Background: 

Research Fellow will support the NuturingFutures4Fiji research team to evaluate Health Promoting Schools in Fiji. This will entail engagement of multidisciplinary and multisectoral partners from MEHA, MHMS and TGI, primary and secondary school staff, school children, and key stakeholders to evaluate Fiji’s HPS.

This program (NuturingFutures4Fiji) is funded through Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and 2022 Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD).

NuturingFutures4Fiji project is to support Fiji government to optimise the Health Promoting Schools program in primary and secondary schools. NuturingFutures4Fiji will support MEHA and MHMS to evaluate Health Promoting Schools across all divisions in Fiji. Specifically, the program will support government to evaluate existing Health Promoting Schools on success factors required for sustainable health programs within schools, and develop national implementation plans to expand HPS to all schools. Fiji National University is the country academic institution that will work with the Fiji based staff to strengthen their capacity in conducting evaluations and conduct key aspects of the research activities through support from the TGI technical and operational team.

The NuturingFutures4Fiji is a partnership between Fiji National University, Fiji Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health and Medical Service, and the George Institute for Global Health (Sydney, Australia). Project will end on 31 August 2028.

Person Specification: 

Essential:

• Master’s plus a Bachelor’s degree in medicine, nursing, public health, nutrition or relevant health field, with 3 years related work experience.
• Strong background in implementation science methods, public health, health promotion and prevention, and/or noncommunicable disease.
• Skilled in quantitative/qualitative data collection, interpretation, statistical analysis, and producing high-quality research papers and reports.
• Able to work independently or in teams, manage time effectively, adapt to changing priorities, multitask, and maintain high work quality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, experienced with donor/academic environments, demonstrates strong ethics, and is willing to travel as needed.

Salary: FJD52,341.00 – 60,985.00 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.