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Research Officer
Overview
The Research Officer is a research focused appointment in the Riverland Academy of Clinical Excellence (RACE). Working with the Executive Director of Clinical Innovation, and other existing research staff, the Research Officer will assist in the development and support of increased research capacity and impact in the LHN.
RACE is an initiative of the RMCLHN that aims to bring the benefits of integrated education, research and clinical service to the people we serve in our region. It is also the vehicle for the LHN to become recognised as a centre of excellence in rural health.
Through targeted collaborations and proactive investment, RACE will enable the LHN to take responsibility for training its clinical and support workforce, for creating an evidence base for care, and for implementing a culture of continuous quality improvement. This will contribute to the LHN delivering on the value-based care pillars of improved population health, cost-effectiveness, patient satisfaction and clinical engagement.
Reporting to the Senior Research Officers, the Research Officer is responsible for assisting in the collaboration and negotiation of partnerships with external researchers and consumers. The Research Officer will assist in providing project management, data collection and analysis written reports, and input in research planning sessions and support to training activities for staff and students in the RMCLHN. Specifically, the incumbent will manage two qualitative research projects. They will have a sound understanding of ethical considerations required within research.
The Research Officer position provides an opportunity for the incumbent to further develop their research career, to increase research capacity in their LHN colleagues, and to make a difference to the lives of people living in rural areas.
Must have a bachelor degree or equivalent is highly desirable.
Being part of Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, you will have access to flexible working hours.
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. View this video for more information about working for RMCLHN.
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Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 856109
Enquiries
Name: Paul Worley
Title: Executive Director Medical Services
Phone: 8226 6112
E-mail: paul.worley@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Tuesday 6th February 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
856109 Research Officer Job Pack.pdf
Applications close: 06 Feb 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time