Program Evaluation Coordinator (TPT 0.5 FTE)

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Mental Health Centre is seeking a research professional to support the Prompt Clinic, focusing on mental health assessments and treatment. The role involves collaboration, data analysis, and program evaluation. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in clinical research. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for both virtual and in-person engagement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a clinical/medical research environment.
• Ability to develop and implement clinical research plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of program evaluation and outcomes.
• Perform statistical analyses using SPSS-PC.
• Draft and review research-related documentation.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Education

Masters degree in Health, Science, Medical

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

SPSS-PC

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Prompt Clinic is an innovative program developed to provide short-term mental health assessment and treatment with an interprofessional team of psychiatry, psychology, social work, and nursing, offering rapid access to care for individuals with mild to moderate mental illness. Referrals to Prompt will be received through Primary Care Providers only. All services are delivered via a hybrid model, where clients can choose to engage in care virtually or in-person at our newly renovated clinic site, located at 250 City Centre Ave.

Duties:

1. Collaborate within the team through active engagement in the exchange of research ideas and findings pertinent to Prompt clinic client service.
2. Draft/review research-related documentation, consent forms, and data collection/interview instruments.
3. Lead the development of program evaluation, outcomes, and follow-up.
4. Liaise with research collaborators, research team members, and the Research Ethics Board.
5. Complete regulatory documentation as required, including research ethics.
6. Facilitate the planning and coordination of research study protocols and the establishment of policies and procedures.
7. Ensure the capture and cleaning of data (wait times, waitlist, etc.).
8. Collaborate on the development and implementation of user-friendly summary data reports for program evaluation, clinical, and research purposes.
9. Perform statistical analyses, including power analyses, univariate, multivariate, and non-parametric statistics using SPSS-PC.
10. Assist with literature searches of various databases and use appropriate search criteria.
11. Develop and maintain a comprehensive clinical research database.
12. Manage non-health records files.
13. Coordinate the administration of standardized intake and pre/post measures.
14. Monitor and maintain measurement and outcomes-based care databases.
15. Maintain a database of bibliographic references.
16. Coordinate, edit, and assist in drafting grant applications, abstracts, manuscripts, journal articles, letters to the editor, reports, and research protocols.
17. Generate reports and facilitate communication distribution.
18. Recruit, instruct, and coordinate research participants appropriately.
19. Work in a manner compliant with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies, and procedures of The Royal.
20. Ensure a work environment that aligns with The Royal's Anti-Racism, Harassment, and Discrimination-Free Workplace Policy.

Qualifications:

1. Masters degree in Health, Science, Medical, or other relevant discipline with 2+ years of experience in a clinical/medical research environment OR
2. Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with 2+ years of experience in clinical/medical research environment.
3. Specific clinical education, certification, and/or licensure requirements may exist for individual positions.
4. Ability to communicate and interact competently and professionally at all levels within varied environments.
5. Skill in collecting, validating, analyzing, and manipulating research data.
6. Advanced knowledge of computer programs, including research-related and statistical analysis software.
7. Knowledge of research principles, methodology, and procedures.
8. Ability to work on several projects concurrently.
9. Ability to develop and implement clinical research plans and standard operating procedures.
10. Ability to design and implement systems necessary to collect, maintain, and analyze data.
11. Self-directed and able to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team.
12. Detail-oriented and highly organized.
13. Excellent interpersonal skills.
14. Previous experience in clinical research, including subject recruitment, is an asset.
15. Good working knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulations, legislation, and guidelines.
16. Knowledge of medical and research terminology.
17. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
18. Ability to follow data collection and management guidelines.
19. Perform other job duties as assigned.
20. English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading, and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.

About the company

The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group comprises The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, a 284-bed state-of-the-art mental health facility located in Ottawa, Ontario, and the Brockville Mental Health Centre, a specialized 183-bed mental health facility.