Clinical Quality System Coordinator

St Andrew's Medical Institute

The St Andrew's Medical Institute (SAMI) is an innovative health service research organisation, which is collaboratively clinician-led and Hospital-aligned with a clear scientific focus towards optimising patient outcomes.

The Medical Institute together with St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, hosts clinical practitioners determined to expand the international recognition for St Andrew’s world-class outcomes across the range of acute care specialties.

SAMI has recently completed the second stage implementation of a innovative clinical quality system (SAMI-Net) and now seeks to fill an exciting position, which is central in supporting its expansion across other specialties and facilities.

This is a diverse role, facilitating collaborative design and ongoing development of SAMI-Net's clinical registries and performance monitoring activities. Particular emphasis will be placed on integrating clinician-led data quality and feedback processes into the system.

We are looking for a pro-active team-player with experience in supporting multi-disciplinary teams to lift their performance through quality improvement systems and change management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and confidence in working with health care professionals are also essential.

The role will also support the smooth operation of SAMI-Net’s clinical registries and clinician users including coordinating system enhancements, training and access to technical support as well as maintaining SAMI-Net’s own quality framework.

The St Andrew’s Medical Institute is situated on the edge of Brisbane's CBD in St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital. More information is available on our website.

Key Selection Criteria:

Experience in coordinating quality improvement activities and projects, including their change managementaspects;

Clinical background desirable, i.e. nursing, medical, allied health or other health professional - or experience in quality activities in a healthcare environment

High level facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills;

High level project management, organisational & priority management skills;

High level MS Office skills, including Excel

o Applications must specifically address the Selection Criteria and be accompanied by a CV to be considered.
o Candidates whose availability is limited to a substantial part-time position are encouraged to apply.

A salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant to reflect their experience.

For further information on SAMI’s research activities please refer to http://www.sami.org.au . Applications should be submitted immediately, addressed to SAMI Executive Officer by email Institute@sami.org.au