Job Description

Company : IWK HealthReq ID: 183215
Department/Program: Obs/Gyn Research, Research Services
Location: HalifaxType of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (50% FTE) for 1 year x 1 position(s)
Start Date: August 2024
Union Status: Research, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $18.2461 - $23.0487 /hour
Closing Date: June 28, 2024 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other\'s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our , and enjoy access to enhanced and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi\'kma\'ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi\'kmaq people. Working in Mi\'kma\'ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.The OpportunityThe incumbent will assist in the implementation of a research project, \xe2\x80\x9cDeveloping AbortionCareTXT, a text message program for individuals undergoing medication abortion\xe2\x80\x9d within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The Research Assistant will report to the Administrative Research Coordinator and will also work closely with Principal Investigator(s) on this project, Dr. Melissa Brooks and Dr. Justine Dol.
The Research Assistant will be responsible for the management of data, including the determination of subject eligibility, collection of data, quality assurance, and the organization of records.
The primary task will be data collection and analysis. Also, the incumbent will assist with participant recruitment and assist the research team with troubleshooting. They must communicate rapidly and effectively with the research team that includes collaborators across Canada, complete all other connected tasks as assigned by the supervisors and participate in research meetings. They will be responsible for conduct interviews and perform thematic analysis using a user-centered design approach.Major Responsibilities:1 Project Management and Administration

• Assist in gaining approvals that are necessary, particularly appropriate Research Ethics boards.
• Understands the standards and procedures for research in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, the IWK Health Centre, and Dalhousie University.
• Develop technical reports, presentations, and other dissemination activities.

2. Participant Recruitment

• The Research Assistant must be competent in participant screening and recruitment and obtaining informed consent for research studies.
• Communicate effectively and interactively with participants during enrolment process and throughout the study period in order to make participants feel comfortable.
• Demonstrate the ability to review and apply the eligibility criteria when screening participants for recruitment into a study.
• Identifies and coordinates available resources in order to provide for continuity of care for the participant.
• Participates and collaborates as a member of the interdisciplinary team, which includes the participant, family and community resources in successfully completing all study visit requirements.
• Completes the necessary recruitment documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assesses and ensures subject\'s safety throughout participation in research studies.

3. Data Collection

• Schedule and carefully track research-related data collection with participants according to the timeline laid out by the research protocol.
• Collects data which may include application of questionnaires and interviewing,
• Enters data in the manner specified in the research protocol.
• Summarizes the findings of the qualitative analysis, including actionable recommendations for future program planning and implementation

Hours of WorkMonday to FridayYour Qualifications

• Master\'s degree in health or related field:
• Must demonstrate experience in qualitative research methods, particularly in a health-related area
• Must be experienced in use of NVivo or similar software,
• Meticulous organization skills and excellent communication skills,
• Demonstration of research productivity is an asset
• Familiar with the Research Ethics Board of the IWK Health Centre, and Nova Scotia Health Authority.
• Completed the TCPS2 online course.
• Familiar with user-centered design methdology
• Fluency in English language

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

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