Research Officer

**Job no**: 0062886
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
**Faculty**:Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
**Salary**:Academic A - $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. p.a. plus 17% super
- Conduct recruitment, follow-up, and data management for the RAd Health clinical trial on adolescent health intervention in general practice.
- Participate in impactful epidemiological research that can shape primary care policy and practice for adolescents.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families

**About the Role**
- The research officer will work on the RAd Health trial, a randomised controlled trial aimed at improving adolescent health outcomes through rebate payments for health assessments in general practice. Based in the Sexual Health Unit of the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health and collaborating with the Department of General Practice, the appointee will manage participating general practices, recruit and follow up with adolescent participants and manage clinic communications.

Your responsibilities will include:

- In consultation with the project manager, assist with the recruitment of a cohort of adolescents and manage their data collection and follow up.
- Assist the project manager with the day-to-day operations of the trial including providing ongoing support to participating clinics.
- Assist with data collection including interviews, focus groups and surveys and analysis.
- Provide regular feedback to trial investigators and other stakeholders as needed.

**Who We Are Looking For**

You will also have:

- A Master of Public Health or equivalent professional qualification
- Demonstrated track record in independent or team-based research or evaluation in public health or primary care
- Demonstrated experience in working on large research or evaluation projects set in primary care including data collection and data management

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your New Team - Melbourne School of Population and Global Health**

The Melbourne School of Population and Global Health is a world-class institution that offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the field of public health. As the first school of its kind in Australia, MSPGH has built a reputation for excellence in education, research, and knowledge exchange, with a focus on Indigenous peoples. Strong collaborations with prestigious organizations and institutions provide a unique opportunity to contribute to global health initiatives. As a key member of the MSPGH team, you will have the chance to work alongside leading academics and researchers who bring considerable skills, insights, and expertise. The School offers a range of coursework degrees and research opportunities to contribute to training the next generations of public health specialists and researchers nationally and internationally.

**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

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