About the Organization
St John of God Health Care (SJGHC) is one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia. We operate 24 facilities comprising more than 3,400 hospital beds in Australia, as well as home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.
SJG Outreach Services (SJGOS) Timor-Leste has been operating the capacity building Nursing Development Program (NDP) in Timor-Leste in partnership with the Ministry of Health since 2010. The NDP operated by SJGOS is part of a wider commitment to Timor-Leste, including an Education and Training Program, a Quality Program, and a Leadership and Management Program.
The Position
The Quality and Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Officer is responsible for working with the Quality Programs Team Leader to drive the implementation of the Development Programs goals and objectives as set out in the Development Program Plans.
Essential Requirements
- A commitment to and a deep understanding of the Mission, Vision, and Values of SJGHC as well as a willingness to commit to understanding and working within the culture of the Timorese people
- A Timorese National with clinical experience and current/relevant theoretical and practical knowledge, skills, and experience in quality improvement, Infection Prevention and Control and hospital standards
- Undergraduate Bachelor Degree in Nursing
- Sound knowledge of the principles of quality improvement
- Proven ability of strengthening capacity, as well as building and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to be adaptable, think strategically, communicate clearly and openly, and resolve problems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including fluent written and spoken English and Tetun
- Confidence as a public speaker to deliver training, coaching and mentoring
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and email
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualifications in Nursing/Midwifery, Quality Management, Infection Prevention & Control, Public Health or International Health
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Experience with project management and/or change management
- Existing relationships or recent experience with NGOs or the Timorese government
- Fluency or working knowledge of Bahasa or Portuguese
- Timorese drivers' license
Salary
$1100 – $1500 per month base salary, plus benefits
How to Apply
All interested candidates should submit:
- A cover letter describing their suitability for the position
- A recent CV
- Names of two referees with their contact details
- Address the Selection Criteria as per the Position Description
Applications can be emailed to [email protected] or delivered directly to St John of God Office at HNGV.
