Job Description

Position: Research Lead, Family and Child Health Initiative

File#: 2022-29640

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Role Level: Professioal Group (PG11) $41.95 - $52.42

Dept/Health System: Institute for Better Health

Hours of Work/Shifts: 37.5 hours per week

Posted: October 12, 2022

Internal Deadline: November 12, 2022



Trilliu

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is the largest community-based hospital system in Canada. Comprised of Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga Hospital and Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities.

As THP's research and innovation engine, the Institute for Better Health (IBH) is a core enabler of THP's mission of a new kind of health care for a healthier community through the application of scientific expertise, innovative thinking and partnerships. Focused on generating cutting-edge science and innovation in health service delivery and population health, IBH leads practical research and innovation that shapes how we engage, design, deliver, and finance health care to solve problems stretching from the bedside to the system. IBH operates within a Learning Health System Model, with specific thematic areas of focus in population health, patient and family engagement, innovative models of care, and implementation and evaluation science.

For more information, visit the IBH website here.

The Role

The Institute for Better Health is seeking a Research Lead that will support the Family and Child Health Initiative (FCHI) (https://familyandchildhealth.ca)- a community-based participatory research program focused on improving the health and wellness of children and families in the Peel region, Ontario and beyond. The Research Lead will facilitate the development and implementation of health-oriented community-based projects in partnership with numerous cross sector partners as well as manage the operational requirements. In additional to supporting scientific activities, the Research Lead will manage the operational elements of the FCHI portfolio, including coordinating study logistics and managing timelines; budget creation, tracking, and resource planning; supporting research staff in conducting the daily study activities; and organizing the ethics and regulatory requirements of various research studies. This is a unique opportunity to be exposed to the hospital setting, support innovative health research and to play a pivotal role in enabling and mobilizing health research within hospital and community settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee research and project staff to ensure milestones and key deliverables are met
• Provide scientific and methodological guidance across FCHI projects
• Operational management of FCHI scientific projects including agreements, budgets, resourcing, and timelines
• Lead and mentor research and project staff on the identification of key research questions and methodology development in accordance to protocol and data analysis
• Lead and train research staff in the creation of study materials (e.g., REB application, consent forms, data collection forms)
• Train and onboard FCHI team members (research and project staff, students, etc) to the FCHI Team
• Provide regular updates of research progress and prepare reports as determined in partnership with FCHI co-leads
• Lead and support knowledge translation activities including but not limited to peer reviewed publications, conference proceedings, and stakeholder engagement
• Contribute to grant development

Core Qualifications

• PhD in a field relevant to health (e.g., public health, health research methodology, health services research, social sciences). Candidates with a Master's degree in a related field with demonstrated exceptional experience will also be considered
• 3+ years of experience working in a health or social services related field, demonstrating knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods (Note that graduate experience qualifies)
• Experience working with diverse communities
• A broad understanding of mixed-methods, patient reported outcomes, and scientific evaluation
• Strong collaboration and relationship management skills to work with and align a diverse, inter-professional team
• Demonstrated initiative, independence, and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills

The following are considered an asset to the role and should be highlighted in the cover letter:

• Experience with community-based participatory research methods
• Experience with intervention implementation and program evaluation
• Experience or existing relationships with community organizations in the Peel Region

Please submit the following application components in a single file (PDF preferred):

• Cover letter detailing your interest in the role
• CV
• Writing sample (if applicable)

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

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Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.