Job Description

Company : IWK Health

Req ID: 158190
Department/Program: Associated Research, Research Services
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT short-assignment (40% FTE) until 06/12/2024 x 1 position(s)

Start Date: June 2023
Union Status: Research, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $17.6266 - $22.266 /hour
Closing Date: June 5, 2023 (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 Opportunity

The Research Coordinator will provide support to Dr. Megan Thomas and Manager of Inpatient and Ambulatory Medical Care, to deliver the Sleep for Health in Hospital and at Home Translating Research into Care Award. Dr. Megan Thomas is an Associate Professor and Developmental Pediatrician in the Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University. Her research focuses on promoting healthy sleep for children and youth, and their families. As a Developmental Pediatrician, Dr. Thomas works to support individuals with a range of neurodevelopmental conditions to access appropriate services and live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives. This research will require continually working with patients, families, and staff of the IWK and primarily take place within Inpatient and Ambulatory Medical Care, Children\'s Health Program, at the IWK which includes the Pediatric Medical Unit (PMU).

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Preparation of Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions, protocol amendment forms, and grant applications.
• Project management of the Shhh2 project.
• Participant recruitment
• Obtain informed consent and conduct study procedures according to protocols
• Data management which includes quantitative and qualitative data collection, entry, preparation, and analysis
• Assist with focus groups with parents and health care providers.
• Execute questionnaires as required for studies.
• Assist with tracking and reporting progress.
• Draft research reports/presentations/manuscript and publication materials.
• Conduct literature searches including interpretation and summarizing scientific literature.
• Patient partner engagement.
• Maintaining excellent professional relations with families and patients as well as collaborative relationships with clinical staff (physicians, nurses, ward clerks, etc.)
• Managing study finances within study budgets (e.g., participant reimbursements)
• Study communications, including emails and mail to participants.
• Other related administrative duties as needed.

Assistance with general lab management:

• Facilitating lab communications (e.g., answering emails, phone calls, and mail promptly, updating websites and social media platforms)
• Coordinating lab meetings and events (e.g., booking rooms, managing equipment, preparing agendas, recording minutes, etc.)
• Preparing reports and other summary documents (e.g., CVs)
• Establishing and maintaining office filing systems to ensure efficient storage and retrieval of information and records.
• Photocopying, scanning, and delivering documents.
• Assist with supervising research volunteers and trainees.

Hours of Work

15-18 hours/week. Some flexibility can be accommodated (e.g., some early mornings, evenings, or weekends may be required)

Your Qualifications

• Master\'s degree (research based) or doctorate degree preferred but a relevant Honours degree may be considered
• Experience in a related role in a health centre or university/academic environment, and/or relevant experience working with children and families
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Attention to detail with a high regard for quality and a demonstrated ability to establish and meet timelines and deadlines
• High degree of computer literacy and internet resourcefulness (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, etc.).
• Previous experience with qualitative analysis and software programs
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and also collaboratively within a team structure
• Professionalism, good interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact well with families, children of all ages, and vulnerable populations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Competencies in other languages an asset
• Experience with social media for science communication, patient engagement, and knowledge translation an asset.
• Experience using university and hospital libraries including experience with reference management software (e.g., EndNote or Mendeley) preferred
• Experience in writing manuscripts, protocols and reports an 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. Additionally, as per Nova Scotia\'s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre\'s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis

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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