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.Fixed Term Full Time (1.0 EFT / 76 Hours)Multiple positions availableManagers and Administrative Worker Grade 1Located at The AlfredGreat Staff benefitsDEPARTMENTSTAREE (www.staree.org.au) is a double-blind, randomised primary prevention trial investigating whether daily active treatment of Atorvastatin versus placebo will enhance disability-free survival (death, dementia and disability) and prevent major cardiovascular outcomes in healthy participants aged 70 years and over. The trial is primarily funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia.POSITIONThis is an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join the 'STAtins inReducingEvents in theElderly' (STAREE) clinical trial located in Melbourne. They will report to members of the STAREE management team overseeing endpoint collection and adjudication.The main responsibilities of the Research Assistant will be to request and obtain clinical documentation and prepare endpoint cases for adjudication by external adjudication committees. The Research Assistant will be responsible for reviewing endpoint cases to ensure that all clinical documents are fully de-identified, and that sufficient documentation has been obtained to meet the endpoint criteria. They will liaise with STAREE management, medical officers and endpoint assistants.ABOUT YOUThe ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment, a high level of written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCEA degree in a medical or health sciences field with relevant work experienceHighly organised with proven ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environmentAbility to solve problems by using discretion, innovation and the diagnostic skills within areas of functional responsibility or professional expertiseHigh levels of written and verbal communication skillsExcellent attention to detail and demonstrated ability to adhere to protocols and standard operating proceduresDemonstrated computer skills in databases, word processing and spreadsheetsThorough understanding of human research ethics principlesDemonstrated capacity to work with internal and external colleagues in a collegiate mannerProven ability to work independently as well as part of a teamDesirable:Previous experience in a similar organisation and environmentBENEFITSSalary packagingNovated leasingDiscounted car parkingIf you have any enquiries about the role, please contact Andrea Curtis, Research and Governance Manager at ****** Close: 11pm AEST, Sunday 5th January 2025Alfred 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 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.Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au
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