Project Manager, RHeum4u, Department of Medicine - Calgary, Canada - The University of Calgary

The University of Calgary

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Calgary, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Position Overview

Rheum4U Precision Health Registry (Rheum4U) is a comprehensive, web-based data platform that enables prospective longitudinal data collection and integration for patients with inflammatory arthritis across two Calgary rheumatology outpatient clinics.

Founded in 2016, Rheum4U is an initiative undertaken by clinicians and researchers within the Division of Rheumatology to create an inflammatory arthritis registry that captures patient demographics, treatments, and outcomes over the continuum of care.

It is the largest registry of its kind in Alberta.

The Project Manager plays a critical role in the high-level leadership of Rheum4U, working closely with the Principal Investigator and Rheum4U Executive Committee to determine the course of the Program.

This requires working closely with faculty members and research staff and being a liaison to a multitude of internal and external stakeholders including the Cumming School of Medicine, Alberta Health Services, the University of Calgary, University of Alberta, the McCaig Institute for Bone & Joint Health, industry partners and others.

This is a Maternity Leave Replacement position.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Project & Operations Management
Perform research tasks of moderate to high complexity
Oversee day to day projects and operations of the Rheum4U program
Identifying business goals and plans
Recommend best practices for Rheum4U program
Coordinate work flow and workloads, and review work to ensure consistency of practices
Design, implement, monitor, and consult with leaders on research projects, programs and objectives
Required to maintain, update, and manage relevant research data and information
Support the data extraction, data analysis, and reporting processes
Conduct evaluations and assessments and provide consulting services to internal and external stakeholders, produce technical documents for publication, and lead project plans from conception to completion
Develop and execute project plans that will realize the vision and objectives of the Rheum4U Program
Lead the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of future phases of Rheum4U
Develop, implement, and design policy that governs the Program
Manage projects effectively, on time, on budget and aligned with the vision of the Rheum4U Program
Prepare and submit Rheum4U Program documentation and other deliverables (technical, financial, and research related) as required by stakeholders, funding agencies and collaborators
Responsible to ensure ongoing maintenance of Rheum4U programs & procedures
Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and draft technical requirements documents
Design Rheum4U system interface based on identified requirements
Draft, document, and communicate functional requirements, design requirements, and acceptance criteria to database developer (Epicore)
Create and execute testing plans
Create and execute project plans for system development to be completed as documented, on time, and on budget
Work with key stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of the Rheum4U Program in clinical settings
Design and write Standard Operating Protocols
Ensure Rheum4U compliance with Standard Operating Protocols
Provide ongoing technical insights and troubleshooting support for the Rheum4U Platform
Staff Management
Fullscope management of Rheum4U research coordinators
Responsible for the development of job descriptions, interviewing and hiring of new staff, contract renewal, verification of timesheets, training, workflow analysis
Complete performance evaluations and follow up accordingly including performance management, discipline, and termination as required
Develop and foster working relationships with team members outside of the Division of Rheumatology (clinic staff, analysts, program developers and others)
Creates a culture within the team that enables and promotes continual improvement
Mentor and train staff members
Identify and encourage staff members to enroll in appropriate training and professional development
Support the committees of the Rheum4U governance structure (i.e., Executive Committee, Industry Advisory Committee, etc.)
Communications/Relationships
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Manage relationships with external vendors and ensure deliverables are provided as specified
Develop communications strategy for the Rheum4U Program
Provide regular Rheum4U Program status reports to stakeholders.
Develop and deliver training and training materials to the Rheum4U users
Develop guidelines for appropriate use of Rheum4U systems outputs and reports.
Assists with preparation of scientific posters, abstracts, manuscripts and presentations related to Rheum4U
Update Rheum4U website and develop and circulate program newsletter
Budgets
Responsible for developing