Job Title: Senior Research Officer, Health Equity Co-design
Location: Townsville
About the Role:
We are seeking a driven and experienced Senior Research Officer to join our College of Medicine & Dentistry team on a fixed-term, part-time basis.
The role involves coordinating and supporting yarning groups about strategies that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce and strengthening cultural competence of non-indigenous staff.
You will work collaboratively with the Project Manager to coordinate research and evaluation activity of the project within their Hospital and Health Service (HHS) site to support data collection and analysis.
This support will include stakeholder engagement and assistance with qualitative analysis to evaluate the process, impact and outcomes of the project.
Conduct thorough literature reviews and analyse data to inform research projects focused on health equity and co-design.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and support yarning groups about strategies that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce
* Strengthen cultural competence of non-indigenous staff
* Collaborate with the Project Manager to coordinate research and evaluation activity
* Support data collection and analysis
* Assist with qualitative analysis
* Conduct literature reviews and analyse data to inform research projects
Requirements:
* Postgraduate degree in a relevant field
* Proven research experience
* Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills
* Solid understanding of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare context
* Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
About the Research Project:
The CRCNA and TAAHC-funded project aims to enhance the First Nations health workforce in northern Queensland.
The project builds on existing activities within Hospital and Health Services, the community-controlled sector, and primary health networks by synthesizing current knowledge, engaging with health equity teams, and co-designing, implementing, and evaluating strategies to increase the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in both clinical and non-clinical roles.
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