Abstracts for the 2025 ASM Open December 3, 2024 and close February 16, 2025

Positions Vacant

Expression of Interest: Clinical Project Officer (Living Donation & Project support)

Job Title: Fixed-term, Part-Time, Clinical Project Officer

Department: Clinical Supports Projects 2024-2026

Reports To: Project Manager

Location: Hybrid - Sydney, NSW/Remote

Salary: $53/hour + super (between 15 and 22.5 hours/week)

About Us:

The Transplantation Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) is the peak clinical transplant body at the forefront of advancing transplantation science and clinical practice in Australia and New Zealand. We are committed to improving patient outcomes and supporting initiatives that enhance organ and tissue donation. Join our dedicated team and contribute to valuable projects, including shaping the future of living donation practices.

Position Overview:

TSANZ is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Project Officer to play a key role in establishing a Living Donation Clinical Working Group, developing TSANZ Living Donor Clinical Guidelines, and supporting other key clinical projects. This role requires close collaboration with the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN) and other key stakeholders in the organ donation and transplantation sector.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Assist with the coordination and establishment of a Living Donation Clinical Working Group, ensuring effective engagement and collaboration with key stakeholders.

·       Provide ongoing support to the Living Donation Clinical Working Group, including organizing workshops, consultations, assisting with drafting recommendations, providing strategic guidance and ensuring timely execution.

·       Manage the development and implementation of the TSANZ Living Donor Clinical Guidelines, ensuring they reflect the latest research, best practices, and ethical considerations.

·       Prepare project plans, timelines, and status reports for all related projects, keeping stakeholders informed of progress quarterly.

·       Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, ethical guidelines, and best practices across all living donation-related initiatives.

·       Collaborate with healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers to align project goals with broader living donor strategies and regulations.

·       Facilitate regular working group meetings, ensuring clear communication, documentation, and action item follow-ups.

·       Provide support to other TSANZ Working Groups, Advisory Committees and Special Interest Groups as needed.

Experience and Skills

·       Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related role.

·       Experience in developing clinical guidelines, coordinating working groups, clinical research and engaging with multidisciplinary stakeholders.

·       Understanding of living organ donation, transplantation, and related ethical and regulatory frameworks is advantageous.

·       Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in working with diverse stakeholders, including clinical, academic, and government partners.

·       Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.

·       Experience with public health initiatives or government-funded healthcare programs is a plus.

What We Offer:

·       The opportunity to contribute to critical projects that shape the future of living organ donation.

·       A collaborative and mission-driven work environment focused on improving patient outcomes.

·       Competitive salary and benefits package.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in the position, and any other supporting documents to Kim Rawson, Project Manager, [email protected] by midday, Monday 7th October.

Expression of Interest: TSANZ Joint Annual Scientific Meeting Convenors 2025

On behalf of the TSANZ Board and SPEC, we would like to offer an exciting opportunity for two interested members to nominate for the position of joint Annual Scientific Meeting convenor for 2025 (to be held at the National Convention Centre Canberra).

As co-convenor, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with and be supported by members of SPEC and to assist in designing the ASM program and networking sessions.

Interested applicants are invited to submit an expression of interest, with a brief 1-page outline of your research and clinical expertise, past involvement in TSANZ, along with prior experiences with education and conference organisations. If you have any questions relating to the application, please email Nieves Piaggio at [email protected].

Application for the EOI will close 25 September 2024.

Expression of Interest: TSANZ Living Kidney Donation Clinical Working Group Members

Introduction:

The Transplantation Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ), with support from the Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA), is pleased to announce the formation of the Living Kidney Donation Clinical Working Group.

The committee will be comprised of clinicians with expertise in living kidney donation. The group will play a pivotal role in enhancing clinical practices, policy development and research related to living kidney donation.

Purpose:

The Living Kidney Donation Clinical Working Group aims to:

  • Promote best practices in living kidney donation.

