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-- PEER RESEARCH ASSOCIATE --
BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Epidemiology and Population Health
Viral Hepatitis Research Program

STATUS: This is a part-time (up to 15 hours/week) one-year contract with the possibility of extension.

JOB START DATE: ASAP

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

LOCATION: BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE), St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC

ORGANIZATION: The BC-CfE currently employs a team of statisticians, programmers, data managers, research nurses and data entry clerks who work collaboratively on cohort-based epidemiological and clinical studies. The BC-CfE is a world renown HIV/AIDS research centre including Research Laboratory, Clinical Trials, Drug Treatment Program, Epidemiology and Professional Education Programs.

JOB: As an integral member of the research team, the peer research associate assists in the implementation, execution, and evaluation of research and research related activities. They will support the ongoing relationships and connection with community organizations and members. They may support knowledge translation and dissemination activities as part of the study protocol(s).

DUTIES:

  • To help ensure community engagement is central to the research process
  • This position will involve many research protocol tasks, such as recruiting participants, obtaining consent, conducting questionnaires, administering honorarium to participants, maintaining records and completing other administrative research work.
  • This role will involve working collaboratively with academic researchers, clinicians, and other PRAs, to fulfill the research goals and objectives.
  • Assisting and providing direction on research projects related to hepatitis C, HIV, mental health, and other related conditions
  • Liaising with community organizations and community members as a means of engagement with the research study team
  • Maintains strict confidentiality related to identification and release of study data.
  • Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge of and experience working with communities living with by Hepatitis C
  • Knowledge of and experience working with the communities in the downtown east side
  • An understanding of harm reduction principles and practices
  • An understanding of experiences of and common barriers facing people who use drugs
  • An ability to act as a peer to research participants who have Hepatitis C and/or live in the downtown east side neighbourhood
  • Preference to individuals with a history of involvement in research
  • Enthusiasm to learn and be part of a dynamic team
  • Reliable and organized
  • Basic computer competency and familiarity with e-mail and Internet

CONTACT:
c/o Human Resource Coordinator, BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Vancouver, BC, e-mail: careers@bccfe.ca

Please note: Only Canadian Citizens, legal residents or residents with a legal work permit will be considered.

APPLICATION:
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Status 
This is a part-time (up to 15 hours/week) one-year contract with the possibility of extension.
Deadline 
Until Position is Filled
Career excerpt 
As an integral member of the research team, the peer research associate assists in the implementation, execution, and evaluation of research and research related activities. They will support the ongoing relationships and connection with community organizations and members. They may support knowledge translation and dissemination activities as part of the study protocol(s).
Area 
Viral Hepatitis Research Program
Program 
Hepatitis C Research Program
Epidemiology and Population Health
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