Business Analyst (Disability Data Systems)

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 - Ending 30 June 2025
• Full Time - 76 hrs per f/n, Part Time Considered
• Grade 6 Administrator or Equivalent in Relevant Award
• Alfred Health

Department

Alfred Health’s Allied Health comprises a number of Allied Health disciplines who provide patient centred care across all clinical programs that operate at Alfred Health. The Allied Health team includes clinicians from Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Nutrition and Psychology (including Neuropsychology) and are supported by Allied Health Assistants. The Allied Health team works closely with the Nursing and Medical teams to provide a comprehensive and timely service to both in patients and out patients.

The SPEAK Project:

The SPEAK (SPecialist Education And Knowledge) Project was established following Alfred Health’s receipt of an Information, Linkages and Capacity (ILC) Building Program grant managed by the Department of Social Services. The aim of the SPEAK Project is to build capability in the health workforce and improve processes to meet the healthcare needs of people with disability, particularly those with intellectual disability, communication disability/communication support needs and those who are autistic. Alfred Health is partnering with South West Healthcare to support the implementation of the project in a regional setting. A co-design methodology is being utilised to ensure the voice of consumers with lived experience of disability and their support people, are heard in the design, implementation and evaluation of the project.

Position Summary

The aim of the Business Analyst (Disability Data Systems) role is to develop a roadmap for improving how our data systems support clinicians to identify, plan and support people with disability who access the heath service. As a member of the SPEAK Project Team, the incumbent will work with stakeholders from across Alfred Health and related third parties to define and document current state, future state opportunities, and software requirements in support of improving our disability data systems. They will also be experienced in the operational functions of hospitals, ideally have experience in project methodology and change management within health. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and experience in managing multiple stakeholders across all health-related disciplines is essential.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential:

• Tertiary degree and/or professional qualification(s) in Health Informatics, Information Systems, Computer Science or IT/healthcare related experience
• At least 1 year of experience in Health Informatics, with an interest in digital workflows, best practice, innovation, and clinical documentation
• Knowledge of and/or experience undertaking business analysis
• Strong interpersonal skills in managing multiple stakeholders with the ability to facilitate, consult and gain consensus

Desirable:

• Experience working with Oracle Health EMR or an equivalent electronic medical record
• Post graduate qualification in a relevant area
• Experience in process mapping/modelling in a healthcare setting
• Experience in co-design and/or user experience design
• Experience engaging with people with disability and their support people, with the ability to show understanding of the challenges they face

Staff Benefits

• 5 weeks of annual leave
• Salary Packaging and novated leasing are available via Maxxia to maximise take-home salary
• Access to health and well-being incentives such as the Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
• Onsite staff gym - a payroll deductible expense
• Onsite childcare services are available (subject to availability)

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Janine Standen, SPEAK and Vulnerable Person Project Consultant at [email protected] or on 0428 028 405

Applications for this role close at 11 pm AEDT Sunday, 1 December 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 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