Health Informatics

**Health Informatics & Data Analytics Officer | Preston
- Preston - Melbourne
- Full Time
- Not For Profit Salary Packaging Options

**About the Organisation**

The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) was established in 1973 to address the specific medical needs of
Victorian Aboriginal communities. 2023 marks as a landmark year as VAHS proudly celebrate it’s 50-year of
providing a comprehensive range of medical, dental, allied health, and social services for our community.

As well as providing a variety of medical services, VAHS is committed to supporting the well-being of the
community through contributions to community events and activities. VAHS is also committed to assisting
research into the ongoing needs of the community.

VAHS is a child safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing, and recruits’ staff in accordance with
the Child Safe Standards Victoria.

**About the Opportunity
The role will support all health informatics activities, with a focus on MMEx training and support, data cleaning,
analysis and communication, supporting organisational reporting requirements, and health information system
development.

**Key Selection Criteria**

To be considered for this role you must have the following.
- Working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation context
- Experience in using an Electronic Health Record system (preferably MMEx).
- Experience in using a data extraction and visualisation software, including:

- Excel (high proficiency is essential)
- Tableau
- Demonstrated ability to deliver training and support a health workforce in clinical software taking a

continuous quality improvement approach
- Strong communication skills and ability to support training and development of staff with varied skills,

experience and confidence levels
- Demonstrated skills in preparation of reports, manuals and training materials
- Ability to analyse, interpret and communicate health and administrative data, including being able to

extract data from an Electronic Health Record system, and having a sound understanding of data quality
and integrity issues
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate verbally, written and

by electronic means at all levels, both internally and externally
- Demonstrated understanding of privacy and the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
- Good time management skills in relation to managing phone contacts and appointments
- The demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi skilled team
- Knowledge of and demonstrated understanding of
- Fully approved Covid 19 Vaccinations (including booster)

**How to Apply**
You will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the role.