ST JOHN OF GOD International Health
🌐 Welcome to St John of God Outreach Service Timor-Leste
St John of God Health Care (SJGHC) is one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia. We operate 24 facilities comprising more than 3,400 hospital beds in Australia, as well as home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.
SJG Outreach Services (SJGOS) Timor-Leste has been operating the capacity building Nursing Development Program (NDP) in Timor-Leste in partnership with the Ministry of Health since 2010. The NDP operated by SJGOS is part of a wider commitment to Timor-Leste, including an Education and Training Program, a Quality Program, and a Leadership and Management Program.
📌 The Position
St John of God Outreach Services Timor-Leste is seeking to hearing from Timorese nationals with appropriate qualifications, skills and experience to fulfil the role of Quality Officer.
The Quality Officer is responsible for working with the Quality Programs Team Leader and the Leadership Program Manager to support the St John of God International Health (SJGIH) development program plans.
📋 Criteria for the role
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A commitment to and a deep understanding of the Vision, Mission and Values of SJGHC as well as a willingness to commit to understanding and working within the culture of the Timorese people.
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A Timorese National with undergraduate qualifications in Nursing/Midwifery and current theoretical and practical knowledge, skills, and experience in quality improvement, and hospital standards.
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Sound knowledge of the principles of quality improvement.
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Proven ability to work with people to strengthen capacity, delivering education, guidance, role modelling and coaching to support the achievement of organisational outcomes.
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Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders.
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Ability to be adaptable, think strategically, communicate clearly and openly, and resolve problems.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills including fluent written and spoken English and Tetun.
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Confidence as a public speaker to deliver training, coaching and mentoring.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and email.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve and sustain professional excellence, improved patient care and positive workplace culture.
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Willingness and ability to travel to municipalities by road or light aircraft.
Desirable:
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Post-graduate qualifications in Nursing/Midwifery, Quality, Management, Public Health, Leadership, International Health, or International Development.
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Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
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Experience with project management and/or change management.
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Existing relationships or recent experience with NGOs or Timorese government.
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Fluency or working knowledge of Bahasa or Portuguese.
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Have a driver's license and excellent driving skills that ensure the safety of people and vehicles, and an understanding of Timorese road laws.
💰 Salary range:
$1100 – $1500 per month base salary, plus benefits
📩 To Apply
All interested candidates should submit a cover letter describing their suitability for the above position, outlining their qualifications and experience. The candidate should include a recent CV and names of two referees with their contact details.
*All applicants must address the Selection Criteria as per the Position Description.
Please note that this is a local national position. All applications should be addressed to Catarina Guterres, Support Services & Finance Manager, St John of God Outreach Services Office, Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares (HNGV), Dili.
The application can be emailed to
⏰ Deadline:
All applications must be received by St John of God no later than 1700hrs Wednesday, 5th August 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.