17 Health Services jobs in South Africa

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Organization:
Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehab

Job Summary:
This is a full-time position in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kristin Archer, PhD, Principal investigator. A Health Services Research Analyst with at least 2 years of clinical research is needed on the team to support a multi-center randomized clinical trial funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). This position will enroll and follow study subjects undergoing orthopaedic surgery at VUMC and will assure compliance with the study protocol. Responsibilities will include maintaining and updating study protocol; overseeing IRB initial submission, amendments, and continuing review; recruitment and follow-up of patients; implementing data audits and quality control procedures; ongoing communication with the PI and investigative team to ensure adherence to study protocol; overseeing weekly study meetings; and preparing funding reports and data reports for abstracts and manuscripts.

Key Functions and Expected Performances:

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of study procedures and communication with investigators and federal sponsor
• Maintain IRB documentation and ensure research is conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and sponsor guidelines
• Recruit appropriate individuals for study participation according to study protocol which involves medical chart review and patient screening or interviewing
• Enroll eligible study participants
• Complete assessment procedures with study participants in clinic or remotely
• Schedule participants for initial and/or follow-up appointments
• Conduct follow-up calls, emails, or mailings related to study activities
• Communicate regularly and effectively with investigators and other members of the research team on an ongoing basis related to study protocol.
• Maintain study database
• Prepare data reports
• Attend weekly research team meetings
• Contribute to a positive work environment

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience; 2-5 years preferred
• Ongoing access to reliable transportation
• Experience in REDCap is a plus

This position will work traditional, daytime business hours Monday-Friday.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
In the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at VUMC, each year we provide 110,000 outpatient visits and manage 11,500 surgical cases — all with a passion for equipping the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons and for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. For additional information, please visit

Key Responsibilities

• Provides program management for project activities. Performs tasks related to the execution and operations of project.
• Fosters collaboration between team members, both internal and external to the project team. Maintains communication across project teams.
• Uses quantitative and qualitative research skills to participate in the design, coordination and conduct of research projects.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities

• Study Design & Conduct (Intermediate): Applies qualitative and quantitative research methods to perform preparatory, regulatory, and analytic tasking within the life cycle of a study.
• Research Administration (Novice): Knowledgeable on all phases in the lifecycle of a sponsored research project. Well versed in and able to assist researchers in reducing compliance risks and assisting in routine and specialized processes.
• Data Management (Intermediate): Interpreting, analyzing and organizing reports and metrics.
• Data Analysis (Intermediate): The ability to analyze data in an accurate manner.
• Presentation Skills (Intermediate): The ability to prepare effective presentations in content and function, able to speak competently to the level of the audience.

Our Academic Enterprise
is one of the nation's longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year.

World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease.

Aligning with Vanderbilt Health's Strategic Directions, the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff.

Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

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Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :
2 years

Education :
Bachelor's

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