Organisation : Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Location : Melbourne (East Melbourne)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Education & Training, Health – General
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 6 Jun, 2019
About the organisation
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is a not for profit, membership based organisation leading the way in surgical performance, professionalism and patient care in Australia and New Zealand.
RACS is at an exciting time in its evolution with a new CEO and Executive Leadership team who are committed to creating a modern, relevant and forward looking organisation. We are looking for outstanding people to join us in this time of positive transformation.
With service to our members at the forefront of our business, we strive to deliver business outcomes that will enhance the contribution of surgeons to the broader community.
About the role
The Role (Full time)
Did you know that across the globe more people die each year from lack of access to safe emergency and essential surgical and obstetric care, than do from TB, HIV, and Malaria combined? RACS recognises that there is a shortage of trained and skilled national specialists and appropriate supporting hospital infrastructure in many low and middle-income countries. RACS Global Health partners with government, universities, and medical colleges & associations to strengthen specialist medical services in over sixteen countries across the Asia-Pacific. Visiting medical teams and in-country personnel provide clinical mentoring, education, and training to national doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Reporting to the Manager, Global Health, you will work as a part of the Global Health team to support the Senior Program Officers in the coordination and implementation of programs, including the development of systems and processes for improving program quality and compliance.
The role is being offered on a full-time basis as a fixed term, 12-month contract.
As the ideal candidate you will have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. MPH) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Experience and knowledge in international development or global health
- Experience working with DFAT and other major donors to meet programming and compliance standards
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation
- Highly developed cross-cultural interpersonal, communication and liaison skills with a demonstrated capacity to build positive relationships and networks, working effectively across a broad range of stakeholders
- Exceptional English writing skills with the ability to write for a variety of different platforms and audiences including developing policies and reporting on programs
- Experience developing organisational systems and policies for compliance and process improvement
RACS is a child-safe organisation. This role is subject to a National Police Check and signing of RACS’ Child Protection Code of Conduct.
Why Work At RACS?
We value flexibility and recognise that employees are at their best when they have balance in their lives. Your sense of wellbeing will be supported by a workplace that values your strengths.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Program Quality & Compliance Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Education_and_Training, #Health_–_General
