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Clinical Director

ACT Audit of Surgical Mortality

• 3 hours per month (contract basis)
• Remuneration will be at the appropriate senior specialist level (hourly rate).

Overview

This new contract position will be responsible for the clinical direction and support to the ACT Audit of Surgical Mortality (ACTASM).  ACTASM is a state wide, peer reviewed and voluntary process for auditing surgical mortality.  The review process identifies areas of clinical management which can be improved.  This critically important, quality improvement initiative is funded by DHS.

The initial appointment is for a period of three years with the possibility of renewal.

As an experienced and respected Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, you will work with the ACTASM Project Officer to establish the surgical program within ACT through liaison with surgeons, hospitals and DHS as well as providing project oversight and acting as Chair of the ACTASM Management Committee.

A demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, excellent organisational and time management skills are required, as are superior verbal and written communication skills.

Contact

Enquiries can be directed to Dr Wendy Babidge, Director, Research, Audit & Academic Surgery, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, ph: +61 8 8363 7513.

Applications close COB, 30 April 2010.  Applications should be addressed to Professor Guy Maddern, Chair, ANZASM, accompanied with a cover letter quoting reference number 291 and emailed to careers@surgeons.org 

Position Description

Position Specification

Project Manager
South Australian Audit of Perioperative Mortality (SAAPM)

Research, Audit & Academic Surgery Division

• North Adelaide Location
• Full-time position
• Salary package $70,000 - $75,000 (inclusive of 9% Super)

Overview

The Project Manager will work closely with the Clinical Director to oversee the successful implementation of this project established in 2005 and governed by the Research, Audit and Academic Surgery Division. SAAPM is part of a national framework of audits, the Australian & New Zealand Audit of Surgical Mortality. This position requires liaison with SA-based surgeons, hospitals and the SA Department of Health.  This initiative is funded by the South Australian Department of Health

Primary Objective

The primary objective of this role is to lead and develop the audit process for South Australia. This includes providing de-identified reports that afford opportunity for evaluating current deficits in clinical practices and hospital systems, and using best practice approaches, to improve outcomes for patients. Duties will also include educating key stakeholders about the audit process and data collection and analysis.

The key areas of responsibility are:

• Management of a clinical database
• Management of SAAPM project staff
• Data analysis and reporting of audit findings to various stakeholders
• Management of project budget and contract deliverables

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications, experience and skills:

• A degree in health related sciences
• Training in the use of statistical programs, spreadsheets, databases and statistical packages
• Project Management or business related postgraduate qualifications
• Experience in medical-based research
• Experience in participating in health research implementation including performance monitoring and quality improvement activities

Contact

Enquiries can be directed to Mr Gordon Guy, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, ph: +61 8 8363 7513. 

Applications close COB, 26 March 2010 and must be accompanied with a covering letter quoting reference 294 and addressing education, experience and skill requirements and emailed to careers@surgeons.org

Position Description

Position Specification

Clinical Director (0.3 FTE)

Victorian Audit of Surgical Mortality (VASM)

This part time position will be responsible for the clinical direction and support to the Victorian Audit of Surgical Mortality (VASM).  VASM is a state wide, peer reviewed and voluntary process for auditing surgical mortality.  The review process identifies areas of clinical management which can be improved.  This critically important, quality improvement initiative is funded by the Victorian Department of Health.

The appointment is for a period of three years with the possibility of renewal and flexible working conditions. 

As an experienced and respected Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, you will work with the VASM Project Manager to continue and expand the surgical program within Victoria through liaison with surgeons, hospitals and the Department of Health. Additionally you will assist with project oversight and act as Chair of the VASM Management Committee.

A demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and excellent organisational and time management skills are required, as are superior verbal and written communication skills.

Remuneration will be at the appropriate senior specialist level (pro-rata).

Enquiries can be directed to Dr Wendy Babidge, Director, Research, Audit and Academic Surgery, RACS ph: +61 8 8363 7513

Applications close COB 31 March 2010.  Applications should be addressed to Professor Guy Maddern, Chair, ANZASM, accompanied with a cover letter quoting reference number 297 and emailed to careers@surgeons.org

Position Description