Job Description

About SickKids

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Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.


When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.


Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

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The Clinical Research Project Coordinator (CRPC) will oversee the management of the portfolio of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) within the PSCORE Program led by the Principal Investigator (PI), Prof. Unni Narayanan of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Child Health Evaluative Sciences (CHES) program of the Research Institute at SickKids. The PSCORE Program is a patient-oriented research program focusing on understanding patient priorities, development and validation of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs), development of digital health technologies to leverage these PROMs for decision-making and virtual care, and applying these PROMs in the conduct of clinical trials and outcomes research involving acute and chronic musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions in children.



The CRPC will report directly to the PI and should be able to adapt to the diverse needs of these projects, to plan and coordinate the overall development, research, digitalization, licensing and commercialization of the PROMS developed by the PSCORE program. The CRPC will oversee the day-to-day operations of on-going projects related to PROMs, which includes data management, and analysis, preparation of study results, presentations, progress reports, and manuscripts. The CRPC also works closely with the PI in the development of new projects, preparation of proposals and standard operating procedures, grant applications, and applying for ethics approval from the Research Ethics Board. In addition, the CRPC works with or supervises some personnel on the research team, including clinical research assistants, research trainees and volunteers, conducts their performance appraisals, and organizes team meetings.

Here's What You'll Get to Do:

Specific Responsibilities

Respond to requests for the use of the PSCORE program's suite of PROMs coming from clinicians, researchers, institutions, research networks and industry. Work with Industry Partnerships & Commercialization (IP&C) Team at SickKids to manage the licensing and commercialization of the PSCORE program's suite of PROMs. Collaborate with third-parties in the development of digital health applications powered by the PROMs developed by the PSCORE program. Contribute to specific elements of these digital health applications. Update and maintain the website for the PSCORE program and coordinate the design/development of promotional materials/newsletters online and for social media. Provide administrative management of multi-site contracts and research management of projects related to the PROMs development and validation. Assist PI in the development of new research proposals and preparation of grant applications, and protocols, and standardized operating procedures (SOPs). Assist in the development of case report forms and/or surveys. Manage/coordinate the scientific and ethical review processes associated with these projects. This will include the development of informed consent documents based on regulations, REB consent templates and institutional requirements; submission of documents to REB; responding to REB feedback; submission of annual renewals; and amendments to protocols as required. Develop and maintain study binders for study team use that will include original consent, patient protocol documentation, general correspondence, and case report forms, and surveys. Develop quality control guidelines for studies - e.g. eligibility confirmation, protocol compliance, scheduling of re-evaluations. Maintain databases (REDCap), manage data collection and ensure data quality, coordinate data analysis, and provide regular database reports. Maintain budget records. Participate in audits and monitoring by SickKids and other regulatory bodies or industry sponsors. Direct the training/orientation of research students, clinical research assistants, trainees, volunteers, and co-supervise trainees with the PI. Contribute to preparation of reports, presentations, abstracts and manuscripts, including submission to peer-reviewed journals for publication.

General Responsibilities

Keep abreast of regulations and policies governing clinical research. Foster collaborative relationships with other members of the research and healthcare teams at SickKids, other participating centres. Attend relevant departmental meetings or rounds to increase knowledge and understanding.

Here's What You'll Need:

Education:

Master's degree in sciences, social sciences or a health-related discipline, including health care research methods or clinical epidemiology. Master's or higher degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or Biostatistics is a strong asset. Certification as a clinical research associate (e.g., SOCRA, ACRP accreditation) is an asset.

Experience/Skills:

Prior experience in clinical research, particularly patient-oriented research. Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative methods Experience with statistics is an asset (R, SPSS) Track record of building and maintaining good working relationships with health care and research teams. Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, facilitation and superb organizational skills; attention to details. Function independently yet collaboratively within a team. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Knowledge of EndNote, REDCap along with Internet and MEDLINE search skills AI literacy and familiarity with digital technologies Prior experience in supporting Health Canada studies is an asset. Understand importance and demonstrates ability to foster a culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Here's what you'll love

This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer. A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others. A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World. For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment Type

: Full-time temporary 1 year contract with modified benefits (i.e., health & dental).

Our Commitment to Diversity

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SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

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If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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