Ethics and Research Administrative Officer

at  Alfred Health

• Alfred MSNI Ethics and Research Admin Officer
• Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 3 (HS3)
• Part-time : 45.6 hours per fortnight

SKILLS

• Relevant qualifications in administrative and/or research governance work
• Experience in Clinical Research especially Human ethics and Governance processes.
• Experience and working knowledge of ethics databases such as ERM
• Experience in financial management of research trials
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Strong and proven time management skills
• Have good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to work independently as well as within a diverse team environment.

We are looking for a highly organised, energetic person with experience in clinical research to join our collaborative team. The primary responsibility of the MSNI Ethics and Research Admin Officer is to prepare and submit Human Research Ethics Committee Ethics (HREC) and Governance applications, budgets, amendments and progress reports for the various clinical and investigator-initiated trials being conducted by the Alfred MSNI and NOPH unit. The appointee will be required to liaise with the relevant investigators and the responsible research nurse for a variety of research projects. The appointee will also communicate and work with the CRO Monitors and other relevant staff as required to support various studies.
The appointee will be required to provide clerical assistance to the Director, MSNI as well as other clerical and admin duties as directed by the MSNI nurse consultant and Clinical Research Coordinator, the NOPH Practice and Research Nurse and relevant administrators. .
The role will be varied with wide exposure to different trial methods. The appointee will be able to continue building their skill set in a supportive environment.