Registry Coordinator

**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.
- **12 Months Fixed-Term Contract**:

- ** Full Time**:

- ** Managers and Administrative Workers Grade 3**:

- ** 553 St Kilda Road (Monash School of Public Health & Preventive Medicibe)**

**The Department**

Monash Registries operate from the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. The School has broad expertise in applied clinical and public health research. Its core skills of epidemiology, biostatistics and data management support extensive research programs aimed at reducing suffering, preventing illness and improving quality of life. The School's research program takes place in settings ranging from remote communities and workplace to intensive care units.

**The Role**

This position sits within the National Gynae-Oncology Registry (NGOR), which is part of the Cancer Research Program at Monash University. The Cancer Research Program primarily works to create and maintain clinical quality registries with a view to improving quality of care and cancer outcomes. The NGOR is a clinical quality registry that collects information about the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of those diagnosed with gynaecological cancers. Findings can be benchmarked across the sector and against evidence-based best practice guidelines, which can then assist in the continued refinement in quality of care.

You will have strong academic skills in addition to having a keen interest in women’s health, cancer research, and improving quality of care for women diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer. You’ll have a good eye for detail and excellent communication skills. The NGOR Program Coordinator will provide support to the National Gynae-Oncology Registry (NGOR), and will be responsible for a range of tasks, including:

- Leading peer-reviewed publications and academic conference presentations
- Compiling literature reviews and budget proposals for potential funding opportunities/grant writing
- Liaising with external stakeholders, such as potential funders, clinical collaborators and hospital teams.
- Project design and supervision of students in an academic environment
- Preparing and submitting progress reports to funders and external stakeholders
- Developing and maintaining project documents to progress the registry’s goals
- Assisting in the preparation of the registry’s Annual Reports and other outputs
- Helping to maintain the registry’s communication platforms (e.g. via social media)
- General administrative duties such as organising meetings
- Working in close collaboration with the NGOR team and stakeholders to meet grant milestones.

**Skills**

The position requires:

- A PhD (or equivalent) in a health-related field.
- Research project management experience.
- Experience working within a hospital or healthcare system including a demonstrated understanding of confidentiality, privacy and information handling principles.
- Demonstrated high-level organisational and time management skills, including the ability to perform high-volume tasks to meet deadlines, maintaining a high degree of accuracy and consistency.
- Well-developed communication skills, including a proven ability to produce a range of clear, succinct documentation and interact with a diverse group of colleagues and project stakeholders.
- Sound computer literacy (e.g. using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and administrative skills.

Desirable skills:

- Experience using REDCap.
- Experience in health policy development and data linkage.
- Experience working with clinical registries or similar.

**Benefits**

This is a leadership role within a supportive team. Opportunities for professional development include assisting the Program Manager to supervise a team of staff and students (higher education, placement, internships), conducting data analyses, drafting academic publications, and opportunities to represent the NGOR at national and international Annual Scientific Meetings.

Organisational benefits include:

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

**Applicants should address the required skills in their cover letter.**

**All enquiries to Dr Sharnel Perera, Program Manager on 03 9903 9257**

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.

All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This is in accordance with the Vaccination of Health Care Workers (COVID-19) Directions - Health Services. All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against influenza. This is in accordance with the Mandatory