Clinical Research Project Coordinator, Anthony Lab - Toronto, Canada - SickKids

SickKids

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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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:

Clinical Research Project Coordinator - Anthony Lab
The Clinical Research Project Coordinator (CRPC) coordinates clinical research studies according to regulatory and institutional guidelines and requirements.

This includes coordinating participant recruitment, data collection, data entry and analysis, study administration, and preparing consents and paperwork required by the Research Ethics Board.

The CRPC also assists in the preparation of study results, including presentations, progress reports, and manuscripts.

Program of research summary:

Dr.

Samantha Anthony's program of research focuses on establishing an evidence-based foundation for successful psychosocial adaptation and enhanced quality of life for individuals with chronic disease, with a specific focus on pediatric solid organ transplantation.

Two key components of her research program include:
(1) systematically integrating patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) into clinical practice to enhance patient care and improve health outcomes; and (2) developing and evaluating digital health technologies which deliver innovative self-management, peer mentoring and transitional care interventions.

Specific job duties include:

Initiate study setup, and obtain and maintain research ethics approval and research ethics amendments.
Participate in study recruitment, consenting, participant followup, and data collection.
Oversee and participate in data management (e.g., data cleaning and data entry) and quantitative/qualitative data analysis.
Keep abreast of regulations and policies governing clinical research.
Liaise with external stakeholders.
Encourage and foster collaborative relationships with healthcare teams at SickKids, other participating centres and government and community agencies.
Attend relevant departmental meetings and rounds to increase knowledge and understanding.
Develop and monitor study timelines.
Assist with design/development of knowledge translation materials, including posters and newsletters.

Here's what you need:

Master's degree in a Health Science discipline.
Minimum of two years of experience in clinical research.
Ability to function both independently and collaboratively within a team.
High precision and attention to detail, patience and ability to work with complex tasks.
Familiarity with both quantitative and qualitative research methodology including conducting interviews and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
Previous experience working with quantitative (e.g., SAS) and qualitative (e.g., NVivo) software is an asset.
Previous experience with online databases (e.g., REDCap) is an asset.
Experience in a pediatric clinical research is an asset.
Superior communication, organization and time management skills.
Ability to develop strong working relationships.
A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Here's What You'll Love:

A focus on employee wellness
with our new
Staff Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Selfcare helps us support others.
A hospital that welcomes and focuses on
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.**:
A flexible
remote hybrid work environment.
The opportunity to
make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you'll be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of
Healthier Children. A Better World.

Employment type:

Fulltime
1year contract (renewable based on funding availability)

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