Research Officer

6 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Alfred Health Full time

**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.
- **Employment Status - Fixed Term 1 year**:

- **Part time 0.6 FTE - 3 days a week on site (45.6 hours per fortnight)**:

- ** School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004**

**The Department**

**Centre for Cardiovascular Research and Education in Therapeutics** **(CCRET),** **Pharmacoepidemiology and Real-World Evidence Research Unit**. CCRET is a research centre undertaking a broad range of clinical and applied research, from clinical trials to health services research, predominantly in cardiovascular and related diseases. Major clinical registries housed within the CCRET support cardiovascular research and inform the quality and safety of clinical care. Pharmacoepidemiology and Real-World Evidence is a newly established research unit within the CCRET and it is a bridge discipline spanning both clinical pharmacology and epidemiology focusing on investigating real-world medication’s effectiveness, as well as prescribing and compliance patterns of medications used for the treatment of chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes.

**The Role**

The Research Officer will operate with a focus on excellence in process and judgment and provision of sound and timely advice and support to researchers, participants and other stakeholders involved in research program.

**Skills**
- Experience in advanced epidemiological data analysis using STATA or R
- Strong organisational skills, including the ability to set priorities, manage time and plan work to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated project administration skills with the ability to support research projects accordance with agreed standards and timeframes
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team as well as independently under general supervision
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy and an understanding of confidentiality, privacy and information handling principles
- Well-developed communication skills, including the ability to draft a range of documentation
- A high level of computer literacy, including demonstrated experience in learning and adopting new software packages as required
- Clinical knowledge and clinical expertise desirable

**Benefits**
- Salary Packaging
- Discount Health Insurance
- Onsite Gym
- Child care services

**How do I apply?**
- CV
- Academic transcripts

Applications close **12th Aug** unless suitable applicant identified prior.

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.

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