Database Developer/manager Nsw Brain Cancer Biobank

**When it comes to cancer care, choose hope.**:

- Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is an internationally recognised independent, not-for-profit cancer hospital leading the way in delivering patient-centered cancer care. It is one of only two comprehensive cancer centers in Australia, characterised by a concentration of world-leading cancer expertise and services in one facility, as well as leadership in clinical care, research, world-leading Biomedical Innovation Hub, and education. The Chris O'brien Lifehouse model of care is multidisciplinary, patient-centered, and research-based, delivered through integrated and co-located services including Australia’s largest You Can Centre for young people. We seek passionate, caring, and dedicated staff who align with our Founder’s vision of creating a collaborative environment in which, respect, discovery, empowerment, and nurture, thrive in the interests of our patients._
**Database Developer/Manager for NSW Brain Cancer Biobank Linkage**
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced database developer/manager to work with clinicians and research scientists to harmonise existing and prospective biospecimen and clinical data collections to facilitate high impact brain cancer translational research.
**About the role**:

- 1 year fixed term with possible extension
- Full time (40 hours per week)
- Based at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown

**Key responsibilities and activities**:The customisation and implementation of a secure, web-based databank (REDCap) to link existing data collections and allow future data capture strategies to be aligned across multiple sites (SLHD, NSLHD and HNELHD)
- Specifically, this database specialist will: _
- Consult with key stakeholders to consolidate a data dictionary comprising a range of health and biospecimen parameters.
- Tailor data collection instruments, including the use of smart variables, branching logic, linkage of longitudinal repeating instruments, and other customisations, to create a final database template.
- Test and implement a customised database at multiple sites, including training of local staff in standardised data entry.
- Develop templates for migrating and integrating existing data archives into the new database.
- Develop templates for linking new data capture interfaces, including synaptic reporting fields and other clinical front sheets.
- Adapt site-specific data collection instruments that allow parallel data capture for related investigator-driven projects at different sites
- Facilitate linkage to Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) held datasets including NSW Central Cancer Registry and Death registrations.
- Develop standardised, routine database reporting and an assessment framework that routinely reviews data-quality and identifies areas needing intervention and adjustment/improvement.
- Have knowledge and experience in the health industry, including previous experience with patient administration and/or clinical information systems.
- Have extensive knowledge of database architecture and best practices in database management; demonstrated proficiency with REDCap development and management will be highly regarded.
- Have an intuitive approach to design reliable and user-friendly data capture strategies
- Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

This role will report directly to Dr Kimberley Alexander, Head of Brain Cancer Research, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.
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