This is an exciting opportunity to work as a member of the Infection Prevention and Surveillance Team where your focus will be on overseeing our emerging infections program.

About Us:

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is the Victorian designated service to receive and care for adult patients with suspected and/or confirmed Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF). As the primary co-ordinator of this evolving program you will be responsible for facilitating the personal protective equipment competency-based training, conducting scenario-based team building exercises and participating in emergency management exercises to ensure the organisations readiness to fulfil on its commitment.

About You:

You will need to be a dynamic and proactive self-starter who possesses excellent communication skills and is able to engage with a diverse range of healthcare professionals. Previous experience in project management and developing and delivering education programs would be considered an advantage.

Why Melbourne Health?
Melbourne Health is a values based organisation. A career with us is a rewarding experience, offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement. We also offer:
•    Salary Packaging
•    Reward & Recognition Programs
•    Comprehensive  Health & Wellbeing Programs including; staff gym, staff health service,  peer support program and EAP
•    Discounted Staff Parking

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police records check.

At Melbourne Health we are committed to Aboriginal employment and encourage all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Karreeta (grow) Yirramboi (tomorrow).

We value a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Melbourne Health is an award winning health care service and is Victoria’s second largest public health service. We provide comprehensive acute, sub-acute, general, specialist medical and mental health services through both inpatient and community based facilities through the following services: The Royal Melbourne Hospital – City Campus, The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Royal Park Campus, NorthWestern Mental Health, RMH Kidney Care Service and Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory.
 
Successful applicants will also be required to provide a record of Immune Status to vaccine preventable diseases or evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.  

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