ministry of Health, as relevant.
* Monitor and evaluate team performance, providing feedback and mentoring to support professional growth and development.
Statement of Duties (Additional Detail)
* Develop a schedule that effectively directs AMR nurse team members and ensures that all team members are actively engaged in project work.
* Identify issues and feedback related to Menzies activities in HNGV and elevate appropriately to ensure Menzies maintains a strong working relationship with HNGV.
* Supervise the Menzies HNGV AMR nurse team, including mentoring, training, maintaining and evaluating staff performance, and identifying needs/opportunities for professional development.
* Foster a collaborative team environment among HNGV AMR nurses, demonstrating strong leadership and initiative.
* Develop and implement nurse practices that ensure high quality engagement with participants, clinical teams, and communities, including standardising documents and file management of research nurse records (SOPs, training logs, adherence to guidelines).
* Responsible for implementing study protocol, including collecting informed consent, data entry into REDCap or other database and conducting qualitative research activities, as required.
* Ensure the AMR KAP survey is conducted according to study protocol, including collecting informed consent, data collection, and data entry in REDCap; supervise the three‐project staff and effectively meet participant recruitment targets.
* Survey implementation in 30 randomly selected aldeias throughout Timor‐Leste, with substantial travel required.
Selection Criteria
* Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in a healthcare profession.
* Essential Criteria: Proven leadership and management skills, some experience supervising nurses or other healthcare professionals; strong understanding of clinical research processes, including ethical considerations, consent procedures, and regulatory compliance; excellent organisational and time‐management skills; proficiency in data management and familiar with electronic data capture systems (e.g. REDCap, Excel); strong verbal and written communication skills in Tetun and good conversational English; flexibility and ability to work well in a team and motivate other team members; ability to manage sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality; understanding and commitment to Menzies values, Equal Opportunity principles, and contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace.
* Desirable Criteria: Intermediate verbal and written communication skills in English; previous experience with quality improvements activities such as Point of Care Quality Improvement (POCQI).
Equal Opportunity Statement
Menzies Timor‐Leste is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace and gender equality. Government employees recommended to seek support from immediate supervisor.
Closing Date
9th July 2025 (6 PM Dili Time).
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