Research Coordinator, Associated Research - Halifax, Canada - IWK Health Centre

IWK Health Centre

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Company :

IWK Health**:

Req ID:162895

Department/Program:
Associated Research, Research Services

Location:
Halifax

Type of Employment:
Temporary Hourly PT short-assignment (50% FTE) for 9 months x 1 position(s)

Start Date:
September 2023

Union Status:
Research, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit

Compensation:
$17.6266**:

- **$22.266 /hour

Closing Date:
August 14, 2023 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region.

We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other's talent and celebrate our successes.

We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs.

We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

The Opportunity:

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

Collating information on sleep research projects in different departments and faculties within Dalhousie University, other universities within Nova Scotia and throughout the Maritimes.
Identifying professionals with clinical, educational and/or research sleep interests and expertise within the Maritimes.
Fostering connections and relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
Data base management which includes data collection, entry, preparation, and analysis.
Explore HSNS database access and other sources of data
Support priority setting exercises on research priorities for the IWK regarding sleep.
Help write the Research Centre Application.
Develop a Sleep for Health website
Assist with tracking and reporting progress.
Draft reports/presentations/manuscript and publication materials.
Conduct literature searches including interpretation and summarizing scientific literature.
Patient partner engagement.
Managing study finances within study budgets
Other related administrative duties as needed.
Assistance with general management:
Coordinating meetings and events (e.g., booking rooms, managing equipment, preparing agendas, recording minutes, etc.)
Preparing reports and other summary documents (e.g., CVs)
Establishing and maintaining office filing systems to ensure efficient storage and retrieval of information and records.
Photocopying, scanning, and delivering documents.
Assist with supervising research volunteers and trainees.

Hours of Work:

16-20 hours/week. Some flexibility can be accommodated (e.g., some early mornings, evenings, or weekends may be required)

Note:

Currently many research staff and trainees are working remotely due to COVID-19 protocols and thus, the position is likely to include remote working as well as being on site at the IWK Health Centre.

Your Qualifications:

Master's degree (research based) or doctorate degree preferred but a relevant Honours degree may be considered
Experience in a related role in a health centre or university/academic environment, and/or relevant experience working with children and families
Excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Attention to detail with a high regard for quality and a demonstrated ability to establish and meet timelines and deadlines
High degree of computer literacy and internet resourcefulness (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, etc.).
Previous experience of website design an asset
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and also collaboratively within a team structure
Professionalism, good interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact well with families, children of all ages, and vulnerable populations
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Competencies in other languages an asset
Experience with social media for science communication, patient engagement, and knowledge translation an asset.
Experience using university and hospital libraries including experience with reference management software (e.g., EndNote or Mendeley) preferred
Experience in writing manuscripts, protocols and reports an asset
Experience of sleep research or sleep medicine preferred

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing.

If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation.

Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining