Address- Part Time 0.6FTE fixed term contract until 2028
- Dispensing patient empowerment and self-management skills through technology enabled interventions delivered by community pharmacists
- Base Salary starting from $95,860 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Sydney Pharmacy School is a globally recognised leading centre for pharmacy education. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of pharmacists who will be leaders and innovators in their fields of practice. In 2023, we implemented two innovative integrated pharmacy degrees with increased work integrated learning opportunities. Our teams of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy, across a range of therapeutic areas.
The Sydney Pharmacy School is seeking to appoint a HEO 6 Project Officer to assist in the MRFF grant funded research relating to dispensing patient empowerment and self-management skills through technology enabled interventions delivered by community pharmacists.
The incumbent will be required to work across multiple projects led by Professor Bandana Saini, her research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a self-management coaching and adherence support health service enhanced with available digital medicine use reminder technologies delivered in the community pharmacy setting for people with asthma or COPD. The proposed health service will improve self- management abilities, health outcomes and quality of life of Australians with asthma and COPD, facilitate review of patients by their general practitioners through referral and triage pathways and improve the quality use of respiratory medicines.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Assist with the design, development and documentation of research protocols
- ensure that research protocols are adhered to, and report any adjustments that might be necessary
- provide guidance and/or advice on regulations, policies and procedures in relation to research project undertaken
- assists with preparation of Ethics Committee and governance applications as required
- assist with collection of research data, enter/store in appropriate statistical software, and prepares statistical analysis/reports as required eg; capturing and managing survey data in REDcap
- regularly sort and organise files, maintain all necessary records/documentation in a timely and concise manner
- carry out literary searches, collect papers, code information, summarise literature, etc for the Chief Investigator and/or Academics of the School/Faculty
- maintain academic and research records for the project, including project registers, EndNote libraries and publication register
- liaises with clinical specialists and affiliated researchers
- coordinate the submission of research publications for the work area
- assist research team in collection of qualitative and quantitative data and health services data.
About you
- Tertiary qualifications in appropriate discipline and/or relevant experience in related field. May have (or be working towards) postgraduate qualifications- PHD in relevant field
- extensive experience in developing and working on research projects, including expertise in using research protocols, experimental design, ethics submissions and grant applications
- proven project management skills
- be a registered pharmacist
- have current Ahpra registration
- advanced skills in data analysis qualitative and quantitative, using statistical analysis tools, and reporting on research findings
- excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day to day operational matters
- strong stakeholder management
- ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work.
To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rachel Ann Yazigi, Recruitment Operations by email to *************@sydney.edu.au.
© The University of Sydney
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Click to view the Position Description for
this role.
