RESEARCH COORDINATOR (III)

McMaster University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McMaster University is seeking a Research Coordinator (III) to manage and implement research studies within the Evidence-based Care Program. The role involves project management, data analysis, and the development of evidence-based resources to enhance cancer care in Ontario. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and extensive experience in relevant research methodologies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field required.
• 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with systematic review methodology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate multiple research studies.
• Participate in the development and authoring of research protocols.
• Recruit study participants and manage timelines.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree

M.Sc. in epidemiology or health methodology

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

STATA

Zoom

Job description

Unit/Program description

The Program in Evidence-based Care (PEBC) is a province-wide strategic initiative of Cancer Care Ontario (CCO). The PEBC was designed with the explicit mandate to: (i) create a culture of respect for knowledge and knowledge sharing that informs practice and improves the cancer care system and, (ii) develop original research related to knowledge exchange.

The primary role of the research coordinator is to develop evidence-based resources (including clinical practice guidelines, organizational guidelines and other evidence-based guidance documents) that are used by practitioners, policy makers and other stakeholders in the Ontario health care system and are intended to promote evidence-based cancer care and to improve outcomes for cancer patients. Working in collaboration with a panel of content experts called a guideline development group (GDG), the research coordinator uses her/his methodological expertise and project management skills to support the guideline development process.

The core methodology used by the PEBC is systematic review. Guidance documents, including the recommendations and a summary of the evidence, are developed by the GDG members on the basis of the available research evidence and their expert opinion, and are subsequently reviewed by methodological, clinical and policy experts in Ontario prior to publication.

As a member of the GDG, the research coordinator provides methodological expertise, facilitates the development process, writes and coordinates the work of other authors and is responsible for managing a portfolio of guidance development projects. She/he is directly supervised by the Assistant Directors and is supported by the administrative and management staff of the PEBC. The PEBC fosters a participatory culture in which clinicians, health planners, and policy makers are aware of, receptive to, and skilled in the interpretation and appropriate application of synthesized research evidence.

Job Summary:

The Research Coordinator (III) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating protocol procedures and managing the daily operations of a research study ensuring that all aspects of the study protocol are adhered to. Applies specialized knowledge to initiate, implement, coordinate, and manage moderate to large research projects.

Purpose and Key Functions:

• Monitor and coordinate multiple research studies and knowledge translation activities in order to assess the need for and to implement strategies to ensure the conduct of quality research, the achievement of expected time lines and deliverables, and the efficient use of human and practical resources.
• Troubleshoot problems at all stages of study development and implementation.
• Participate with a team in the development and authoring of research protocols.
• Lead the internal research study ethical review process. ·
• Recruit study participants and enlist agencies to refer participants.
• Review referrals and keep track of intakes from various referral sources.
• Develop an implementation plan for research studies.
• Design a promotional strategy and related materials.
• Provide advice on and conduct analyses of complex data sets.
• Interview study participants to gather qualitative and quantitative data. ·
• Facilitate focus group sessions with study participants. ·
• Facilitate research learning opportunities. ·
• Gain the cooperation of research partners and team members by acting as the first point of contact on a variety of research projects and liaising with project collaborators, stakeholders, and staff.
• Coordinate and manage the collection, delivery, entry, verification, analysis, and reporting of data.
• Identify funding opportunities and coordinate the submission of research proposals.
• Oversee the design of databases, data collection forms, error checking methods, and related programmes for collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Apply specialized knowledge and scientific principles to review, critically appraise and interpret published literature.
• Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, and abstracts.
• Develop estimates of time and resources for a research project.
• Prepare data management and operations documentation for the project.
• Liaise between the study centre and remote study sites and personnel.
• Ensure that the relevant research methodology is applied, and that all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and deliver information and training sessions.
• Deliver presentations at meetings, seminars, and conferences as required.
• Keep project participants informed of the project's progress through regular reports and newsletters.
• Implement and maintain the research program budget.
• Conduct literature searches.

Supervision:

• Provide lead hand supervision and is responsible for the quality and quantity of work of others.
• Ongoing responsibility for supervising up to 9 casual employees.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in a relevant field of study.
• Requires 5 years of relevant experience.

Assets:

• M.Sc. in epidemiology, health methodology or equivalent.
• Demonstrated training in and experience with systematic review methodology.
• Experience in guideline development and maintenance, previous experience in the evaluation of clinical practice guidelines (using the AGREE II instrument).
• Expertise in working with health care literature, in particular, studies describing randomized controlled trials and the oncology literature.
• Project management expertise including: personal time management, skills in coordinating and facilitating the work of diverse groups of health care providers, ability to complete work according to established timelines, ability to manage several projects concurrently, ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing timelines.
• Ability to work effectively with other members of the research team in a collaborative environment and with members of GDGs from across Ontario, (experience with online conferencing and excellent electronic communication skills required).
• Demonstrated excellent writing ability, experience writing scientific reports.
• Evidence of strong communication (oral and written), organizational and professional interpersonal skills and diplomacy skills is required.
• Evidence of ability to work independently and to identify when help is needed.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Flexibility and ability to manage several tasks at once.
• Experience with computer software for communicating, writing, editing, referencing, statistical analysis (e.g. MS Office, MS Teams, Zoom, Endnote, MS Project, OVID, Revman, STATA, others).

Responsibilities Include:

• Writing documents for review and approval by panel members and reviewers
• Coordinating and facilitating meetings.
• Managing timelines with regular reporting and communication internally and with external partners.
• Preparing manuscripts and submitting for publication in peer reviewed journals.
• Completion of projects according to established timelines.

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