ACT Health Directorate - Public Health Simulation Modelling
Develop a simulation model to determine the impact of various health policy interventions.
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About
ACT Health Directorate (ACTHD) provides a comprehensive range of health services to the people of the Australian Capital Territory. ACTHD sets health policy, and plans the delivery of health services while ensuring these services meet community needs. ACTHD also funds a range of non-Government organisations to provide vital healthcare services to the people of the ACT and surrounding region.
Project: Public Health Simulation Modelling
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Internship Availability |
Semester 1, 2024 |
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Internship Level |
2nd or 3rd yr undergraduate, or PG coursework |
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Available to International Students |
No |
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Clearances Required |
Will need to be approved via ACT Health's InPlace student intake system for non-clinical student placements |
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Host Supervisor |
Glenn Draper, Senior Epidemiologist, ACT Health; glenn.draper@act.gov.au; Dr Louise Freebairn, Manager, Knowledge Translation and Heath Outcomes, ACT Health; louise.freebairn@act.gov.au. Please cc PHXchange@anu.edu.au and helen.skeat@anu.edu.au |
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Location |
ACT Health Directorate staff follow a hybrid working arrangement. Some in-office time (one day per week) will be offered located at Bowes St, Woden, ACT. |
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Summary:
Development of a Simulation model to determine the impact of various health policy interventions (e.g. modelling the impact of smoking policy, interventions to influence patient flow) using tools such as Stella Architect.