Background: 

This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring researcher to join FNU’s Communicable Diseases Research Centre (CDRC), which was established in 2019. The Research Coordinator is a specialized researcher who will lead completion of the Population based age-stratified assessment of SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity (PASS) project and the work of new research project initiatives of the Communicable Disease Research Centre (CDRC) such as the Arbovirus and Other Emerging Virus Infections in Fiji: “AEVI-Fiji cohort” and the  Human Papillomavirus study, etc, to ensure that research and project outcomes are achieved within the timelines given. The Research Coordinator will be based in the CDRC, of FIPHR at the CMNHS. This is a project-based position leading sequences of studies in the centre until at least 2028.

Person Specification: 

Essential

• Master’s degree in health research methods, epidemiology, public health or similar with 4 years related work experience.
• Or PG qualification in health research methods, epidemiology, public health or similar, with 6 years related work experience.
• Prior experience in health research projects in Fiji and/or the Pacific with demonstrable experience in research protocol development and implementation (publications in communicable disease research will be highly regarded).
• Fluency or high-level professional proficiency in English is required, with experience in report writing for funding agencies.
• Prior experience with capacity building or training methods. 
• Prior research data management experience and experience with statistical software.

Desirable

• Is an MBBS graduate

Salary: FJD45,247.00 to FJD70,698.00 gross per annum plus 10% superannuation

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Application Details

All applications are to include:
 
• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered. 

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor). 

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.
3. vacancy2@fnu.ac.fj : For other queries regarding the advertised position, expression of interest or FNU careers.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.