The Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics (DOND) is part of the School of Medical Sciences of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. The DOND provides substantial input into the clinical and biomedical programmes. The DOND is committed to excellence in research and teaching and is part of the University of Auckland cross-Faculty Food and Health Programme.

This is a part-time (8 hours per week), fixed-term role for 18 months.  

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Applications are invited for a Paediatric Study Phlebotomist to support Professor Clare Wall to conduct a  National Science Challenge Programme funded randomised controlled trial in infants within The Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics. 

You will contribute directly to:

• The venepuncture and collection of blood samples in 6-12-month-old infants
• Supporting study parents and infants in reassuring them and delivering an efficient and effective collection of samples
• Appropriately labelling and processing blood samples (adequate laboratory training will be provided)

For more details please see the POSITION DESCRIPTION

He kōrero mōu | About you\

You will be a qualified Phlebotomist or Registered Nurse, ideally with experience of venepuncture in infants, however, we may be able to provide some additional training for candidates with extensive experience in general Phlebotomy.

You will also have:

• Registered with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand and hold an Annual Practising Certificate of Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician (Phlebotomy certificate).
• A mature approach to working in a sensitive environment
• Comfortable in a health care setting and conversing with patients and their families

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland (42,000 students) is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

 Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Sunday 15th of August 2021 to be considered. Please include a cover letter outlining what strengths you would bring to this position.

In accordance with our commitment to equitable recruitment, the University welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government has imposed a travel ban and are currently only allowing New Zealand Residents, Citizens and visa holders meeting a strict exception policy to enter the country, all of whom must currently enter Government approved quarantine for two weeks on arrival.  

It is uncertain when these border restrictions will change, and this may impact the degree to which an off-shore candidate can engage in the interview process; or be available to commence in a new position. For more information and updates on the border restrictions visit the Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government’s official Covid-19 website. 

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