NSLHD - Staff Specialist - Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) Chair (Apply via eCredential)
NSLHD is seeking an experienced Chair to lead, direct and facilitate decision making of the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and its' subcommittees.
Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Hours Per Week: up to 16
Duration: up to 2 years
Where you'll be working
We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. The Research Portfolio at NSLHD is a high performing team who are committee to support high quality, ethical research across the health District.
Purpose of the Position
The Chairperson is appointed by the Chief Executive for their knowledge, qualities and experience, and not as a representative of any organisation, group or opinion, for a period of up to 2 years and may serve 6 years or longer term with the approval of the Chief Executive or delegate.
The Chair is responsible for the overall conduct of the HREC in accordance with the Terms of Reference and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007, updated 2018). The HREC Chair works closely with the Research Office to provide professional leadership to the Committee Members to encourage best practice in ethical review.
The Chair will be expected to work flexibly by attending all HREC meetings and work with the Research Office out of session to review and approve applications.
The Northern Sydney Local Health District Human Research Ethics Committee (NSLHD HREC) reviews ethics applications for single site and multi-centre studies.
NSLHD HREC is accredited as a Lead HREC by the NSW Ministry of Health and is also a certified institution under the NHMRC National Harmonisation of Multi-centre Ethical Review Initiative (HoMER).
NSLHD HREC is accredited to review multi-centre research projects within the following areas:
The Chair is responsible for the overall conduct of the HREC in accordance with the Terms of Reference and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007, updated 2018). The HREC Chair works closely with the Research Office to provide professional leadership to the Committee Members to encourage best practice in ethical review.
The Chair will be expected to work flexibly by attending all HREC meetings and work with the Research Office out of session to review and approve applications.
The Northern Sydney Local Health District Human Research Ethics Committee (NSLHD HREC) reviews ethics applications for single site and multi-centre studies.
NSLHD HREC is accredited as a Lead HREC by the NSW Ministry of Health and is also a certified institution under the NHMRC National Harmonisation of Multi-centre Ethical Review Initiative (HoMER).
NSLHD HREC is accredited to review multi-centre research projects within the following areas:
- Clinical Trials – Phase II and above
- Population Health and/or public health
- Clinical Intervention Research (other than clinical trials).
This position is temporary with the possibility of temporary extension based on performance, funding and need.
Selection Criteria
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of an appropriate College or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia.
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
- Actively interested in human research ethics and a deep and sound understanding of the principles underpinning ethical research, including knowledge and experience in the application of the National Statement on the Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007, updated 2018).
- The Chair must be impartial, possess leadership experience and demonstrated skills to manage Committee business, possess conflict resolution and negotiation skills and have an understanding of the ethical issues in human research.
- Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with a wide range of people, both internal and external to NSLHD.
Need more information?
1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description
2) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide
3)To view the Scope of Clinical Practice for this position click here
For role related queries or questions contact Peter Caddy on (02) 9450 7089 or email nslhd-research@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 3 February 2025
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