Research Network Coordinator, Rural Health Services - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia
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Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level A

Job Title

Research Network Coordinator, Rural Health Services Research Network of BC

Department

Grzybowski Laboratory | Department of Family Practice | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$4, $6,754.00 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

July 3, 2023

Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Mar 31, 2024


NOTE:

We'd prefer a start in the week of July 10th, but we have some flexibility around the start date, if needed.

This is a term position but with possibility of extension, based on annual funding.

Job Summary


The RHSRNbc was established in May 2010, as part of an overall strategy to improve and expand health services research within British Columbia.

Over the past 10 years, RHSRNbc has evolved to become an enabling structure to help researchers pursue research that aligns with their interests.

Initiatives include coordinating funding opportunities, online resources, and fostering partnerships among health authorities, students, various health professionals, and universities to better support rural health services research.

The goals of the Network are ultimately to enhance communication, collaboration, and capacity in rural health services.

The Network is funded by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) and is located within the Department of Family Practice.


The Research Network Coordinator will work with the Director, the RHSRNbc team, and other stakeholders to coordinate all activities related to projects at RHSRNbc.

Activities will include supporting clients with the coordination of specific research projects, support health authorities research conferences, overseeing proposals and handling contracts for new research projects, representing the Network at events (e.g., presentations), as well as financial and administrative duties.


The Research Network Coordinator must make professional decisions and recommendations on all aspects of research work and will be responsible for the quality of administrative and research activities.

Organizational Status

The Research Network Coordinator will report directly to the Director, Dr. Stefan Grzybowski.

RHSRNbc Research Assistants or Work Learn students will report to the Research Network Coordinator. The Research Network Coordinator will also communicate with the larger research teams as needed.

Work Performed

The Research Network Coordinator will be responsible for:1.
_Planning, implementing and supporting all RHSRNbc projects and initiatives including events, workshops and activities.

This includes but is not limited to:

_- Liaising with a variety of stakeholders at workshops, conferences and meetings (this includes physicians, academics and policy makers)- Liaising with network membership to facilitate requests for network support- Representing the RHSRNbc at provincial and national events (e.g., conferences, workshops)- Writing monthly newsletters, quarterly updates and annual reports- Communicating with funder on RHSRNbc progress and deliverables- Managing the RHSRNbc budget and finances, in addition to general bookkeeping duties- Scanning, researching and synthesizing literature and events related to rural health services.

This includes academic searches of online databases, and summarizing articles/findings in written reports Creating new opportunities for the Network such as programs and potential partnerships in advance research support in rural health services- Coordinate and facilitate events such as workshops, conferences, and symposiums

  • 2. Mentoring and supporting RHSRNbc members_ Review and select Team Building Award and Symposia Grant recipients and following project progress and deliverables Selecting FLEX students to fund and following along their research projects' progress_ Investigating funding sources and sharing information with network members_
  • 3.
Working collaboratively with others to meet the objectives of the research project by:
_- Leading research team meetings- Communicating with the Director on daily workings of the Network (liaising between network members and Director)- Working with investigators on various research projects to define research strategy, goals and scope of project

  • 4.
Overseeing general office management with respect to the assigned research project by:
_- Ensuring adequate supplies are available Ensuring that project files and accounts are set up and maintained- Planning a
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