Research Assistant Ii Knowledge Translation

2 months ago


Toronto, Canada St. Michael's Hospital Full time

The Knowledge Translation (KT) Program at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael's Hospital is currently looking for **Research Assistant II** to join our dynamic and collegial team. The primary role of the Research Assistant II is to support implementation and research activities across a range of healthcare sector projects. Currently, we are seeking an individual to take on a full time (**1.0 FTE**) 12-month contract to support the Wellness Hub Team within the KT Program. **This position will involve supporting research teams with all phases of research in strict compliance with the protocols, laws, regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedures. **Typical activities include developing project materials, connecting with stakeholders, scheduling and coordinating meetings, interviews, and focus groups. Additional research activities include quantitative and qualitative data analysis and manuscript/report writing. Previous experience supporting research projects in a healthcare or community setting, consensus building, conducting interviews, coding qualitative data, event planning, and research ethics submission is a major asset.

Examples of the kind of work we do include: developing and implementing strategies to increase the uptake of guidelines, building supportive relationships amongst diverse stakeholders, creating tools for different end-user groups, and evaluating implementation projects. The position requires working with a large number of stakeholder groups (clinical, research, administrative, and client/patients); therefore, excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are essential. This position will offer the successful applicant a challenging and rewarding environment, with the opportunity to help improve the healthcare sector.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Conduct participant recruitment; schedule interviews, focus groups, and priority setting activities
- Develop/ maintain credible relationships with participants, on
- and off-site staff, community site contacts, colleagues and stakeholders
- Develop dissemination and communication strategies with stakeholders, including study updates and newsletters
- Follow hospital, ethics, privacy regulations and KTP’s policies and procedures
- Collect and assist in the processing and compilation, verification, maintenance, and archiving of research data
- Develop and maintain accurate records of all participants and their progress during projects, including their eligibility, follow-up, withdrawal, and other relevant information
- Provide feedback to participants and research staff and arrange follow-up, as required
- Conduct literature searches, assisting with report writing
- Code qualitative data
- Work with KT Program colleagues to create a collegial work environment
- Ability to work from home to comply with COVID-19 measures (e.g., access to phone, internet, etc.), as required

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Public Health Sciences, Social Sciences (e.g., psychology), Bioethics, Clinical Sciences (e.g., social work), Business, Health Administration **and** 1 year of relevant experience required, or equivalent combination of specialized education and experience
- Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in and contribute to a diverse, collegial team environment
- Proficient in document management, in both electronic and hard copy forms
- Able to follow written and verbal directions
- Experience in co-design principles and mixed methodologies is an asset
- Experience in recruiting and interviewing participants for qualitative studies is an asset
- Experience coding qualitative data (particularly using NVivo software) is an asset
- Experience in knowledge translation (KT) is an asset
- Experience in a healthcare related setting is an asset



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