Research Administrative Coordinator - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Req ID: 162678

Company:
Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department:
RSH Geriatric Med Hogan C 894286

Type of Employment:
Casual
Hourly FT long-assignment (100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)****Status: MGMT/NON-Union
Management/Non Union** Position**
Posting Closing Date: 18-Aug-23

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada.

We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centers and community-based programs we operate across the province.

Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health's Research, Innovation and Discovery portfolio is transforming health care delivery and improving the health of all Nova Scotians by leading initiatives that deliver high-impact health care solutions and developing strategic partnerships with clinical champions, industry, healthcare foundations, governments and academic partners.

By pairing leading researchers, innovators, and clinicians with entrepreneurs through our newly formed Health Innovation, Research and Discovery Hub, their creative solutions are improving health and health care while also contributing directly to Nova Scotia's economy.

The NSH commitment to better care for our aging population who live with frailty, and anyone with dementia, is expressed in part by its support of Geriatric Medicine Research (GMR; formerly the Geriatric Medicine Research Unit).

Reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI) and/or the Research Manager, the Research Administrative Coordinator is responsible for the administrative coordination of research and scholarly related activities.

Responsibilities:

Planning and Coordination

Serves as the initial contact/resource person to the Researcher; reviews and responds to all incoming correspondence and inquiries, bringing attention to issues of particular relevance or urgency
Schedules, maintains, and prioritizes the Researcher's calendar and coordinates supporting/background material;
Coordinates/organizes meetings, conferences and functions as required
Establishes and maintains relationships with stakeholders including Department of Medicine, NS Health and Faculty of Medicine, agencies, and organizations with whom the Researcher interacts

Administration

Updates and maintains Researcher CV and Biosketches in various tools ie.

Canadian Common CV, NIH Biosketch;

Provides administrative support to committees under the responsibility of the Researcher
Composes routine correspondence and proofreads and edits a variety of material

Financial Coordination

Responsible to coordinate invoicing for clinical and academic work.
Maintains appropriate financial records for meetings, travel and other research related activities;

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Grade 1
Successful completion of a one year Secretarial/Business diploma or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Minimum of three years' experience supporting a senior level management position
Previous research administrative experience preferred
Medical Terminology course preferred
CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or CCRA (Certified Clinical Research Associate) an asset
Experience in an academic health care facility will be considered an asset
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MSTeams),, Zoom,, Adobe Pro and Internet
Demonstrated ability to recognize sensitive issues and respond accordingly
Excellent organizational, followthrough and time management skills, prioritize tasks and manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced, timesensitive and highly confidential environment
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Excellent customer service skills
Demonstrated minute taking experience
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development