Research Officer

at  Queensland Health

About the role
This is a research officer role that operates within a multi-disciplinary, hospital-based research unit to assist in the progression of specific paediatric research projects. The role has a broad range of duties that contribute to the design of research protocols, ensuring research governance protocols and requirements are met and recorded, data collection, entry, and support with statistical analysis. The position will work directly with a Chief Investigator on a day-to-day basis to achieve research KPIs for a specific research project, consistent with a research plan proposal. The overall purpose of the role is orientated toward supporting research activity and associated tasks required for effective research design, governance, and reporting/publication of research results.
About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Respect - demonstrates interpersonal savvy, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and balances the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people at all times
• Teamwork - collaborates effectively, values differences
• Compassion - is completely patient / client focussed, demonstrates self-awareness and the effects of behaviour on others, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity
• Integrity - demonstrates sound decision quality, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively / manages complexity to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in project and/or research methodologies, medical terminology, data collection and management. Knowledge of hospital systems and the electronic medical record will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to professionally disseminate information to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships as part of an interprofessional health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to apply effective written and verbal communication skills to coordinate and manage the activities and reporting for this research study.
• An understanding of the relevant research guidelines, legislation, policies and practices, especially within the government hospital and health sector environment.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it’s so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Job ad reference number: CAB570309Close date: Thursday, 20th June 2024
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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Please refer the Job description for details