Role Title: Research and Innovation Intern 2
Organisation: Department of Health
Internship Period: Summer (November - December)
Location: East Perth
Role Overview
The intern will support the development of a system-wide structure for health research and innovation across Fiona Stanley Hospital and relevant health services. The project will involve researching current approaches, identifying opportunities for collaboration and helping develop a clear framework to support research and innovation activities.
Key Responsibilities
Research existing health research and innovation structures and best-practice models.
Assist with mapping current research and innovation activities, programs and stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to improve coordination, collaboration and information sharing.
Contribute to the development of a proposed system-wide framework or structure.
Assist with preparing documentation, reports and presentations to communicate findings.
Support stakeholder engagement and consultation activities as required.
Identify opportunities to strengthen research translation, innovation and continuous improvement.
WA Health is now governed by the Health Services Act 2016.
The new legislation represents a significant reform in health, and is designed to modernise the way our health services are structured, governed and delivered; to promote better health, better care and better value to all Western Australians.
The legislation established the Department of Health as ‘System Manager’ for WA Health, providing stewardship, guidance and support to our health services using a collection of binding Policy Frameworks in 18 key areas of health service delivery, to ensure they provide consistent, efficient and effective services into the future.