Registry Coordinator (Australian Cystic Fibrosis Data Registry)

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.

Registry Coordinator (Australian Cystic Fibrosis Data Registry)

• Full-time or Part-time available: 60.8-80hrs per fortnight
• Fixed term: 12 months
• Salary range : $93,496-100,918 f/t equivalent (dependent on experience)
• Based at 553 St Kilda Road
• Be a part of the Monash and Alfred research program

Department

The Clinical Outcomes Reporting and Research Program (CORRP) is a multidisciplinary team of academics, statisticians, data and IT experts and mixed methods researchers. The unit currently manages five national registry projects, a number of related health services research projects, and provides expert quantitative and qualitative research support to internal and external researchers, clinicians and organisations either running, or interested in establishing, a clinical quality registry. We also provide teaching in registry and related research methodologies for health services researchers

Position

The Registry Coordinator provides a variety of high-quality project and research support services to deliver the operations of the Australian Cystic Fibrosis Data Registry (ACFDR) within CORRP in the School of Public Health. The ACFDR is a mature clinical quality registry with over 25 years' of data from over 90% of people with cystic fibrosis in Australia. It collects data from individuals at 23 CF centres from the time of diagnosis, and regularly throughout their life. The registry produces a comprehensive Annual Report, reports to CF centres to support quality assurance, and participates in a variety of quality improvement and research activities. 

The Registry Coordinator will be responsible for managing a range of day to day registry activities under broad direction, including engagement and communication with clinical sites, data management and reporting, data quality assurance, and ethics and governance activities. The Registry Coordinator will also contribute to the effective operations of the registry by supporting Steering and Management team meetings, communications to key registry stakeholders, and a range of registry-related projects. The position will support research related activities of the registries, and will have the opportunity to participate in relevant academic professional development activities.

The Registry Coordinator works closely with the Unit and broader School researchers, registry clinicians, consumers, and other external key stakeholders, and operates with excellence in process and judgement to provide efficient research services in accordance with research protocols and standards.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Education/Qualifications

1.    The appointee will have:

• a degree in a health or science related field with subsequent relevant experience, or
• experience and specialist expertise in registries and/or clinical trials or broad knowledge in project management and policy fields, or
• an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

The role requires a commitment to continuous learning, including in methods and techniques relating to data management.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Demonstrated level of computer literacy and proficiency in the production of high-level work using software such as Microsoft Office applications and/or demonstrated experience in working with large datasets
2. Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to set priorities, manage time and plan work to meet deadlines
3. Excellent project coordination skills with the ability to support projects through to completion in accordance with agreed standards and timeframes
4. Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of a team as well as the ability to exercise high levels of independence, judgement and initiative
5. Proven ability to adhere to protocols, standards and guidelines, including a thorough understanding of confidentiality, privacy and research ethics principles as required
6. Highly-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and negotiate positive outcomes to complex issues
7. Experience in governance and management of health data
8. Experience in collaborative projects and stakeholder engagement.
9. Experience with REDCap software is an advantage.

Benefits

• Access to Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives in addition to discounted health insurance
• Great work/life balance

Any queries please call 9903 0463 or email Professor Susannah Ahern, Head, Registry Science and Research at [email protected] or A/Professor Rasa Ruseckaite at [email protected]

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Wednesday 18th 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