• 12 Month Contract | Part-Time at 0.4FTE
• Academic Level B | $110,127 - $130,325 p.a. pro rata.
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the College of Medicine and Public Health      

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

The Research Fellow (Implementation) will make an independent high-quality contribution to research as a key member of the MRFF AutoMedic project. The incumbent will focus on overseeing the development of an implementation science focused approach to implementation of AutoMedic software, providing leadership, guidance and advice in implementation practice, planning, and deployment. The Research Fellow will also oversee the pilot testing of the AutoMedic system at selected hospital sites in adherence to the project scope and timelines. This will require key stakeholder engagement with SA Health, SA Pharmacy, and The University of Adelaide.

In consultation with stakeholders, the incumbent will contribute to ongoing project design and implementation, the analysis of data and actively reporting on new and current research related to the MRFF AutoMedic project, including the preparation of manuscripts for high-quality publications and conference presentations.

The Research Fellow will co-supervise and support PhD students and Masters/Honours students from Flinders University. In addition, the position will contribute to the preparation of applications for research funding and reporting activities.

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Completion of a PhD in a health-management field or equivalent
• Expertise of contemporary issues in implementation science, health, aged care research and/or digital health technology
• Research experience in terms of scholarly publications and presentations at a national and/or international level in a relevant field
• An understanding of the application of theory and implementation methodology in a real healthcare setting
• Analytical skills with the ability to oversee detailed evaluations of health IT systems
• Currently registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). (Desirable)

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy 

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Sally Marotti
• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

22 Sept 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.