Data Analyst
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Statistician/ Data Analyst (Full Time - Fixed Term, Jan 2025 - Jan 2026)
The Data Analyst/Statistician will have strong skills to provide the Monash Health HREC with statistical reports on ethics applications, and to provide Monash Health staff with statistical consults, as well as provide key project coordination and management for data/analytics. In consultation with Professor Helena Teede and Dr Joanne Enticott, the Data Analyst/Statistician will undertake the research needed to support the Monash Centre for Health Research & Implementation and the biostatistical consulting service for Monash Health staff and students.
About Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI), Monash University and Monash Health
MCHRI sits under the Facility of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University. Established in 2005, MCHRI has grown from 3 to 180 staff and students. MCHRI is a collaborative partnership between Monash University and Monash Health. MCHRI utilises public health research as well as the translation and implementation of clinical, health services and public health knowledge, underpinned by cross sector end user engagement, to deliver health impact. MCHRI is the base for the new maternity Learning Health System (LHS), embedding research and maternal healthcare provision, to drive unprecedented, sustainable national improvement in maternity care and health outcomes for women and newborns. MCHRI works with broader reach across Monash Partners Academic Health Science Centre, nationally and internationally in our research and translation endeavours. Our vision is to create, synthesise, implement and translate clinical, health care and public health knowledge, underpinned by cross sector end user engagement, to deliver health impact. MCHRI has led organisational and individual leadership support programs in healthcare for nearly a decade.
Read more about MCHRI research at: https://mchri.org.au/about-mchri/vision-and-overview/
About the Role
Located at Monash Health within the Monash Health Translation Precinct, the Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI) is expanding its biostatistical consultancy team. The Data Analyst/Statistician will have strong skills to provide the Monash Health HREC with statistical reports on ethics applications, and to provide Monash Health staff with statistical consults, as well as provide key project coordination and management for data/analytics. The existing members in the highly-skilled biostatistical consultancy team (6 staff) provide a supportive environment and structured mentorship for new members to upskill. Projects that we support include those on the MCHRI websites at: https://mchri.org.au/
Primary responsibilities include:
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Provide research statistical support to the Monash Health HREC (ethics applications)
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Provide statistical consultations for Monash Health staff
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Project coordination and management for data/analytics components of research projects at MCHRI
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Assist with the development of evaluation methodologies, , data cleaning and analysis and preparing results & reports
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Assist in preparing documentation (including grant applications, research and conference papers)
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Provide data analysis statistical support for MCHRI research projects and programs, including maintaining/using information systems, databases, websites and record-keeping systems
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Keep abreast of developments, activities and protocols in area of expertise through liaison with staff & peers, reading relevant literature and attending meetings & seminars
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Comply with Monash Health and Monash University policy, procedure and protocols relevant to the undertaking research
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Other research and administrative duties as directed by the Professor Helena Teede & Dr Joanne Enticott
About You
The person we are seeking will be highly experienced in quantitative assessments including traditional statistics. Machine learning skills are desirable but not compulsory. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication and stakeholder consultancy skills, including the ability to communicate statistical methods and results to members of multidisciplinary research and clinical teams. The role requires sound analytical and problem-solving skills, along with demonstrated high-level organisational skills, including the ability to set priorities, manage time, plan work to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure. Experience in health and healthcare would be advantageous.
What you need:
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Tertiary qualification in health or social sciences, STEM, education or related discipline
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Quantitative research experience
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Experience in statistical consultancy or teaching would be advantageous
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Current Victorian driver’s licence
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Joanne Enticott on 0425 835 159 or via email at joanne.enticott@monash.edu.
Position Description can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 23rd December 2024