(C) The Conversation This story was originally published by The Conversation and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . Rural Medical Education Research & Evaluation Fellow Job at University of Melbourne in Shepparton, Australia [1] [] Date: 2022-12 Posted 18 December, 2022 Work with academic leads within the Department to develop research focused on rural medical workforce recruitment, training and retention Job no: 0057003 Location: Shepparton Role type: Part time (0.6-0.8FTE); Fixed-term to 31 December 2024 Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department/School: Department of Rural Health Salary: Level A - $77,171 - $104,717 or Level B - $110,236 - $130,900 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% super The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands. About - Department of Rural Health The Department of Rural Health is a rural health workforce initiative delivering health professional training in a rural context. Based in Shepparton, Ballarat, Bendigo (in partnership with Monash University and La Trobe University) and Wangaratta, the Department has associations with more than 40 smaller rural towns in Victoria. Funded largely by the Australian Government Department of Health’s Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program, the Department works closely with the local community and healthcare partners to ensure that we remain relevant and connected. Our partnerships underpin our teaching and research. The University of Melbourne was the first Australian university to launch the master’s level Doctor of Medicine (MD) qualification producing high quality medical professionals who can thrive in complex environments and be leaders of change. In 2022, the Melbourne Medical School began delivering the MD Rural Pathway, specifically for student of rural background to train wholly in a rural setting. About the Role The Research and Evaluation Fellow will be based with the Department of Rural Health (Rural Clinical School) and work with academic leads within the Department and the Director of Evaluation and Quality, Department of Medical Education, to undertake research focused primarily on the MD Rural Pathway that enables students to stay and train rural for the entire four years of medical school. The appointee will develop and undertake research and evaluation activities informing the recruitment and training of the rural medical workforce in a rural context. Responsibilities include: Developing and undertaking a program of research focused on rural medical education Contributing to the academic research profile of the Department by producing academic publications on rural medical workforce development Participating actively in communicating and disseminating research where appropriate About You You possess a demonstrated high-level organizational and administrative skills with a demonstrated ability to independently manage competing work priorities on tight timelines in a high-stakes context. You have a proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will also have: Level A: A postgraduate degree (Masters or a doctoral degree) or equivalent professional experience in health or medical education and evaluation, or a relevant field Level B: A doctoral degree or a postgraduate degree (Masters) and professional experience in health or medical education and evaluation, or a relevant field. Demonstrated ability to design, deliver and manage medical or health education-focused evaluation and research projects. Advanced skills in data management using SPSS, including establishing and maintaining databases and analysing data. Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia. About the University The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement. Benefits of Working with Us In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits: Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits. Be Yourself We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live. Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role. ^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. 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