Research Coordinator

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Research Scientists, the Research Coordinator assists in the project development and coordination of the STOP HIV/AIDS Program Evaluation (SHAPE) study and other projects within the Epidemiology & Population Health program.

While HIV treatment has had clear success in improving HIV-related morbidity and mortality, there is an ongoing need to understand the quality of healthcare, as well as the health priorities and experiences of PLWH in order to adapt and improve our health services. How the changing landscape of HIV care and treatment and intersecting factors such as aging, mental health and substance use, and chronic comorbidities are uniquely impacting PLWH in BC is the primary focus of the SHAPE study.

Education

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Global Health, or related fields or equivalent training or experience
• Minimum of two years of experience in a health research setting including coordinating research projects and grant based programs, and supervising data collection activities

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Excellent problem-solver.
• Superb communication skills and proven ability to work collaboratively on a team.
• An ability to synthesize scientific literature and interpret statistical data.
• Ability to prepare publications, documents, reports and communication materials for mass distribution.
• Demonstrated experience in conference/event planning and grant preparation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of research design.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven understanding of social determinants of health and health equity frameworks.
• Proven strong research skills with the ability to critically analyze results.
• Ability to work with diverse groups in local communities.

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $63,484 – $79,355 per annum, depending on experience.
• Organization:  The BC-CFE is a world-renowned HIV/AIDS Centre with an innovative, low-barrier approach to healthcare delivery in clinical practice and an integrated group of research concentrations in Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Trials, Population Health and Epidemiology, Health Economics and Professional Education Programs. A multidisciplinary team of clinicians, including Physicians, Nurses, and peers, and researchers, including Health Economists, Epidemiologists, Clinical Researchers, Statisticians, Programmers, and Data Analysts, work collaboratively to improve the health of British Columbians with HIV and communities facing socioeconomic barriers in accessing healthcare.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
• Meaningful impact: You will have the opportunity to work for an organization that is deeply committed to safeguarding of our surrounding environment by contributing to high quality care while promoting sustainable practices in your everyday work.
• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension.

Your Day to Day:

• Coordinates the planning, implementation, and maintenance of a province-wide project evaluating HIV care, treatment and related services.
• Manages day-to-day project activities, including, but not limited to, study development, REB applications, liaising with community partners, cleaning data, supporting recruitment activities, writing reports, and contributing to knowledge translation and engagement activities (among other activities)
• Contributes to the design and creation of communications and public relations tools, (study newsletters, website, community reports etc.).
• Responsible for coordinating study meetings, whether internally or externally among the community, staff, research teams, and other support staff.
• Supports a team of peer research associates (PRA) and engages in community-based capacity building and development.
• Assists with various administrative tasks associated with the day-to-day operations of research studies and projects. 
• Builds meaningful and ongoing relationships with study collaborators and partners, including participating in community sites across BC (may require some infrequent travel)
• Leads and supports various quantitative and qualitative data analyses with the support of the technical and scientific teams.
• Engages and leads knowledge translation activities.
• Supports, develops and evaluates strategies that encourage community participation in activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.