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Form of workAlfred HealthAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Officer - Improvement , to join our Improvement & Innovation Team within the newly formed Outpatients Support Unit (part of the Emergency, Virtual Care and Outpatients Program).
If you have project experience, and are keen to further develop project management and improvement methodology skills, please reach out to see if this could be the role for you. Fixed Term Opportunity- 12 months
Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (with monthly ADO)Classification: Managers and Administrative Worker (HS4)Play a key role in Improvement & Innovation within the Outpatients Support Unit (part of Emergency, Virtual Care & Outpatients Program)5 Weeks Annual Leave pro rata
Great Staff Benefits! Department Summary The Alfred Health Emergency, Virtual care and Outpatients (EVO) Program is responsible for the delivery of emergency and paediatric clinical services across Alfred Health, as well as several other clinical support services.
Position Summary The Project Officer – Improvement (Outpatients) will be responsible for the delivery of improvement projects with a focus on digital referral and communication systems and local quality improvements. Successful implementation of these projects will involve collecting and analysing data, working with diverse stakeholder groups, developing and testing sustainable solutions, and implementing and monitoring changes. Experience and Qualifications RequiredPrevious leadership of/involvement in a service improvement project
Skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and ExcelStrong stakeholder engagement and change management skills
Exposure to and understanding of improvement methodology in health care, such as lean, six sigma and continuous improvement methodology
Experience working with diverse stakeholders and influencing others
Experience collecting, analysing and presenting data
Staff BenefitsGenerous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through MaxxiaOnsite child care services, payroll deductible expense
Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
Modern onsite library faculties, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
Access to health and wellbeing incentives
Discounted health insurance For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Alison Hardman on *********@alfred.org.au or Tamzin Dimmock on *********@alfred.org.au
Applications close at 11pm on Friday the 23rd of February, 2024 Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged. In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination
Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au
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