Aesha Assistant Project Coordinator

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3

Job Title

AESHA Assistant Project Coordinator

Department

Goldenberg Research Division of Social Medicine | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$3,982.67 - $4,703.83 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

July 13, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Jun 30, 2024

This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Principal Investigator(s) and supervised by the Project Coordinator, the Assistant Project Coordinator facilitates the recruitment and interviewing of potential study participants, through direct in-person, phone and online outreach activities. The Assistant Project Coordinator will also support Interviewers/Outreach Workers in carrying out research activities and providing necessary project resources. This position contributes to the development and maintenance of contacts with individuals, community-based organizations, service providers across the province of BC.

Organizational Status

Located in Vancouver, BC, the Centre for Gender and Sexual Equity (CGSHE) is a UBC academic research centre housed at Providence Health Care (www.cgshe.ca, www.gendersexualhealth.ubc.ca). The CGSHE has a strategic mandate of leadership in promoting gender equity and sexual health equity through in BC, Canada and globally. The CGSHE currently consists of over 100 staff and faculty, including academic and clinical researchers, graduate students, and frontline research staff, working out of our CGSHE administrative offices and our community/clinical research hub in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. We work in a highly collaborative team and strive to hire members from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

Work Performed

• Pre-screens potential research participants according to study protocols and enrolls eligible participants.
• Ensures policies and procedures for data management are followed and all documents are entered and filed as required by ethical guidelines.
• Responsible for assuring informed consent procedures and ethical guidelines for research involving human subjects is followed as per provided training.
• Participates in presentations to community organizations and other knowledge translation and community engagement activities as needed (e.g., advisory meetings, reports).
• Refers participants to appropriate services when required.
• Supports Interviewers/Outreach Workers with outreach materials, pre-screening prospective participants, provides questionnaires and resources required for conducting research interviews.
• Facilitates participant recruitment, interviewing, and follow-up activities and is point of contact regarding study information and questions.
• Establishes contact and networks with provincial community organizations/services over the phone, by e-mail, or other means of communication as necessary.
• Conducts outreach activities off-site in the community services setting and/or other facilities with varying environments (e.g. drop-in centres, shelters, non-profit residences, private SROs, health care facilities, public spaces in inner city setting). Outreach activities will also include phone and internet-based communication (e.g. e-mail, online forums).
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Trains Interviewers/Outreach Workers on outreach and data collection protocols as needed.
• The incumbent will work out of CGSHE in designated, appropriate workspace at the CGSHE/ UBC Clinical / Community Research Hub and/or CGSHE/UBC Hornby St offices.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

This position entails a high level of confidentiality and discretion. Failure to maintain research and program information in confidence could result in damage to credibility and poor relations with internal and external stakeholders. Errors in judgment could result in serious financial or

reputational consequences for the Centre, undermining the Centre's ability to meet commitments and achieve its strategic objectives, including the inability to successfully meet granting agencies' deliverables. Poor public/private sector relationships could result in a negative image of CGSHE and may impact levels of research funding made available through partnerships. Errors could result in significant concerns regarding the liability, credibility, and integrity of the Centre, PHC/ PHCRI, and the University.

Supervision Received

Reports directly to Principal Investigators and works under the supervision of the Project Coordinator(s). Works under general direction within established policies, procedures, and standards. Work reviewed against task objectives and conformity to standards.

Supervision Given

None.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in frontline/ community services or community organizing experience with underserved communities.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Class 5 Drivers License an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including conflict management / crisis resolution skills.
• Research experience or training is an asset.
• Flexibility in hours and willingness to work across CGSHE offices and community to support outreach and recruitment.
• Community knowledge and/or lived experience working with relevant communities.
• Strong gender and social equity lens and knowledge and experience with underserviced populations.
• Organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Familiarity with community services locally (Metro Vancouver) and provincially is an asset.
• Knowledge and skills to work with diverse community collaborators, service providers and other stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Health or Social Sciences, Public Health, Public Policy or related field an asset.
• Experience with data entry is an asset.
• Computer skills including experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and within a diverse team environment
• Current CPR, sexual health, and/or naloxone administration training an asset.
• Excellent time management skills.