Job Description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3

Job Title Assistant Project Coordinator - SHAWNA

Department Deering Research Division of Social Medicine | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range $3,982.67 - $4,703.83 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date May 24, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date May 23, 2024

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.



Reporting to the Principal Investigator(s) and supervised by the Project Coordinator, the Assistant Project Coordinator facilitates the recruitment of potential study participants, through direct in-person, phone and online outreach activities. The Assistant Project Coordinator will also support Community-Based Interviewers in carrying out outreach activities in their home communities, by providing necessary project resources. This position contributes to the development and maintenance of contacts with individuals, community-based organizations, service providers across the province of BC.

ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS

The Centre for Gender and Sexual Equity (CGSHE), a UBC and SFU-affiliated academic research centre housed at Providence Health Care. The CGSHE has a strategic mandate of leadership in promoting gender equity and sexual health equity through in BC, Canada and globally. The CGSHE

is a network of over 30+ UBC and SFU faculty, their UBC/SFU research teams, and affiliated trainees with shared mission and goals.

WORK PERFORMED

- Conducts outreach activities off-site in the community services setting and/or other facilities with varying environments (e.g. drop-in centres, shelters, non-profit residences, private SROs, health care facilities, public spaces in inner city setting). Outreach activities will also include phone and internet-based communication (e.g. e-mail, online forums).

- Establishes contact and networks with provincial community organizations/services over the phone, by e-mail, or other means of communication as necessary.

- Facilitates participant recruitment activities and is point of contact regarding study information and questions.

- Pre-screens potential research participants according to study protocols and enrolls eligible participants.

- Responsible for assuring informed consent procedures and ethical guidelines for research involving human subjects is followed as per provided training.

- Trains Community-Based Interviewers on outreach and data collection protocols as needed.

Supports Community-Based Interviewers with outreach materials, pre-screening prospective participants, provides questionnaires and resources required for conducting research interviews.

- Ensures policies and procedures for data management are followed and all documents are entered and filed as required by ethical guidelines.

- Assists in qualitative and quantitative data analysis as relevant, and contributes to the drafting of research reports, other research materials and outputs, as well as knowledge translation and communication materials outputs as required.

- Organizes follow-up activities in collaboration with the broader team, including managing the timeline, collecting and collating feedback from staff and other research team members on changes to the questionnaire, and providing the final changes to incorporate into new questionnaires. This role may require communication with other research studies as required.

- Participates in presentations to community organizations as needed.

- Refers participants to appropriate services when required.

- Performs other related duties as required.

The incumbent will work out of CGSHE in designated, appropriate workspace at the CGSHE/ UBC Clinical / Community Research Hub and/or CGSHE/UBC Hornby St offices.

CONSEQUENCES OF ERROR/JUDGEMENT

This position entails a high level of confidentiality and discretion. Failure to maintain research and program information in confidence could result in damage to credibility and poor relations with internal and external stakeholders. Errors in judgment could result in serious financial or

reputational consequences for the Centre, undermining the Centre\'s ability to meet commitments and achieve its strategic objectives, including the inability to successfully meet granting agencies\' deliverables. Poor public/private sector relationships could result in a negative image of CGSHE and may impact levels of research funding made available through partnerships. Errors could result in significant concerns regarding the liability, credibility, and integrity of the Centre, PHC/ PHCRI, and the University.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports directly to Principal Investigators and works under the supervision of the Project Coordinator(s). Works under general direction within established policies, procedures, and standards. Work reviewed against task objectives and conformity to standards.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience, Skills and Abilities

A level of education equivalent to High School Diploma plus additional course work. Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Health or Social Sciences, Public Health, Public Policy or related field an asset. Plus two (2) years minimum experience in frontline/ community services or community organizing experience with underserved communities.

Community knowledge and/or lived experience working with relevant communities.

Strong gender and social equity lens and knowledge and experience with underserviced populations.

Research experience or training is an asset.

Current CPR, sexual health, and/or naloxone administration training an asset.

Class 5 Drivers License an asset.

Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.

Excellent interpersonal skills including conflict management / crisis resolution skills.

Organized with meticulous attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and within a diverse team environment

Familiarity with community services locally (Metro Vancouver) and provincially is an asset.

Flexibility in hours and willingness to work across CGSHE offices and community to support outreach and recruitment.

Experience with data entry is an asset.

Excellent time management skills.

Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

Knowledge and skills to work with diverse community collaborators, service providers and other stakeholders.

Computer skills including experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, experience as a sex worker, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

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