Project Coordinator - Amplify

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Sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH) services are essential to health and wellbeing and should be accessible to everyone; however, Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, Indigiqueer, and gender diverse peoples (IW2SIQGD) are significantly less likely to access SRH services globally,

and especially in Canada. While access to SRH services has been identified as a key determinant of health, there are persistent service gaps, and a lack of culturally safe and equitable interventions tailored to the specific SRH needs of IW2SIQGD. The Indigenous Health Equity Lab is hiring a Project Coordinator for the project, Amplify: Elevating the voices of Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, Indigiqueer, and Gender-Diverse voices. The Project is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant. The work will be guided by and is grounded in Indigenous methodologies and an intersectional Indigenous Gender-Based Analysis+ (IGBA+) lens. Amplify is a community-based participatory action program of Indigenous research that draws upon qualitative, quantitative, Indigenous and art-based methods. "Amplify" represents our overarching goal to use research as a tool to amplify and uplift IW2SIQGD voices. The goal of the project is to develop evidence-based and community-driven practice guidelines that is guided by and led by Indigenous ways of knowing and amplifies Indigenous community voices to directly inform equitable and culturally-safe reproductive, sexual health care and justice for IW2SIQGD.

The Indigenous Health Equity Lab is an Indigenous-led program of research established to identify and inform the implementation of culturally safe and equitable health services, support reproductive justice, gender health equity, revitalize traditional Indigenous wellness practices, amplify Indigenous voices, and support Indigenous capacity building and mentorship. We are situated on the unceded and traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ Nations.

As part of a multidisciplinary and diverse team, the Project Coordinator is responsible for day-to-day coordination and implementation of the project including the coordination and planning for research talking circles with IW2SIQGD.

The project coordinator will work with community partners, participatory advisory groups and oversee informed consent, recruitment and screening of participants for both survey and qualitative research phases as well as KT to support project goals, retention and follow-up, and community connections. Responsible for ensuring communication with community and fostering stakeholder relationships and functions as the point of contact to receive and convey information related to the project(s). Documents, tracks and reports of key activities; maintains an understanding of the project schedule, deliverables, and commitments; works with relevant staff on developing project actions and monitoring deliverables. Communicates project status to all stakeholders and prepares and establishes reports, briefing documents and presentations. Coordinates and schedules research-related appointments and meetings. At the early stages of the grant activities, the incumbent is expected to help with some of the lab administration work.

Supervised by and reporting to Dr. Brittany Bingham, the incumbent works closely with academic and clinical researchers, the Division of Social Medicine, the UBC Department of Medicine, WHRI staff, trainees, peer researchers, and a variety of community stakeholders. The Project Coordinator liaises with community stakeholders to facilitate knowledge translation activities to build awareness of research and to facilitate and maintain research capacity.

Organizational Status
This UBC position/project working under Dr. Brittany Bingham is based at the Indigenous Health Equity Lab which is housed at the Women's Health Research Institute (WHRI), a UBC-affiliated academic research centre housed at BC Women's & Children's Hospital. The WHRI has a strategic mandate of leadership in promoting women's health, 2SLGBTQQIA+ health, gender equity and sexual health equity through in BC, Canada and globally. The WHRI is a network of members including UBC and SFU faculty, their UBC/SFU research teams, and affiliated trainees with shared mission and goals.

Work Performed

• Oversee research project implementation, including protocols, ethical guidelines, and methodologies for studies on court and justice systems. Coordinates project timelines and deliverables, collaborating with the Principal Investigator to address challenges and engaging with diverse stakeholders to communicate progress.
• Responsible for project budget and reconciliation of project finances for project, as needed.
• Drafts data collection forms, informed consent, recruitment materials and assists with talking circles, and active referral to services to support project goals and ethical standards, following standard operating procedures.
• Drafts reports and knowledge translation materials tailored to various audiences and assists research assistants with data analysis and manuscript preparation.
• Together with faculty co-leads, plans and coordinates all logistics for community advisory and partner meetings, including preparation and delivery of materials and presentations, producing research meeting agendas, minutes, and summaries, and follow-up with relevant stakeholders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The incumbent will work out of the Indigenous Health Equity Lab in designated, appropriate workspace at the WHRI office. Travel to communities for meetings will be required from time to time (as public health allows).

Consequence of Error/Judgement
This position works with a high degree of independence and responsibility and exercises a considerable amount of judgement. Errors in judgment could result in serious financial or reputational consequences for the Lab, undermining the Labs ability to meet commitments and achieve its strategic objectives, including the inability to successfully meet granting agencies' deliverables. Inaccurate projections and forecasts could cause the Lab to make costly decisions regarding levels of investigator and staff resources and other support. Poor public/private sector relationships could result in a negative image of the Indigenous Health Equity Lab/ WHRI / UBC and may impact levels of research funding made available through partnerships. Errors could result in significant concerns regarding the liability, credibility and integrity of the Lab, WHRI, and UBC.

Supervision Received
Reports directly to the project lead, Dr. Brittany Bingham. Works under general direction within established policies, procedures, and standards. Work reviewed against task objectives and conformity to standards.

Supervision Given
Provides supervision and training to research staff (e.g., Interviewers, Research Assistants).

Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a university degree in a relevant discipline or technical program and a minimum four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions may require a graduate degree.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Public Health or Social Sciences, Sociology, Public Policy or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience or training in qualitative or mixed methods research an asset.
• Minimum two (2) years recent, related work experience in project coordination, research or other relevant frontline work.
• Community knowledge or direct experience with communities marginalized due to social and economic disadvantage.
• Strong gender and sexual health equity, anti-oppressive and Indigenous cultural safety lens and knowledge and experience with underserviced populations.
• Experience with conflict management and supervision of diverse staff. Research experience or training is an asset. Current CPR, sexual health, or naloxone administration training is an asset.
• Excellent time management skills including the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines. Ability to work collaboratively with other team members and ability to work independently with minimal supervision, following project Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels internally and externally.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment under deadlines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to anti-oppression principles. Flexibility in hours and willingness to work at the Indigenous Health Equity Lab and support outreach and recruitment.
• Ability to maintain researcher-participant confidentiality.
• Computer skills including experience in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• We are prioritizing Indigenous, POC, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, as well as other grounded expertise with human rights, sexual health, and reproductive justice lens.

Priority will be given to those whose who identify as First Nations, Metis, and Inuit. We also encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, experience as a sex worker, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.