  • Develop guidelines and policies to improve donor and recipient outcomes.

  • Facilitate research and innovation in living donor transplantation.

  • Foster collaboration among professionals and patient representative groups with an interest in the field.

Roles and Expertise:

We are seeking expressions of interest from clinicians with diverse expertise including:

  • Nephrologists with a role in the referral and follow-up of living kidney donors and recipients

  • Transplant Physicians

  • Transplant Surgeons – donor and recipient

  • Transplantation and living donation Coordinators

  • Social workers, psychologists or psychiatrists specialising in donor/recipient counselling

  • Nurses and Allied Health Professionals with transplant and living donor experience

  • Ethicists with an interest in living kidney donation

How to Apply:

Please submit your expression of interest by midday, Friday, 20th September 2024 by providing the following:

  • A brief biography or CV highlighting relevant experience.

  • A statement of interest detailing why you wish to join the group and what you hope to contribute.

  • Contact information.

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Submit your application to Kim Rawson, TSANZ Project Manager, [email protected].

Expression of Interest: TSANZ Finance Committee Member/s

Introduction:

The Transplantation Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) is seeking expressions of interest from dedicated professionals to join its Finance Committee. We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in securing sponsorships and donations to support our mission and activities.

About TSANZ:

TSANZ is the leading professional body for transplantation in Australia and New Zealand, dedicated to promoting and encouraging the highest standards of clinical practice and research in transplantation. Our Finance Committee plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial sustainability and growth of the Society.

Role and Responsibilities:

As a member of the TSANZ Finance Committee, you will:

·          Participate in the development and implementation of financial strategies.

·          Identify and engage potential sponsors and donors to support TSANZ’s initiatives.

·          Assist in preparing and reviewing financial reports and budgets.

·          Collaborate with other committee members to ensure the effective financial management of the Society.

·          Provide advice and recommendations on financial matters to the TSANZ Board.

Qualifications and Experience:

We are seeking individuals with the following skills:

·          Experience seeking and securing sponsorships and donations.

·          Experience in financial management, fundraising, or a related field.

·          Strong networking and communication skills.

·          Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.

·          Passion for supporting the goals and objectives of TSANZ.

Time Commitment:

·          The committee meets quarterly with additional meetings as needed.

·          Participation in fundraising events and initiatives.

Application Process:

To express your interest in joining the TSANZ Finance Committee, please submit the following by September 13, 2024:

·          A brief biography or resume highlighting your relevant experience.

·          A statement of interest detailing your experience in seeking sponsorships and donations and your motivation for joining the committee.

·          Contact information.

Please submit your application to Nieves Piaggio, TSANZ Executive Officer, [email protected].

Contact Information:

For further information or inquiries and for a copy of the terms of reference, please contact Nieves Piaggo at [email protected].

We look forward to your EOI and appreciate your interest in supporting the TSANZ.

EOI for ANZDATA Working Groups

Expression of Interest Overview

Members of the Nephrology community are invited to join ANZDATA Working Group vacancies through the Expression of Interest process. The Working Group has a role in providing advice to further develop registry operations, activities, and outputs, including;

* Direction of data collection

* Assessment of data requests

* Generation of research ideas/data analysis/publication and presentations

* Assistance with relevant annual report chapter(s).

Membership Opportunities

General members are selected to provide a range of skills including leadership, sub-speciality expertise, registry data analysis and teamwork with the aim of ANZDATA-based research to maximise the scientific output of ANZDATA and to continually review the scientific basis of data collection.

Advanced trainees or Early Career Researchers are selected based on demonstrated data analysis skills and (ii) current involvement in ANZDATA projects with a Letter of support from the RACP supervisor or Head of Unit.

Email enquiries to [email protected]

Working groups with vacancies

 Expressions of interest should be forwarded as:

Brief cover letter that includes which committee/working group you are expressing interest to join, CV - Email to [email protected]