Do you have strong administrative and organisational skills?
Are you an effective communicator, with well-developed interpersonal skills?
Are you interested to work in a collegial organisation which contributes to the well-being of the Australian community?
The Australian Orthopaedic Association is seeking a Data Requests Officer to join their Registry team in Adelaide. This role would suit a person with strong attention to detail, who is able to prioritise tasks and can work, at times, within tight deadlines.
The opportunity: Working as part of a team, the Data Requests Officer role supports the efficient handling, processing, and dissemination of medical data requests. It facilitates access to crucial medical data for research and operational activities, thereby contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and improved patient outcomes. This role assists with the workflow of data requests, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintains effective communication between various stakeholders, including medical professionals, statisticians, and external medical companies.
In particular, this role involves: Data Request Handling: assisting in the receipt and logging of new requests for orthopaedic statistical data, and ensuring that applications are accurate and complete.Request Review Support: Providing assistance in reviewing data requests to assess their scope and feasibility, as well as liaising with relevant teams to ensure timely preparation of data sets and reports.Data Dissemination Support: Supporting the review and dissemination of data reports, ensuring compliance with legislative, legal and ethical guidelines.Stakeholder Communication: Assisting in maintaining clear communication between internal teams (statisticians, clinical directors) and external parties (surgeons, hospitals, healthcare companies) to meet data requirements and deadlines.Project Monitoring: Assisting in tracking the progress and deadlines of data requests, and handling multiple projects concurrently, under the guidance of the Data Requests Coordinator.Documentation Maintenance: Helping to maintain accurate records for all communications and data-related transactions.Compliance and Confidentiality: Ensuring all data handling complies with relevant regulations, and maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality and data integrity.The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge & skills: Basic Understanding of Data: Basic knowledge of medical data handling and statistical concepts.Project Support Skills: Experience supporting projects in a research, healthcare, or similar environment, with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.Software Proficiency: Familiarity with data management systems or software tools.Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.Organisational Abilities: Strong organisational skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and maintain accurate records.Problem-Solving: Basic problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing needs and requirements.Compliance Awareness: Awareness of legal and ethical standards in handling medical data, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data security.Education/Qualifications: The appointee will have:
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field - or equivalent experience.About the Company: The Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) is the peak professional organisation for orthopaedic surgery in Australia. AOA is a not-for-profit, public company limited by guarantee.
AOA:
provides high-quality specialist education, training and continuing professional development for Australian orthopaedic surgeons,is committed to ensuring the highest possible standard of orthopaedic care,is the leading authority in the provision of orthopaedic information to the community,actively supports scientific research and orthopaedic humanitarian initiatives in Australia and overseas,operates the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry which has a core function of monitoring outcomes of all arthroplasty procedures and participating in research projects as approved by the Board.AOA has more than 2000 members, consisting of most orthopaedic consultants and trainees (registrars) in Australian hospitals, and spanning all orthopaedic subspecialties.
AOA is governed by a Board of Directors elected by Fellows of the Association. The Chief Executive Officer, appointed by the Board, is responsible for AOA's operations under delegations from the Board.
To assist the Chief Executive Officer to implement the role's Board-delegated responsibilities, the AOA's operations are separated into the following portfolios and are stewarded by members of the Executive Leadership Group, reporting to the CEO:
Office of Chief ExecutiveAdvocacy and GovernanceCommunicationsFinanceEducation and TrainingEventsAOA National Joint Replacement RegistryTechnologyRegional ManagersMember Experience, including FellowshipsPeople & CultureAOA also supports AOA Research Foundation, Orthopaedic Outreach, State branches and collaborates with orthopaedic sub-specialty societies, providing financial management and administrative assistance to these bodies.
AOA also owns and operates the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR) in Adelaide, which is permanently funded by the Commonwealth Government under contract with the AOA. It is listed by the Commonwealth Government as a Federal Quality Assurance Activity.
The AOANJRR is the largest procedure registry within Australia. It monitors the outcome of all arthroplasty procedures nationally. This includes hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle and spinal disc replacement.
AOA is in the process of developing an Academy. It is envisaged that the Academy will become key to supporting AOA membership's quality improvement, research and publication activities, by facilitating access to crucial medical data, thereby aiding in the advancement of medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes.
To apply: Submit your application via SEEK.
Please provide a cover letter, which outlines how you meet the required knowledge, skills and education criteria outlined above.
Please also include your resume detailing your relevant experience.
Enquiries can be directed to Sophie Corfield - [email protected] Applications close Friday November 8, 2024. No agencies please. You must have the right to live and work in Australia.