Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Fixed term : 12 months
- Full-time : 76 hours per fortnight
- Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 1
- Alfred Centre location
- Great Staff benefits
DEPARTMENT
STAREE (http://www.staree.org.au/) is a double-blind, randomised primary prevention trial investigating whether daily active treatment of Atorvastatin versus placebo will enhance disability-free survival (death, dementia and disability) and prevent major cardiovascular outcomes in healthy participants aged 70 years and over. The trial is primarily funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia.
POSITION
The STAREE Endpoint Captain provides support to Principal Investigators and Project Managers of the STAREE clinical trial based at the Alfred Centre, Melbourne. This position will play a key role in the preparation of STAREE endpoints for adjudication by external adjudication committees.
The main responsibility of the STAREE Endpoint Captain is to ensure completeness of endpoint cases and send completed cases for review by external Endpoint Adjudication Committees (EACs).
The appointee will liaise with members of the STAREE management team overseeing endpoint collection and adjudication, as well as with Endpoint Assistants and Medical Officers. They will also coordinate Endpoint Adjudication Committee (EAC) meetings with external adjudicators, attend EAC meetings and maintain accurate records of decisions made at EAC meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Essential
- A degree in a medical or health sciences field with relevant work experience
- Outstanding attention to detail and demonstrated ability to adhere to protocols and standard operating procedures
- Highly organised with proven ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment
- Ability to solve problems by using discretion, innovation and the diagnostic skills within areas of functional responsibility or professional expertise
- High level of written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated computer skills in databases, word processing and spreadsheets
- Thorough understanding of human research ethics principles
- Demonstrated capacity to work with internal and external colleagues in a collegiate manner
- Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience in a similar organisation and environment
BENEFITS
- Salary packaging
- Novated leasing
- Discounted car parking
If you have any enquiries regarding the role, please contact Simone Spark on [email protected]
Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Wednesday 11th September 2024
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au