Manager

The Centre for Health Record Linkage (CHeReL),the Cancer Institute NSW

Cancer Institute NSW - Centre for Health Record Linkage (CHeReL)

Manager, CHeReL
Health Service Manager Level 5
$107,661 pa - $120,713 p.a. plus superannuation

Up to 12 month maternity leave contract

The Cancer Institute NSW is Australia’s first state-wide, government supported cancer control agency, saving lives through promoting the best cancer research, prevention, early detection, treatment and education initiatives. The Cancer Institute NSW is driving innovation in cancer care in NSW by working in partnership with the leaders in the field to deliver the best cancer results for the people of NSW.

The Centre for Health Record Linkage (CHeReL) is hosted by the Cancer Institute NSW and is a collaboration between ACT Health, the Cancer Institute NSW, the NSW Clinical Excellence Commission, the NSW Department of Health, The Sax Institute, the University of Sydney, the University of Newcastle and the University of New South Wales. The CHeReL will provide record linkage services for health and health services research in NSW and the ACT, and operates in strict compliance with privacy law and ethical requirements relating to personal information.

As the Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic, business and operational management of the CHeReL. You will provide expert advice to a wide range of stakeholders on technical, legal, privacy and ethical issues relating to data linkage, as well as oversee the collection and linkage of health data and its appropriate dissemination. This position is a member of the Management Committee and will be the primary point of liaison for the CHeReL member organisations.

To be successful in this role you will have relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrated professional experience gained in a research, clinical or population health environment. You will also have an understanding of data linkage and the legal, ethical and privacy issues relating to the collection, use and disclosure of personal and health information. Candidates must also have proven leadership skills and excellent negotiation skills.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the principles of EEO, OH&S, cultural diversity and ethical practice.

For further information please contact Elaine Boyd on 02 8374 5607 or view our website at www.cancerinstitute.org.au

Applications close on 3 September 2007