Research Coordinator, Shhh2

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada IWK Health Centre Full time

**Company** : IWK Health**:
**Req ID**:158190
**Department/Program**:Associated Research, Research Services
**Location**: Halifax
**Type of Employment**:Temporary Hourly PT short-assignment (40% FTE) until 06/12/2024 x 1 position(s)

**Start Date**: June 2023
**Union Status**: Research, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
**Compensation**: $17.6266**:

- **$22.266 /hour
**Closing Date**: June 5, 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**:
The Research Coordinator will provide support to Dr. Megan Thomas and Manager of Inpatient and Ambulatory Medical Care, to deliver the Sleep for Health in Hospital and at Home Translating Research into Care Award. Dr. Megan Thomas is an Associate Professor and Developmental Pediatrician in the Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University. Her research focuses on promoting healthy sleep for children and youth, and their families. As a Developmental Pediatrician, Dr. Thomas works to support individuals with a range of neurodevelopmental conditions to access appropriate services and live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives. This research will require continually working with patients, families, and staff of the IWK and primarily take place within Inpatient and Ambulatory Medical Care, Children’s Health Program, at the IWK which includes the Pediatric Medical Unit (PMU).

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

- Project management of the Shhh2 project.
- Participant recruitment
- Obtain informed consent and conduct study procedures according to protocols
- Data management which includes quantitative and qualitative data collection, entry, preparation, and analysis
- Assist with focus groups with parents and health care providers.
- Execute questionnaires as required for studies.
- Assist with tracking and reporting progress.
- Draft research reports/presentations/manuscript and publication materials.
- Conduct literature searches including interpretation and summarizing scientific literature.
- Patient partner engagement.
- Maintaining excellent professional relations with families and patients as well as collaborative relationships with clinical staff (physicians, nurses, ward clerks, etc.)
- Managing study finances within study budgets (e.g., participant reimbursements)
- Other related administrative duties as needed.

Assistance with general lab management:

- Coordinating lab 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**:
15-18 hours/week. Some flexibility can be accommodated (e.g., some early mornings, evenings, or weekends may be required)

**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 problem-solving 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 with qualitative analysis and software programs
- 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 managemen



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