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Eastern Health

Hospital in the Home Medical Lead – Research, Quality and Safety

Eastern Health

. Lead HITH research activity, quality improvement programs, patient safety initiatives and clinical governance projects .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeAustraliaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading home-based acute care initiatives, including research, quality improvement, and clinical governance. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and translate evidence into practice to enhance patient outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Fellowship Of A Recognised Specialist Medical CollegeCurrent Registration With The Medical Board Of Australia/AHPRADemonstrated Experience In HITH, Ambulatory Care, Virtual CareResearch Governance Experience Including Ethics ApplicationsExcellent Communication And Stakeholder Engagement Skills

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Hard Skills
Quality ImprovementClinical GovernancePatient Safety InitiativesResearch ExperienceData AnalysisEvidence-Informed Service ImprovementsMentoring Capability DevelopmentPublications And PresentationsRegulatory Requirements ComplianceClinical Trials Experience
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationInfluencingStakeholder EngagementTeamwork
Certifications & Qualifications
Ongoing Compliance With CPD RequirementsSatisfactory National Police CheckCompliance With Mandatory Vaccination Requirements
Industry Keywords
Home-Based Acute CareHITH ResearchQuality SystemsStrategic PlanningOperational PlanningWorkforce PlanningMultidisciplinary TeamsHealth Services PartnershipsEvidence TranslationScholarly Activity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead HITH research activity, quality improvement programs, patient safety initiatives and clinical governance projects
  • Develop a HITH research and innovation agenda
  • Support clinical governance and quality systems
  • Lead service improvement initiatives
  • Translate evidence into practice to improve patient outcomes
  • Work with clinicians, researchers and academic partners
  • Build research capability across the workforce
  • Support publications and presentations
  • Strengthen Eastern Health's profile as a leader in home-based acute care
  • Act on behalf of the Clinical Director when required
  • Contribute to strategic, operational and workforce planning activities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Fellowship of a recognised specialist medical college
  • Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia/AHPRA
  • Ongoing compliance with CPD requirements
  • Demonstrated experience in HITH, ambulatory care, virtual care, or other bed-substitution models
  • Demonstrated research experience, including peer-reviewed publications, presentations and scholarly activity
  • Experience in research governance, including ethics applications, clinical trials, and regulatory requirements
  • Demonstrated experience in quality improvement, clinical governance and patient safety within a healthcare setting
  • Proven ability to lead, influence and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams
  • Mentoring capability development of clinicians
  • Ability to analyse clinical and operational data, evaluate outcomes, and implement evidence-informed service improvements
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
  • Ability to build partnerships across health services and academic institutions
  • Eligibility to work in Australia
  • Satisfactory National Police Check
  • Compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination
  • Evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Fractional role with flexible hours to support work-life balance
  • Continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Study and professional development leave
  • Leave purchasing options
  • Fitness programs
  • Confidential employee assistance services for you and your family
  • 24/7 access to support resources
  • Salary packaging through Maxxia
  • Novated leasing options
  • Employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more