Research Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - BC Center for Excellence in HIV/AIDS

Description

Research Coordinator

BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS

Epidemiology & Population Health
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Please note:_Only Canadian Citizens, legal residents or residents with a legal work permit will be considered._
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STATUS:_This is a full-time position, one-year with a possibility of extension_
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JOB START DATE:_As soon as possible_
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SALARY RANGE:_Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum:
_$60,427.00


Maximum:
$75,533.00_

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LOCATION:_BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE), Vancouver, BC_
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JOB:_ _Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Research Scientists, the Research Coordinator assists in the project development and coordination of the STOP HIV/AIDS Program Evaluation (SHAPE) study and other projects within the Epidemiology & Population Health program._
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ORGANIZATION:_ _The BC-CfE currently employs a team of Statisticians, Programmers, Data Managers, Clinical Research Assistants, Data Analysts, and Data Entry Clerks who work collaboratively on cohortbased epidemiological and clinical studies, and a program of qualitative research. The BC-CfE is a worldrenowned HIV/AIDS Research Centre including Research Laboratory, Clinical Trials, Drug Treatment Program, Epidemiology, and Professional Education Programs._
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BENEFITS:_Employee benefits include medical, dental, as well as accrued vacation and sick time._

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:_

- _Coordinates the planning, implementation, and maintenance of a province-wide project evaluating HIV care and services._
- _Contributes to the design and creation of communications and public relations tools, including coordinating meetings among the community, staff, research teams, and support staff._
- _Supports a team of peer research associates (PRA) and engages in community-based capacity building and development._
- _Assists with various administrative tasks associated with the day-to-day operations of research studies and projects._
- _Leads and supports various quantitative and qualitative data analyses with the support of the technical and scientific teams._
- _Engages and leads knowledge translation activities._
- _Supports, develops and evaluates strategies that encourage community participation in activities._
- _Performs other duties as required._

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JOB QUALIFICATIONS:_

- _Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Global Health, or related fields._
- _Minimum of two years of experience in a health research setting including coordinating research projects and grant based programs, and supervising data collection activities._
- _Ability to work independently and take initiative._
- _Excellent problem-solver._
- _Superb communication skills and proven ability to work collaboratively on a team._
- _An ability to synthesize scientific literature and interpret statistical data._
- _Ability to prepare publications, documents, reports and communication materials for mass distribution._
- _Demonstrated experience in conference/event planning and grant preparation._
- _Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of research design._
- _Superior verbal and written communication skills._
- _Proven understanding of social determinants of health and health equity frameworks._
- _Proven strong research skills with the ability to critically analyze results._
- _Ability to work with diverse groups in local communities._
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Please include in your letter of submission:_
- _Curriculum Vitae_
- _Cover letter detailing experience and interests_

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CONTACT:_Human Resources Coordinator_

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APPLICATION DEADLINE:_ _until position is filled_


Salary:
$60,427.00-$75,533.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location:
In person