Organisation : Barwon Health
Location : VIC Regional, Victoria (Geelong)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Health – General
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 15 Oct, 2017
About the organisation
Formed in 1998, Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance.Health services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. With the exception of neurosurgery and transplantation, virtually all other specialties are available through University Hospital Geelong.
About the role
The Barwon Health Human Research Ethics Committee (BHHREC) reviews all research conducted by Barwon Health staff or students involving human participants. The primary role of the committee is to protect the welfare and the rights of participants in research.
Membership of BHHREC is in accordance with the requirements of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2007:
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/e72syn.htm
Further information, e.g. Terms of Reference, Meeting dates are available via the REGI web page.
http://www.barwonhealth.org.au/committees-meetings-and-dates
Vacancies currently exist in the following categories of membership:
- Persons who perform a pastoral care role in a community, for example, an Aboriginal elder or a minister of religion.
- A practising lawyer, not currently engaged to advise the Barwon Health.
Applications
Applications should be sent by email to REGI@barwonhealth.org.au and should include:
- A letter detailing what you believe you can bring to the ethics committee; and
- A short curriculum vitae or summary of education and relevant work experience .
Applications are invited before October 15th 2017
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: EOI for the Barwon Health Human Research Ethics Committee via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Health_–_General
