228-23 Research Associate (Global Health Hsr Platform)

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CancerCare Manitoba , located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders.

Research Associate (Global Health HSR Platform)

Paul Albrechtsen Research Institute – MacCharles Site

Term, Full-time (1.0 EFT)

September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024 (may expire with 2 weeks' notice)

Competition# 228-23-761020304

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Health Services Research Platform Lead, the Research Associate is responsible for the creation of a global cancer health services research five-year plan. The plan will include 1) a comprehensive summary of the global cancer burden, 2) our research focus and research questions (e.g., HPV vaccination (prevention), oral cancer examinations (screening), access to surgery, systemic therapy, and radiotherapy (treatment), and/or patient quality of life (navigation), 3) critical in-country stakeholders and local cancer control partners, 4) funding sources, 5) concrete next steps, goals, and milestones. The Research Associate will then start to operationalize the first research project.

Qualifications

Required:

• Familiarity with administrative and clinical databases
• Must be legally able to work in Canada
• Graduate degree in health, social, or behavioural sciences or equivalent education and experience
• Minimum 5-years of research experience
• Experience developing research plans
• Global health and population health background
• Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat applications
• Satisfactory employment record

To Be Determined On The Interview Process

• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and able to follow detailed protocols with minimal supervision

Preferred

• Experience working in a healthcare setting

Asset

• Ability to speak French

Salary: Non-Union (compensation based on qualifications)

Closing Date: July 21, 2023

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

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