JOB TITLE: Clinical Research Coordinator I

Job Posting #: 927456

Site: Toronto Western Hospital

Union: Non-Union

Department: Al and Malka Green Artists' Health Centre

Reports to: Program Development Lead

Hours: 15 hours per week

Salary: $35.33 - $44.16or hourly: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status: Temporary Part-Time (1 year)

Posted Date: January 10, 2024

Closing Date: Until Filled

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Al & Malka Green Artists’ Health Centre is hiring a part-time Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) to work with various research and quality improvement projects working under the direction of the Program Development Lead. As a pivotal member of our research team, you'll be at the forefront of the Centre’s initiatives aimed at enhancing the well-being of artists and contributing to the broader understanding of artists' health. The CRC I role will include study administration, preparing consent forms and paperwork required by the Research Ethics Board, facilitating community partnerships, coordinating patient engagement including training and survey development, and facilitating qualitative and quantitative data analysis. The CRPC will also assist in the preparation of study results, including presentations, progress reports, and manuscripts.

DUTIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Recruit study participants (e.g. identify and screen potential subjects, obtain informed consent)
• Coordinate REB submission and revisions process.
• Prepare REB protocols and associated materials.
• Keep abreast of regulations and policies governing clinical research.
• Encourage and foster collaborative relationships with community and patient partners.
• Conduct literature reviews and keep current with study literature.
• Attend and document outcomes of study team meetings.
• Assist with design/development of promotional materials/newsletters.
• Develop and monitor timelines for study.
• Coordinate patient visit schedules as per study protocol
• Conduct individual interviews and focus groups
• Analyze quantitiatve and qualitative data and summarizing results
• Participate in drafting of manuscripts, poster presentations, and oral presentations
• Execution of various aspects of study visit. The CRC I performs source documentation in UHN’S EMR (Epic), PSS, OCEAN, and data collection according to UHNpolicy, ICH-GCP guidelines, and study protocol.
• Other responsibilities may include planning, implementing, and coordinating aspects of data entry (e.g. in databases or Case Report Forms) and data management, supervision of students and volunteers, and study-related administrative tasks, such as creation and maintenance of investigator study files, ethics submissions, meeting facilitation, etc.

  QUALIFICATINS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a health or science-related field or recognized equivalent. Completed Master of Science degree or in the process of completing a Master of Science degree preferred.
  • Minimum of three (3) years appropriate clinical and/or professional experience
  • Minimum of one (1) year of clinical research experience
  • Experience with qualitative management software such as NVivo, MAXQDA
  • Experience with statistical packages such as SPSS and R
  • Previous experience with artists’ health research strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of research regulations and guidelines, such as ICH/GCP, and Tri-Council Policy
  • Demonstrated attention to detail
  • Excellent project coordination/management skills
  • Experience in conducting focus groups and/or individual interviews
  • Prior peer-reviewed publication in health sciences preferred
  • Emerging leadership skills and self-motivated
  • Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
  • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience using social media is an asset
  • Excellent listening & conflict resolution skills

    Why join UHN?

    In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

    • Competitive offer packages
    • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
    • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
    • A flexible work environment
    • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
    • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

      Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

      Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

      UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

      University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • About the company

    The University Health Network (UHN), consisting of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, is a recognized leader in patient care, research and education.

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