Research Coordinator - Partnership & Data

Scarborough Health Network; New Forest; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is seeking a Research Coordinator to support SHNRI projects funded by the Skills Development Fund. The role focuses on translating clinical requirements into VSP cases and AI-driven workflows, managing datasets, and ensuring data quality for reporting.

The coordinator will design and implement AI-enabled workflows to standardize case development and reporting, coordinating with clinical, education, research, and technical teams.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in science, health, or medical field.
• Minimum 2 years in healthcare, public health, or education.
• Advanced communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Advanced project management, problem solving, organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Advanced knowledge in healthcare, medical education, and clinical domains.
• Proficiency with generative AI tools (Claude/Gemini/ChatGPT).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate across engineering, business development, sales, and product teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex project environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate VSP cases, rubrics, and project materials with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate VSP activities with institutional partners.
• Translate requirements into research and educational deliverables.
• Manage project timelines, documentation, approvals, and implementation tasks.
• Generate measurable research outputs including case development and publications.
• Oversee data collection, quality assurance, analysis, and reporting of project metrics.
• Maintain centralized repositories of datasets and documentation.
• Support Ministry/SDF reporting and evaluation activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Public health knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tooling proficiency

Microsoft Office

Public speaking

Education

Undergraduate degree in science/health

Master’s or PhD in science/health/education

Tools

AI tools (Claude/Gemini/ChatGPT)

Microsoft Office

Figma (basic design)

Job description

Job Number: JR107285

Job Title: Research Coordinator - Partnership & Data

Job Category: Professional

Hospital Location: Centenary Site

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time

Contract Duration: 8 months

Number of Positions: 1

Union:

Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $36.937 - $42.82

Hours: Days

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites,Scarborough Health Network (SHN)is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the 2021Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for ourleading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more. We are also proud tobe named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 and 2024! Learn more at shn.ca

Job Description

The Research Coordinator will support the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of SHN Research Institute (SHNRI) projects funded by the Skills Development Fund (SDF). Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and research management team, this role focuses on translating clinical requirements into Virtual Standardized Patient (VSP) cases, rubrics, and deliverables while supporting the Sharpen team with research-related tasks. Key responsibilities include managing project datasets, ensuring data quality assurance for Ministry/SDF reporting, and designing AI-driven workflows to standardize case development and reporting processes.

The coordinator will play a critical role in translating complex institutional and clinical requirements into measurable educational and research deliverables. Responsibilities encompass managing project datasets, streamlining documentation, ensuring data quality assurance, and supporting Ministry/SDF evaluation and reporting metrics. Additionally, the coordinator will design and implement advanced workflows leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to standardize case-development and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate VSP cases, assessment rubrics, evaluation tools, and related project materials in collaboration with clinical, education, research, and technical teams.
• Coordinate the implementation of VSP activities with institutional partners.
• Translate project and/or institutional requirements into research and educational deliverables.
• Coordinate project timelines, meetings, documentation, approvals, and implementation activities.
• Generate measurable research and educational outputs including case development, protocol creation, ethics/grant submissions, abstracts, and publications.
• Coordinate data collection, organization, quality assurance, analysis, and reporting of project metrics.
• Maintain comprehensive project datasets, documentation, and a centralized repository of data files related to partner interactions with the VSP platform.
• Support Ministry/SDF reporting requirements, evaluation activities, participant tracking, and research outputs.
• Maintain accurate logs of project activities, meetings, and outcomes.
• Create AI workflows to standardize and streamline processes related to translating client requirements into educational assets (rubrics, VSP cases).
• Develop workflows and tools that standardize research, data collection, case-development, and reporting processes.
• Deliver presentations and clear documentation on AI workflows and system improvements.
• Performs other duties and provide administrative support as assigned and required.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree in science, health-related field, or medical school graduate.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare, public health, healthcare education, or a related field.
• Advanced communication skills, both verbal and written, with the capacity to effectively communicate complex information.
• Advanced project management, problem-solving, organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Advanced knowledge in healthcare, medical education, and clinical domains.
• Advanced proficiency in generative AI tools (Claude Desktop / Cowork / Code, ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.
• Advanced public speaking and presentation skills.
• Advanced knowledge of program/faculty development and faculty appointments.
• Proven ability to lead, collaborate effectively, and work cross-functionally with engineering, business development, sales, and product teams.
• Proficient in managing multiple, often competing priorities in a highly complex project environment.
• Basic knowledge of graphic design and image editing tools (such as Figma).
• Basic knowledge of AI coding tools (such as Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor).

Assets

• Master’s Degree or PhD in science, healthcare, or education related fields.

Accommodation and Diversity Statement

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.

We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.

We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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