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Competition: | 20-BRI-22 |
Program: |
Bruyère Research Institute |
Position Type: | Full-Time, Day, 37.5 hours/week, 1.0 FTE - 12 months |
Salary Scale: |
$26.58 to $30.30 /hr |
Start Date: | 2020/10/19 12:45 |
Closing Date: | 2020/10/27 23:59 |
Job Location: Saint Vincent Hospital – Annex E The Bruyère Research Institute (BRI) supports investigators who contribute to a better, more responsive health care system that delivers the best care to patients and families. The Institute is a proud partner of Bruyère Continuing Care, the University of Ottawa and others and provides solutions to improve the health and health care of aging and frail Canadians. The Institute’s research focuses primarily on evidence, health system evaluation, brain health, geriatrics and rehabilitation, global health and primary care.
Within the realm of global health, this project addresses the formation of a community of practice. As neglected tropical disease (NTD) programs move towards 2030, understanding the context in which programs work and how this impacts program effectiveness and equity are increasingly important themes that need to be addressed to achieve control and elimination goals. Applied research methods, both to explore context and to answer current programmatic challenges, cut across the social and behavioral sciences, ranging from anthropology to applied epidemiology to health economics, among many others. Often grouped together under the theme of “social science” research, this body of work is frequently highlighted as crucial to the success of NTD efforts yet has historically not always received the same levels of interest and funding as other priority areas.
Recognizing the need to harness social scientists more effectively to support NTD programs, thought leaders in the field decided to form a community of practice, called ICHORDS (Improving Community Health Outcomes through Research, Dialogue and Systems Strengthening). Presently ICHORDS has over 40 interested researchers and programme implementers. There has been one face to face meeting and multiple smaller virtual meetings to design the aims and objectives of the group.
In order to move this community of practice into the next stage of its development, we require a full-time Research Assistant II (RA II) who will work closely with the BRI investigator and smaller steering committee to launch ICHORDS virtually and to maintain its virtual presence and relevance.
Main duties and responsibilities: Content technical support - 50% Working with the steering committee of ICHORDS to: - Create a calendar of topic areas and identify speakers and content each month
- Work with the Program Managers’ Community of Practice to ensure that questions arising from that forum are addressed within ICHORDs
- Synthesize findings across similar topic areas to ensure that knowledge is translated in a manageable way
- Respond to needs arising from the NTD community
Technical Support (web-based) - 20 %
- Coordinate webinars, record podcasts as needed
- Work with NTD-Support Center in Atlanta to ensure that the website is up to date and managed
- Create infographics that synthesise technical material
Administrative Support - 20 %
- Respond to enquiries about ICHORDS
- Maintain database of current members
- Promote ICHORDS in appropriate venues
- Schedule task team meetings, and provide assistance as needed
- Assist in the hiring of students, if necessary
- Provide support to other project staff/participants as directed by investigator or other senior staff.
Financial Support- 10 % With assistance or oversight from manager/Investigator: - Draft financial reporting to funders
- Draft financial projections for small/straightforward projects
- Draft budgets and justification for small/straightforward projects
This job description is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be added as the projects progress. Required Competencies
- Postgraduate or Masters degree, preferably in public health or global health with a minimum of one year of relevant experience
- Ability to synthesize information and translate technical information for non-scientific use
- Ability to conduct Internet and literature database searches
- Experience with podcast recordings, video recording, website management preferred
- Highly motivated, detail orientated individual with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines
- Self-directed and able to effectively work both independently and as part of a larger team
- Knowledge of reference management software (Reference Manager, EndNote, RefWorks, etc.) would be considered an asset
- Ability to communicate and interact competently and professionally in a variety of settings, both orally and written (in English). Knowledge of French is considered an asset.
If you are interested in this opportunity please submit your cover letter and resume to
Attention Human Resources, no later than October 27, 2020. Bruyère Research Institute is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on skills and experience as outlined in your CV and cover letter.
Bruyère Research Institute is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
We thank you for your interest in this position, however; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. |
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