Clinical Research Project Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - SickKids

SickKids

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About SickKids:

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.

As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.

Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description:

Working at the Hospital for Sick Children is not just a job it's a career. Our Staff are our greatest strength as they form our vision, carry out our mission, and represent our values.

The mission of the SickKids Centre for Global Child Health (C-GCH) is to collaborate with national and global partners to improve the health of children worldwide through the advancement of child health education, and clinical research initiatives.

Our purpose is to provide a single point of coordination for key programs, policies and external relations relevant to Global Child health.

The Centre for Global Child Health is looking for a
bilingual (French/English) Clinical Research Project Coordinator to work closely with the Principal Investigator and Research Analyst in developing and implementing a study examining sexual health and reproductive rights (SRHR) in adolescent girls in three West African Countries.

The project is in partnership with Save the Children, who are implementing a multi-year program to improve the SRHR of adolescent girls in Mali, Niger and Sierra Leonne.

Here's What You'll Get to Do:

Support the development of a research question and associated study design
Support in the development of the draft study protocol, tools, consent forms, training material, database
Submit to SickKids REB
Liaise with country partners
Clean and analyse project data (with support)
Assist in writing interim and final project update reports
Attend relevant meetings, research rounds, and workshops to increase knowledge and skills
Assist with other research related activities including grant writing, and manuscript writing as needed.

Here's What You'll Need:

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Post-secondary degree in a health-related discipline; Master's degree in epidemiology or public health strongly preferred,
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Bilingual (oral and written) in French and English. Ability to communicate scientifically and professionally (oral and written) in both French and English,

Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
Excellent computer skills (strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
Experience in advanced quantitative data analysis and statistical software (please note your preferred software in your CV),
Knowledge of health research methodology and study design is an asset,
Demonstrated interest in and/or work experience related to:
the health of children and adolescents

- health research in low
- and middle-income countries

Demonstrated ability to be selfmotivated and selfdirected,
Demonstrated ability to:
Work independently, with mínimal supervision, and within a team
Be selfmotivated and selfdirected
Utilize critical thinking and problemsolving skills
Pay close attention to detail while maintaining view of the larger scope

Employment Type:

Temporary Full-time, with modfied benefits

Our Commitment to Diversity:

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation.

**How to Apply