Research Assistant I Map Estimate Lab

Research Assistant I Map ESTIMATE Lab (Job ID: 9158)

The MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, St Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, is recruiting for a Research Assistant to begin as soon as possible. The research assistant will be based at the MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, St Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, under the supervision of Dr. Ann Burchell.

Dr. Burchell/The ESTIMATE Lab is currently looking for a 3-month, 0.5FTE Research Assistant I, with the possibility for renewal. The primary role of the Research Assistant I include providing essential assistance, organizational and administrative support to Anal CanCer Equity in Screening Services (ACCESS) Study. Cancer is an important comorbidity and healthcare concern for people living with HIV, as they are at a greater risk for cancers with infectious causes compared with HIV-negative people. There is a need for comprehensive HIV care that incorporates equitable uptake of cancer screening guidelines.

Tasks will include recruiting and consenting participants, facilitating focus groups and individual interviews, following research procedures, and collating study-related material. Training will be provided for all those tasks. In general, the role provides project support for the Research team and Principal Investigators. Research Assistants also contribute to the research processes by providing information, helping quality check documentation, and liaising with internal and external partners.

Research may take place in a clinical, community, or laboratory setting and thus tasks may vary depending on the nature of the research.

We welcome those who strive to understand and appreciate the diversity of our network, population, and community. Committed to Anti-Racism and Truth & Reconciliation efforts, Unity Health is dedicated to treating everyone respectfully and fairly. We are also committed to the greater involvement and meaningful engagement of people living with HIV/AIDS (GIPA/MIPA) in all that we do. We welcome applications from persons living with HIV/AIDS and from diverse backgrounds - no matter their race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, nationality, socioeconomic status, religion, caste, language, age, and health or other status - to join our team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Due to variable nature of position, this list is to be used as a guide only.

Administrative Duties (60% of work time)

• Maintains calendars and manages complex scheduling requests.
• Develops correspondence and other relevant documentation, including letters, memos, reports, invoices, abstracts, forms etc. to support the activities of the research team and Principal Investigator.
• Coordinates communication between team, and external partners.

Research Duties (40% of work time)

The Research Assistant I assist with the research activities needed for each project.

Research Tasks

• Collects, transcribes, organizes, quality controls, and enters study related data.
• Collects, compiles, updates, and provides basic statistical information, and other data to generate and prepare reports and other documentation to support study related data.
• Interacts with various internal and external stakeholders in order to provide administrative support.

Recruitment and Coordination of Study Participants

• Recruits study participants, in collaboration with study team or staff at participating community organizations.
• Schedules interviews and participants.
• Screens participants and obtains required documentation including obtaining consent.
• Collects data via survey software.
• Follows strict protocols for participant interactions.
• Acts as the on-site point of contact for the studies at participating community/healthcare organizations.
• Co-facilitates focus groups and individual interviews of study participants at participating community organizations.
• Facilitates compensation of study participants under direction of study team/PI.
• Travels to participant sites as required.

Performs cross functional and other duties as assigned and/or requested.

All staff are expected to carry out their assigned duties and responsibilities in a manner which prioritizes patient and employee safety and confidentiality. Key accountabilities in this regard include:

• Strict compliance with patient/employee confidentiality practices and policies.
• Strict compliance with patient/employee safety practices and standards.
• Appropriate identification, reporting, and response to patient/employee confidentiality breaches in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Appropriate identification, reporting, and response to patient/employee safety risks and incidents/events in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree or 1 year of relevant experience OR demonstrable equivalent combination of specialized education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to translate lived experience of HIV into lived expertise, where the individual is able to utilize personal lived experience in bringing a strong community voice to broader planning discussions. People from 2SLGBTQ+ and/or racialized communities are encouraged to apply.
• Experience engaging in community-based research activities (peer research associate or assistant, research assistant, community advisory board) is an asset.
• Experience in qualitative data collection including interviews and focus group discussion co-facilitation is an asset.
• TCPS CORE 2 is preferred (Completed within first 2 weeks of hire)
• Good clinical practice certificate is an asset (Completed within first 2 weeks of hire)
• Basic computer skills, particularly database, spreadsheet and word processing.
• Bilingual in French is an asset
• [Intermediate] Organizational and time management skills, including multi-tasking and flexibility to adapt to changing workload.
• [Basic] Problem Solving
• [Intermediate] Communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills.
• [Basic] Computer Skills
• [Basic] Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• [Basic] Excellent attention to detail.
• [Basic] Proven ability to learn new skills.
• [Basic] Progressively responsible experience in a clerical position.

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