Upper Gastroinstestinal Research Officer and Database Manager (Health Manager Level 1)
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) up to January 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $1,618.21 - $2,152.81 per week + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ543867
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
The Upper Gastrointestinal Research Officer is an integral member of the research team within the Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), RPA Institute of Academic Surgery (IAS) and the Upper Gastrointestinal Department at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney. Under the guidance of the SOuRCe and IAS Directors, they will help undertake research activities related to multiple projects involving the Upper Gastrointestinal Department at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
This primarily includes the development and maintenance of the Upper Gastrointestinal database, study protocol development, protocol implementation, ethics submission, project management, patient recruitment and consenting. The successful candidate must have very strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to work both independently and in a team. The successful candidate will be supported by the Upper Gastrointestinal Department at RPA and will work closely with other employees in a multi-disciplinary team.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Relevant post-graduate qualifications and/or equivalent experience in epidemiology and research study management.
- Experience in preparing research ethics applications and sound understanding of the research ethics and governance processes in NSW.
- Sound written skills and understanding of quantitative and qualitative clinical/public health/health services research, including database management, basic statistical analysis skills, and report writing.
Benefits and Perks
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Sascha Karunaratne via email at Sascha.Karunaratne@health.nsw.gov.au
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 27 January 2025
