Job Description

Position Overview The Department of Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a PGMP Senior Research Associate. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension. ***This position works in the Edmonton and Grande Prairie area.*** The Perioperative Glycemic Management Pathway (PGMP) is a shared care model for management of patients at-risk of high blood sugars after surgery (perioperative hyperglycemia). Evidence from Albertan surgical patients shows that there are important quality gaps in current glycemic management practices which are associated with worse patient outcomes. The PGMP is a PRIHS-funded project to implement and evaluate the PGMP in multiple surgical settings across Alberta. Reporting to the Principal Investigator.
Position Description Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Monitors the ongoing process of implementation across multiple sites
• Discusses and resolves administrative problems that arise
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all hospital and government regulations for research involving human subjects. Monitors status of Ethics Review Board approval for pending and ongoing studies, works with investigators to submit new applications, annual reviews and notification of changes to study design and methods. Mentors faculty and Research staff in completion of ethics applications and renewals
• Facilitate and lead cooperative and collaborative research initiatives within PGMP
• Championing, leading, and managing implementation of new research projects
• Provide implementation support and coordinate expertise to support teams within PGMP
• In conjunction with the Project Steering Committee, facilitating communication between stakeholders and identification of risk and contingency plans
• Monitoring of PGMP research progress
• Supervise and project management of Research Associates, Research Assistants and research students to perform a range of research and coordination tasks

Strategy

• Works in collaboration with the Project Steering Committee to formulate and develop the PGMP strategic plan
• Ensures the site implementation teams understand the strategic plans and alignment of individual research activities and projects

Communication & Relationships

• Ensuring key stakeholders across implementation sites and throughout the governance structure are informed about activities related to the PGMP
• Promote collaboration and knowledge translation with internal and external members at every opportunity
• Ensure effective communications of activities and outcomes within PGMP across the Governance Structure

Leadership

• Facilitate and supervise PGMP implementation, research staff, and students
• Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor

Qualifications / Requirements:

• PhD in Psychology or related health care area required
• Progressive advancement in Research Project Management
• Experience and Training in implementation or knowledge translation required
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative methods required
• A minimum of 3-5 years of health care research experience required, Alberta experience is an asset
• Experience managing a team
• Experience with the University environment required
• Experience in Public Speaking, presenting at research forums, publishing articles required
• Proven ability to develop local and external collaborations
• Experience directing or leading project teams
• Well-developed knowledge and expertise in the Health Care setting, particularly conducting research with physicians and patients required
• Expertise and experience managing in the area of research methods
• Experience writing ethics protocols, development of data collection forms, enrolment of participants, report generation required
• Ability to work independently and to accept responsibility for complex and sensitive decision-making as it relates to the overall conduct of the PRIHS program.
• This position requires a high level of effective time and project management, supervisory skills, leadership skills, facilitation skills, personal initiative and teamwork
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with senior administrative staff in multiple health care areas to foster collaborative research activities
• Results-driven individual with a history of delivering high quality work
• Strong collaborative and problem-solving skills
• Capable of juggling multiple tasks
• Strong time management and organizational skills with a track record of meeting commitments and deadlines
• A positive team player who is able to develop and foster strong working relationships with staff and external groups as well as an ability to develop critical partnerships
• Outstanding organizational skills are necessary to manage many competing timetables and responsibilities

Application Deadline: February 10, 2023 We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted. Additional Information This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase III. To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. For more information about the Cumming School of Medicine visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine. The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. About the University of Calgary The University of Calgary is Canada\'s leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation\'s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada\'s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca. The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca). We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.