Patient Recruitment Coordinator

Cancer Institute NSW

Patient Recruitment Coordinator
(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.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, Central Cancer Registry, you will be responsible for coordinating the patient recruitment program to provide researchers with access to the Central Cancer Registry to support a range of cancer research studies. This involves consulting and collaborating with investigators on the design, planning and implementation of studies, the review and development of protocols and the supervision of a Patient Recruitment Officer who supports the service.

Candidates must have appropriate tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience, a sound understanding of research methods and practices preferably gained in health and experience with data management and establishing databases. Candidates must also have well developed communication and interpersonal skills and the capacity to deal with patients that are upset or distressed in a sensitive manner. An understanding of and a capacity to comply with information privacy, confidentiality and research ethics guidelines is also a requirement of this position.

Interested candidates should access application information and a comprehensive position description outlining the selection criteria from www.cancerinstitute.org.au

For all positions at the Cancer Institute NSW 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.

Applications close on 12 October 2007.