Poisons Information Officer at University of Otago

, , -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

80503.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Self-Motivation, Computer Skills, Toxicology Knowledge, Clinical Experience

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ NATIONAL POISONS CENTRE | TE POKAPŪ MĀTAURANGA TĀOKE DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES | TE WĀHANGA MATUA MĀTAU HAUORA About our team | Mō te tīma The National Poisons Centre is a specialised unit dedicated to providing poisoning assessment and treatment advice to the entire population of New Zealand that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is part of the Division of Health Sciences at the University of Otago | Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka. The role | Te mahi As a Poisons Information Officer, you will: • Handle telephone-based poisoning enquiries from both health professionals and the general public about acute poisoning or the toxic effects of chemicals and other substances. • Prepare clinically oriented poisons information documents. • Contribute to toxicovigilance and poisoning prevention activities. • Be involved with other activities of the Centre in relation to its supply of information to various sectors of the community. Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako Successful candidates must possess a health science or biological science degree, preferably in pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacy, or nursing. A comprehensive knowledge of toxicology and prior clinical or healthcare-related experience would be a distinct advantage. Additional to the above, we are looking for someone who: • Possess’ excellent communications skills, both written and verbal. • Displays a high sense of self-motivation. • Has established and effective computer skills. • Has the ability to participate in a 24-hour roster including night, weekend, and public holiday work. Further details | Pūroko This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. Participation in a 24/7 roster (working a share of nights, weekends, and public holidays) is required, for which a salary loading applies. The salary level for this position is $75,631 to $80,503, Top of Range $88,750. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role. We offer competitive salary, five weeks’ annual leave and a 6.75%25 superannuation scheme. Specific enquiries regarding the role may be directed to Dr Adam Pomerleau, Director, via the contact details below. Application | Tono To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2501844 will close on Sunday, 8 February 2026. Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time. Additional Information Contact: Dr Adam Pomerleau Position details: Job Description Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin

Responsibilities

As a Poisons Information Officer, you will handle telephone-based poisoning enquiries and prepare clinically oriented poisons information documents. You will also contribute to toxicovigilance and poisoning prevention activities.