Research Coordinator Ii Map Hiv Cbr/is/neuro

The CIHR Centre for REACH in HIV/AIDS (REACH 3.0) is a nation-wide, innovative, virtual laboratory for intervention research, participatory evaluation, and applied program science in HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted and blood borne infections. We work as a partnership that includes people living with HIV/AIDS, community based organizations, front-line service providers, health researchers, and federal, provincial, and regional policy makers.

Be part of a major public health movement to help end HIV in Canada in five years by bringing HIV self-tests to market and improving linkage to care and HIV prevention efforts. This progressive role will support major health / policy-relevant research focused on addressing key HIV priority areas and populations, and supporting a national network dedicated to reaching the undiagnosed and the reduction of HIV stigma.

The Research Coordinator II (RC II) is responsible for providing leadership and support for an implementation science program (I’m Ready) to distribute HIV self-test kits through an online platform and provide peer support to participants in the program. There are two main components to this program: I’m Ready, Test (distribution of HIV self-test kits), I’m Ready, Talk (virtual peer navigator program to support participants). The RC II will ensure research projects operate with the highest standards of procedural and ethical excellence. The Research Coordinator II will report to the Research Manager, Research Program Manager and Principal Investigator and will work with internal and external team members to carry out various aspects of implementing a national HIV and other STBBI research projects.

In this position the individual will perform research activities involving project design, and collecting, summarizing or analyzing data. Other tasks include assisting with study administration, adhering to research protocol and working with the study coordinator/Investigator to carry out various aspects of conducting a clinical trial.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
**Clerical/ Support**
- Overseeing the collection and transcription of study-related data and/or reviewing data.
- Assisting the investigator in the initiation of new research.
- Assisting the investigator in the interpretation, implementation and revisions to study protocols.
- Preparing REB submissions and amendments related to the program.
- Designing consent forms and revisions.
- Represent St. Michael’s Hospital at protocol development and study initiation meetings.
- Coordinating the operational activities to support the I’m Ready, Test distribution of HIV self-tests.
- Maintain regular communication and engagement with a variety of project teams, community partners, staff, and advisory groups related to ongoing projects, proposals, and research efforts.
- Coordinate and support the activities and engagement of I’m Ready, Talk peer navigators (e.g. scheduling, OnCall telehealth platform oversight, meeting facilitation, note taking etc.)

**Research Activities**
- Conducting interviews with research participants using standardized questionnaires
- Collecting data via phone calls, interviews
- Administration of the Letter of Information and Consent Form to study participants
- Developing educational or informational materials to support the program through online training module development and PowerPoint presentations etc.
- Educating participants as required re: treatment schedule and/or the use of data collection tools
- Ensuring appropriate regulations are adhered to in the conduct of research
- Present research related information including written study reports where necessary
- Participating in the ongoing evaluation and improvements in online technologies by participating in a combination of field tests and training initiatives on the use of the technology platforms.
- Involved in the design, coordination and implementation of various project initiatives related to HIV testing and linkage to care efforts.

**Managerial**
- Lead the administrative oversight functions related to national projects including but not limited to budget development and financial reporting, collection and reporting on key performance indicators, supporting various staff training activities, liaising with community agencies and other public sector officials, and responding to outside inquiries and requests for information.
- Oversee the ongoing collection, tabulation and analysis of study related data and ongoing review and development of study databases.
- Oversee and support the development and implementation of any changes related to the program.
- Ensure payments are forthcoming during conduct of study.
- Ensure appropriate regulations are adhered to in the conduct of research.
- Present research related information including written study reports where necessary.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science field (preferably with 5 years related research