Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research, and education.
We provide health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
Position Details:
* Fixed Term – 12 month contract – possibility to extend
* Full time: 76 hours per fortnight
* Salary range - $103,178 (depending on hours, qualifications, and experience)
* Great Staff benefits, 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging
The School:
The School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (SPHPM) at Monash University is a teaching and research unit of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and is centred at the Alfred Hospital Campus.
The Role:
The Clinical Trial Coordinator plays a pivotal role in managing and supporting cardiovascular clinical trials, focused on cardiac arrest, shock, myocardial infarction, and structural heart disease.
This position involves coordinating all aspects of clinical trials, such as participant recruitment, data collection, and ensuring compliance with research protocols and ethical standards.
The role requires close collaboration with healthcare professionals, patients, and research teams to facilitate the seamless execution of trials.
Additionally, the coordinator contributes to ethics submissions, manuscript preparations, and fostering advancements in cardiovascular research.
Key Selection Criteria:
1. A Bachelor's degree in a clinically relevant field is required, with preference given to candidates holding a Master's degree or higher qualification.
2. Demonstrated extensive experience in the development and management of research projects, including expertise in implementing research protocols, preparing ethics submissions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
3. Proven ability to liaise effectively with participants, patients, and healthcare professionals, fostering strong communication and trust throughout the clinical trial process.
4. Advanced organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, establish priorities, and consistently meet tight deadlines in a dynamic research environment.
5. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including researchers, clinicians, and participants.
6. Strong capacity to work independently with minimal supervision, take initiative in problem-solving, and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve research objectives.
7. Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency in research-related software, database management systems, and data analysis tools to ensure accurate and efficient handling of research data.
8. Extensive experience in data collection and entry, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and reliability to support the integrity of research findings.
9. A proven ability to build and maintain excellent rapport with patients and their families, ensuring a positive and empathetic approach to participant engagement.
10. Practical experience using software such as MS Excel, Qualtrics, REDCap, EndNote, and statistical packages, demonstrating the ability to manage and analyze data effectively.
11. A strong understanding of epidemiology and public health principles, with the ability to apply this knowledge in the design and execution of clinical trials and research studies.
12. Completion of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training is desirable, reflecting a commitment to maintaining high standards in clinical trial conduct and compliance.
Benefits of working with us:
* Work in an exciting and dynamic field.
* Be a part of a supportive, dedicated growing team.
* Attractive remuneration package plus salary sacrificing options.