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This is a unique opportunity to join the Health Intelligence team within the Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control Unit (CDPU). This dynamic role is responsible for managing a small team of health informatics personnel, leading the development and implementation of information management processes and the maintenance of cloud-based databases and communication systems.

The role:

• Direct and coordinate the work of the Information management (IM) Team and staff including:

• Mentoring staff and ensuring all operational systems, processes and policies are effective, efficient and fit-for-purpose.
• Working with other teams within PHS to ensure the information needs of the unit are met and that the data entered into the Tasmania Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (TNDSS) is complete and accurate based on the requirements that are pre-defined by the Epidemiology and Medical teams.
• Oversee and coordinate work plans, ensuring that robust processes for the management of case and contact files and other confidential data are maintained, and that quality improvement practices are implemented.
• Ensuring a rapid response to change in IM processes relating to the management of cases and contacts records for all communicable diseases and responses to related situations are effectively communicated to the IM team as they occur.

• Propose, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate health intelligence solutions that inform and enhance the operational response to communicable disease activity and provide recommendations directly to the Manager Epidemiology and Surveillance for service delivery improvements. 
• Participate actively in the development of new and revised case and contact management forms with the Case Management and Epidemiology teams.
• Working in conjunction with the database administrators to facilitate database modifications that support the PHS’s operational capacity and supervise their implementation, according to agreed processes under the direction of the Manager, Epidemiology and Surveillance.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team:

The CDPU is responsible for managing and responding to notifiable diseases under the Public Health Act 1997, mitigation of associated risks and related threats and stewardship of the National Immunisation Program in Tasmania. Our team is vibrant and multi-disciplinary, comprising health informatics, epidemiology, medical, nursing, allied health and support staff.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Location: Hobart, Tasmania

Salary: $104,756 - $118,730 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Allowances:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Post graduate qualifications in public health or health system management
• Experience in the management of health or surveillance data
• Demonstrated high level supervisory and leadership skills
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in R Analytics will be an advantage

Position Features:

The work is classified as Day Work with the requirement to work additional and outside normal working hours and be part of an on-call roster when required.

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

526157 Team Leader Info Management Band 6 (Jul 2023 CSU).docx 

526157 Team Leader Info Management Band 6 (Jul 2023 CSU).pdf

Application Guide:  Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Annie Wells
Director - Communicable Diseases Prevention Unit
Phone: (03) 6166 0603
E-mail: anne.wells@health.tas.gov.au

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