As per the current Public Health Orders (Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

--Research Coordinator (COAST)--
--BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS--

STATUS: One (1)-year, temporary full-time position with possibility of extension

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

BENEFITS:Includes medical, dental, as well as accrued vacation and sick time

LOCATION: BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE), Vancouver, BC. The team is currently working remotely, pending changes in the BC Public Health COVID-19 guidance.

JOB:
The Research Coordinator assists the Principal Investigator (Dr. Robert Hogg) with the planning, development, and implementation of research and research related activities for the Comparative Outcomes and Service Utilization Trends (COAST) Study. The Research Coordinator acts as the point of contact for internal research staff and liaises with other research organizations, community partners, and funding agencies to build and maintain partnerships.

COAST is a population-based study, evaluating the determinants of health outcomes and health care service use among people living with HIV in British Columbia, compared to a random ten percent sample of the general population in British Columbia. For more information, see: http://bccfe.ca/research/epidemiology-population-health/coast

Organization
BC-CFE is Canada’s largest HIV/AIDS research, treatment and education facility—nationally and internationally recognized as an innovative world leader in combating HIV/AIDS and related diseases.
The BC-CfE currently employs a team of Statisticians, Programmers, Data Managers, Clinical Research Assistants, Data Analysts and Data Entry Clerks who work collaboratively on cohort based epidemiological and clinical studies. The BC-CfE is a world-renowned HIV/AIDS research centre including Research Laboratory, Clinical Trials, Drug Treatment Program, Epidemiology and Professional Education Programs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinates the development, implementation, and maintenance of research studies and projects working largely with administrative health data sets.
Coordinates the preparation and submission of grant applications (e.g. CIHR, NIH, etc).
Develops academic manuscripts in collaboration with research team.
Develops abstracts, posters, and presentations.
Contributes to the training and mentoring of other research staff (e.g., Research Assistants, Students).
Coordinates meetings among community, staff, research teams, and support staff.
Assists with various administrative tasks associated with the day-to-day operations of research studies and projects.
Manages and maintains approval from relevant Research Ethics Boards, as necessary.
Coordinates community engagement and knowledge translation activities, including management of the study website.
Prepares, edits, and distributes regular study status and other management reports
Performs other duties as required

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience
A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Epidemiology, Health sciences, Health Administration, Public Health) and a minimum of two years of related professional experience in a health research setting. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Training in epidemiological methods and grant writing strongly preferred.

Skills and Abilities

Experience organizing and coordinating research projects and/or grant based programs.
Demonstrated experience with scientific writing for manuscripts and grants.
Strong analytical and epidemiological skills
Experience preparing documents, reports, and communication materials for mass distribution.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate clearly and effectively in-person and by telephone; tact, diplomacy, and flexibility in dealing with community members, research staff and study investigators.
Strong knowledge and/or experience in HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, public health, health services, or related other fields.
Strong knowledge and/or experience working with administrative health data an asset
An understanding of and sensitivity to diversity issues, with a commitment to social inclusion.
Basic understanding of clinical and socio-structural aspects of HIV (i.e., HIV treatment and care, stigma and discrimination, community engagement) preferred.
Ability to work highly independently, with minimal supervision, and as part of a team.
A high degree of initiative and leadership.
Proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office software.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Please submit your curriculum vitae with academic writing sample and cover letter outlining the contribution you would like to make to the study’s work. Your email subject line should include the job title and study you are applying for.

CONTACT: Human Resources Coordinator; careers@bccfe.ca

Status

One (1)-year, temporary full-time position with possibility of extension

Deadline

UNTIL FILLED

Career excerpt

Working with the Principal Investigator (Dr. Robert Hogg) and the research team, the Research Coordinator assists in the planning, development and implementation of research and research related activities for the Comparative Outcomes and Service Utilization Trends (COAST) Study.

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