Health Statistics & Research Officer

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Detail information about job Health Statistics & Research Officer . Terms and conditions vacancy

• Join a dynamic and innovative primary health organisation
• Attractive remuneration + salary packaging
• Hobart, Tasmania

· Join a dynamic and innovative primary health organisation
· Attractive remuneration + salary packaging available 
· Location: Hobart, Tasmania 

About Primary Health Tasmania

Primary Health Tasmania is a non-government, not-for-profit organisation working to connect care and keep Tasmanians well and out of hospital. They are one of 31 primary health networks (PHNs) established nationally on 1 July 2015 as part of the Australian Government’s Primary Health Networks program. 

Primary Health Tasmania operates statewide with offices in Hobart, Launceston and Ulverstone and has strong relationships with a broad range of private, public and community sector organisations across primary, acute, aged and social care. This puts us in good stead in our push for a coordinated, primary care-focused health system delivering the right care in the right place at the right time by the right people. 

We are passionate about our culture which is underpinned by four core values – respect, collaboration, results and professionalism.  Our people and our values are an important part of what makes Primary Health Tasmania a great place to work.  The successful person will share our values and will actively contribute to a positive work environment.   

About the opportunity 

Primary Health Tasmania has an exciting opportunity for a Health Statistics and Research Officer to join its Planning, Design and Evaluation team, based in our Hobart office.

The Health Statistics and Research Officer will provide high level support to the Business Unit, including the Public Health Physician, Public Health Medicine Registrar and Clinical Epidemiologist.  You will apply statistical principles and techniques to the analysis and reporting of quantitative and qualitative datasets as part of Primary Health Tasmania’s funded programs and projects, including the production of reports and analyses for local and federal purposes.

Possessing a relevant tertiary qualification or substantial relevant workplace experience, you will have well-developed analytical and research skills, including the ability to visualise information and prepare complex reporting.  You will also demonstrate proficiency in the use of key data analysis tools, programming languages and statistical software including BI software, R, STATA.

This represents a great opportunity for a motivated individual to join a talented team who work together to make a difference to the health of Tasmanians.

If you would like more information, contact Sarah Ahmed, Clinical Epidemiologist on 03 6213 8200.

To apply, go to www.primaryhealthtas.com.au/careers and submit a cover letter, current resume and a response to the key selection criteria contained in the position description. 

Applications close 5pm, Monday 23rd July 2018.

Primary Health Network Programme – an Australian Government initiative.