Data Manager
The Senior Data Officer will assist the Director Research Centre with management of data and providing data system support for Family Planning NSW.
Summary about this job
Clinical/Medical Research
Company: Family Planning NSW
Location: Sydney
Work type: Part Time
Salary: Base Salary + Salary Packaging
Phone: +61-8-8083-4002
Fax: +61-7-5499-6862
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Detail information about job Data Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy
Ashfield Location
Part-time Permanent Position (16 hours/week)
Position Overview
The Senior Data Officer will assist the Director Research Centre with the management of data and providing data system support for Family Planning NSW.
Selection Criteria
Essential
• BSc/BA in computer science or relevant field
• Proven experience as data administration and management functions (collection, analysis, distribution etc.)
• Proven experience and knowledge on relational database and data extraction programs (i.e. SQL query, crystal report, Visual Basic, MS Access Query, SAS, etc).
• Knowledge about systems business requirements and data model
• Experience using Microsoft Office packages (Access, Word & Excel)
• Familiarity with modern database and information system technologies
• Ability to work in a task-oriented team and with technical and managerial personnel.
• Excellent organizational skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Awareness of privacy requirements and ability to maintain confidentiality
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
- Experience within the health / medical & education environment from an IT perspective
Values
- Must be pro-choice including a women's choice to terminate a pregnancy
- Must support the Family Planning NSW values:
- Human rights focus - promoting the rights of all people to reproductive and sexual health
- Integrity - maintaining a strong ethical base, being accountable and transparent
- Inclusiveness - valuing and respecting diversity without judgement
- Equity of access - ensuring access to our services for all including priority populations
- Client centred - placing the needs of the whole person at the centre of our work
- Commitment to excellence - ensuring high standards in all our work
Other requirements
- A Criminal Record Check and/or Working With Children Check is/are required prior to commencement in this role
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the management of data requirements of the Family Planning NSW to ensure that contractual obligations are achieved.
- Assist with the maintenance of boundaries of postcodes, local government areas, and Local Health Districts to ensure population and reproductive and sexual health indicators are mapped in relation to area of need.
- Participate in the development/maintenance of data dictionaries and definitions and business requirements to support Family Planning NSW programs and services
- Assist in the development of standard operating procedures for data collection, data security and data quality control.
- Ensure confidentiality of the data in accordance with the NSW Ministry of Health Privacy Manual.
- Liaise with Senior Managers in the collection of data and reports.
- Undertake data entry, data extraction, data reporting and data maintenance for Family Planning NSW
- Coordinate the FPNSW data intake including the production of quarterly, annual and other reports required by the funders, Board and other relevant stakeholders.
- Perform any other duties as directed by the Director Research Centre
Financial and resource management / administration
- Maintain appropriate resource allocation, and effective management and administrative practices, in accordance with organisational policies, processes and delegations of FPNSW.