Data Manager

University of Sydney

Data Manager
Medical Schools Outcome Database and Longitudinal Tracking Project

The University of Sydney
Reference No. 146880

The Medical Schools Outcomes Database (MSOD) and Longitudinal Tracking Project is a major program of medical educational research and workforce planning which has national and international significance. MSOD is a collection of demographic, educational and career intention data on medical students across all medical schools in Australia and, from 2009, graduates will be tracked through the early part of their medical career. The national database will provide a basis for monitoring and reporting outcomes of medical education programs on career take-up and contribute significantly to medical workforce planning.

Information on the project can be found at www.medicaldeans.org.au/msod.html

This project, funded by the Department of Health and Ageing, is conducted by Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand Inc. which is the peak representative body representing medical education and medical research in Australian and New Zealand universities. Although a separate organisation to the University, staff are employees of the University of Sydney (organizationally within the Faculty of Medicine) and enjoy all employment terms and conditions applicable to University staff.

There is an opportunity available for a technically-proficient Data Manager to take overall responsibility for the management of the MSOD data sets.

As the key coordinator for an extensive collection of data sets, you will apply organisational acumen to the careful cleaning, editing, anomaly analysis, consistency assurance and the back up and linking of data sets and prepare standard data reports. You will use your confident administrative and communication skills to ensure the appropriate liaison with medical schools to rectify errors, prepare and submit questionnaire drafts and distribute data. Working collaboratively in a small Project team, you will provide advice on all aspects of data management including questionnaire template revisions, data outputs and data linkage. You will provide datasets to potential researchers and collaborators for undertaking approved sub-studies/research projects.

To succeed, you will hold a degree in Information Technology, Statistics or a related field with a statistics component, and/or demonstrate a combination of relevant experience and education/training. Your background will include experience, as a data manager that has involved analyses and reporting, and with database management. A proficiency in SAS, STATA or SPSS is essential. A working knowledge of Access, SQL, large dataset management and database design and development will be advantageous.

The position is full-time fixed term until 31 December 2009, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees.

Remuneration package: up to $78,188 - $85,181 p.a. pro rata (which includes a base salary Level 7 $66,070 - $71,979 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).

For more information and to apply, please visit http://positions.usyd.edu.au/anzstat6

Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to Mary Solomon on (+61 2) 9036 3363.

Closing Date: 23 January 2009