Indigenous Health Research Coordinator

at  University of Alberta

Department Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Women and Children’s Health Research Institute
Salary range $56,040.79 to $76,820.84
Hours per week 35
Grade 9
Posted date October 23, 2024
Closing date December 20, 2024
Position Type Full Time - Trust Funded

DESCRIPTION

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position has a term length of one year plus a day and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page.
Location - This role is in person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton, but may require some travel to Maskwacîs and other Indigenous communities in Treaty 6 territory.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in health, sciences or related discipline
• Demonstrates advanced analytical and problem-solving skills and is detail-oriented
• Minimum 2-3 years of related experience in project delivery, coordination of a multi-disciplinary research team, budget tracking and financial management and reporting at an academic department, research institute or organization related to health programs or disciplines
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be highly motivated, independent and hard-working
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and work within a multi-disciplinary research team
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and engage diverse stakeholders and rightsholders including community-based agencies, Knowledge Keepers, practitioners, health system decision-makers, and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities
• Strong planning, organizing, project management skills and initiative in order to work efficiently under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities with meticulous attention to detail
• Effective interpersonal, teamwork and relationship-building skills
• Office computer and data management skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Google Suite, REDCap, NVivo, etc.
• Written communication skills are required to develop project proposals, manuscripts, reports, summaries, and presentations, as well as to develop syntheses of evidence arising from research
• Knowledge of the University of Alberta systems is essential

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of First Nations language and cultural protocols is an asset
  At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight December 20, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time

• The IHRC will coordinate the day-to-day activities of Indigenous child health research projects led by the Principal Investigator. Monitor and track finances, milestones and project deliverables. Participate in finalizing research plans with the Principal Investigator and research team members. Support Indigenous-specific activities within WCHRI. Support the hiring/onboarding and management of graduate research assistants, graduate students and summer students.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of research grant applications (e.g., drafting applications, seeking letters of support from knowledge users, community partners and collaborators). Assist with the preparation of ethics applications and renewals.
• Contribute to the conduct of research studies specific to Indigenous Child Health. This may include knowledge syntheses, policy analysis (e.g., document review), engagement with community partners and others. Design data collection protocols related to research and knowledge syntheses. Conduct data collection, which may include the use of surveys, interviews, and focus groups. Follow cultural protocols for respectful engagement with Elders and Knowledge Holders and participation in sacred ceremonies (e.g., providing honorarium and gifts).
• Summarize key findings and prepare research summaries, policy briefs or reports; participate in the writing of research papers, preparing presentations, preparing manuscripts for publication and/or knowledge mobilization.
• Participate in the development and implementation of knowledge translation and exchange activities, including the writing of community reports, evidence briefs, knowledge synthesis reports, expert review panels and stakeholder dialogues. Present research results in meetings, seminars, scientific conferences and/or related settings, including to community partners for confirmation of research results. Assist in reporting project results to the community.
• Liaise and facilitate knowledge transfer with project partners/collaborators (including community partners and agencies). Plan and coordinate research-related events, including ceremonies, community engagement, etc.