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Research Facilitator Role

Full-time 1.0 FTE

Starts January 2025

Based in Kaitaia, Northland

Job description:

The Research Facilitator role supports TMF’s involvement in biomedical research, focusing on the Infectious Disease Carriage Study. This position will facilitate and deliver the project to the community using a kaupapa Māori approach, working closely with scientists and partner organizations. Responsibilities include planning and hosting hui such as information evenings, marae-based workshops, and online webinars, as well as creating accessible educational resources for whānau. The role also involves attending events that connect the community with biomedical science, including conferences, training with research partners, and organizing student visits to universities and labs.

This job is the perfect opportunity for an individual who is interested in working at the intersect between Kaupapa Māori Health research, public health, biomedical sciences. This job will give the employee opportunities to experience research firsthand both on the ground in the community as well as at high level research institutions. 

As part of this role, The Moko Foundation is passionate about furthering capability and professional development in Māori Health, science and research and will support the candidate to achieve their goals of further study or job opportunities.

Job requirements

  • Full drivers license
  • Comprehensive Knowledge and understanding of health sciences
  • Competent with using administrative platforms Microsoft Office and Canva
  • Collect & process samples for relevant research projects- including throat & nasal swabs.
  • Be able to process & analyse data.
  • Confident & good understanding of Te Reo Māori & tikanga Māori.
  • Be available to travel across the Far North for health promotion and project delivery
  • Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with the community, Maori health providers and research partners., 
  • Skills and ability to develop educational resources that clearly communicate relevant information to target audiences
  • Competent with data entry and management- including sensitive data and information
  • Confident understanding of research protocols and ethics
  • Have skills and confidence to establish and maintain professional relationships with partner organisations and individuals.
  • Good time management and event planning skills
  • The ability to work independently and self manage tasks when required

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