Internal Applicants Only
Temporary, part time position covering 12 months from September, 2020
If you are a qualified health professional, and/ or have a background in research at Bachelor level or higher, this position may be of interest to you.
We require a person who has skills and an interest in:
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Desk top research
- Writing, communication, presentations
- Collaboration & facilitation
The Research Support Officer will report to the Chief Medical Officer and will administer and manage MidCentral Health’s research policy. This includes research across the whole spectrum of health care including in the hospital and community (managed by THINK Hauora).
It is not expected for the Research Support Officer to conduct their own research. However short project based data analysis activities while primarily supporting and facilitating others to do so.
This is a part-time position, 32 hours per week. Shared roles or reduced hours will be considered with suitable applicant/s.
MidCentral District Health Board is committed to ensuring that children and young people are safe from abuse and harm. As part of our commitment to children and young people, and in line with the Vulnerable Children Act 2014, appointment to positions that involve regular or overnight contact with children will include worker safety checks. These checks are in addition to the requirement to have a satisfactory police clearance. Further information will be provided to shortlisted candidates. More information about the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 is available from the Ministry of Vulnerable Children website.