Job Description

Company : IWK HealthReq ID: 186282
Department/Program: MOM-LINC, Research Services
Location: HalifaxType of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) for 1 year x 1 position(s)
Start Date: September 2024
Union Status: Research, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $28.8078 - $36.01 /hour
Closing Date: August 20, 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 OpportunityA Research Coordinator (RC) is needed for research projects focused on examining interventions to improve outcomes of medically at-risk newborns specifically related to pain, stress, and neurodevelopment as well as novel knowledge synthesis and dissemination methods, and digital e-heath interventions aimed at enhancing parental engagement. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, Dr. Marsha Campbell-Yeo, and in collaboration with the MOMLINC Lab research team, the RC will support a program of research that uses various quantitative and qualitative methods across clinical trial and implementation science designs. Funded by national and provincial health research funders, the research includes primary data collection in hospital settings, online and systematic reviews. The team values diversity and is committed to equity, both in our work and in how our team functions.Core Responsibilities:The research coordinator will be responsible for:

• Working closely with the PI to provide oversight for day-to-day research related operations locally on site and across participating sites
• Data collection and analysis
• Creating research dissemination material
• Communicating with the various research teams and organizing team meetings
• Conducting systematic literature reviews
• Supporting the development of grant applications
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Hours of WorkMonday - Friday, 7.5 hours per shiftYour Qualifications

• This position is well-suited for someone with a graduate degree in the health disciplines, or related field.
• Previous work or volunteer experience in research as well as excellent communication and time management skills are essential.
• Must have working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of programs (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), and use of other programs (e.g. R, SPSS, Zotero, NVivo, Zoom), a strong asset.
• Previous experience with project management, e-health technologies, supervision of staff, trainees, and budget is a valued asset.

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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