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Research Fellow, Health Services Research & Evaluation Program


• Unique opportunity to make a difference – contribute to the policy debate
• Part-time
• Career progression opportunity
• Located at Fitzroy

Trustworthy, rigorous research and evaluation are cornerstones of sound service planning and systems development. The work of the Health Services Research and Evaluation Program aims to inform better health service delivery related to alcohol and other drugs.

You will have responsibility for independently managing multiple projects in the area of health services research. This important work focuses on how and whether health systems work, particularly in relation to people with risky or problematic substance use problems. Our work impacts policy and practice, with the goal of aligning services and systems with the evidence on effectiveness in treatment and service delivery.

You will be required to undertake high level complex research tasks including but not limited to: project design, management, and data analysis report writing, the preparation of funding applications and dissemination of findings to stakeholders and academic audiences. You will be encouraged to develop a particular area of expertise and build your profile and career pathway via competitive fund rounds and peer review publications. There is also an opportunity for you to be involved in graduate teaching programs on substance use.

High calibre candidates will possess a Masters or equivalent in a relevant field as well as relevant research experience. High level qualitative or qualitative research skills are required as are solid skills in the management and timely completion of complex research projects and working in a team environment. Experience in the translation of research to practice or policy and/or a PhD in public health social sciences is highly desirable.

If you have what it takes to make a difference and want to capitalise on this opportunity that will provide you with ongoing professional development, access to salary packaging and a supportive and collegiate environment in an organisation which values work life balance, please refer to the attached position description for further detail.

Classification: Grade 7 $69,191 per annum (pro rata).

Applicants must address the key selection criteria.

Download the position description.

For more information and to apply on-line please visit: http://easternhealth.mhr.com.au/searchjobs.asp and refer to job no. 74719.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 28 March 2010.

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Senior Mental Health Nurse, Clinical Services

Ongoing, Full-time Position, $69,191 per annum

Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre has an exciting and unique opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse who is passionate about making a difference, and wants to work for a premier provider of alcohol and drug and mental health services in a dedicated and supportive team environment. This is a true opportunity to further your career.

Turning Point works collaboratively to improve alcohol and other drug policy and practice with the aim of maximising the health and wellbeing of people and communities living with and affected by alcohol and other drug-related harms.

Clinical Services consists of a multidisciplinary team comprising AOD clinicians doctors, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, counselling staff, community development workers and administration staff.

This senior clinical role significantly contributes to the development and delivery of psychosocial/allied health clinical services at Turning Point. You will work alongside medical services, providing quality psychosocial interventions to clients with AOD and/or mental health issues. You will also be responsible for the line management of the nursing team, providing clinical supervision, training and mentoring and may manage various projects. 

Our ideal candidate has:

• Division 1/ Division 3 Registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria
• Clinical Supervision expertise
• Extensive relevant clinical experience in AOD and/or Mental Health (at least 5 years would normally be expected to meet this requirement)
• Knowledge and experience in the implementation of a broad range of psychosocial interventions, with an emphasis on evidenced based practice
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with clients, their families, medical colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team
• A demonstrated ability to provide leadership in a multidisciplinary team setting

In return you will have access to salary packaging options, and career development opportunities. If you have the ability and drive to make a difference then capitalise on the opportunity to make a difference to your career - apply today!

Applications must address the key selection criteria. Relevant post-graduate qualifications are required.

Download the position description.

For more information and to apply on-line please visit: http://easternhealth.mhr.com.au/searchjobs.asp and refer to job no. 72694.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 21 March 2010.

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Vocationally registered general practitioner (VR GP)
Clinical Services

Turning Point strives to promote and maximise the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities living with and affected by alcohol and other drug-related harms.

We are currently looking for a General Practitioner (VR GP preferred) with experience in AOD and/or Mental Health to work within our multi-disciplinary Clinical Services program at Turning Point, a community based, specialist alcohol and drug treatment service.

Duties include assessment and management of problems associated with substance dependence and key related comorbidities, including opioid substitution pharmacotherapy prescribing. The position provides opportunities for participation in research and training, and all clinicians work within a harm minimisation framework.

The successful candidate will be suitably qualified and registered with the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria.  Experience servicing people who have complex needs and multiple presentations (alcohol and other drug issues, mental health and acquired brain impairment) would be highly regarded.  They will also be familiar with contemporary alcohol and drug issues and interventions and have sensitivity to the needs of clients and their families.

The position requires an accreditation, or willingness to become accredited, to prescribe opioid substitution pharmacotherapies.

Download a copy of the position description.  

Applications must include a current resume, cover letter and statement addressing the key selection criteria.  Email applications to HR@turningpoint.org.au or send by mail 54-62 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy 3065.

Any further enquiries (no resumes) about the position to be directed to Tracy Soh, Team Leader, Medical Services, tel: (03) 8413 8444; email: tracys@turningpoint.org.au.

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