Coordinator, LiveRX, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine

Position Overview

The Department of Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Coordinator, LiveRX. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The Coordinator reports to the Principal Investigator and is directed by the team of an awarded grant from Alberta Innovates (AI) for the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Health System (PRIHS) to implement a province wide program to work towards eradicating Hepatitis C (HCV) in Alberta. The program goal is to optimize pre-existing infrastructure, community-based capacity, and pharmacist scope of practice to achieve HCV cure in partnership with public, private and community sectors across Alberta. This program will work towards establishing the most effective, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable ways to enable HCV test-treat-cure for vulnerable Albertans and will inform sustainability and future scale planning.

Flexibility in hours and travel to project sites across Alberta and to meetings are required.

The Coordinator will support recruitment and retention activities of HCV positive individuals under the LiveRx program. This will include planning, facilitating, and participating at HCV screening events in community based organizations across Alberta.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Identifying stakeholders, working with them to determine needs, rolling out events and maintaining positive relationships
• Assist the team in managing and preparing event resources inventory including team screening materials and supplies and external resources (eg catering, transportation, gift cards etc)
• Assist the team and other researchers in the coordination and execution of multiple research sub-studies, including administrative support
• Obtain informed consent under the project while maintaining Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines
• Comprehensive record management of study documents contributing to a comprehensive study audit trail, and adhering to compliance regulations
• Travel between sites across Alberta required
• Organizes meetings, committees, locations, agendas, goals and next-steps, and documents same with minutes, tasks, accountabilities and action lists, as needed
• Accurately completes study material such as Case Report Forms, databases and follows proper SOPs and suggests changes as needed
• Employment Checks
  • Valid Class 5 drivers license
  • Successful Police Record Check required

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in a health or social services related field (e.g. Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Health Sciences, Public Health) required
• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) designation from the Society of Clinical Research Professionals (SoCRA), or equivalent, an asset
• Working knowledge of institutional research and ethics standards, policies, and procedures
• Formal project management training an asset
• A combination of education and professional experience will be considered
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license (cannot be a graduated license) with proven good driving record (abstract required)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMIS) certification an asset
• Current First Aid/CPR
• Crisis intervention training an asset
• Experience working with health care providers, community members and organizations; experience with patient and/or family engagement in research an asset
• Previous research experience with recruitment of subjects an asset
• Minimum 2 years of experience in community outreach and/or case management (particularly medication management) an asset
• Experience working with diverse and priority populations an asset
• Experience with community-based and/or clinical research an asset
• Experience with peer support, stakeholder relations, and/or partnerships an asset
• Must possess the ability to develop and build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Must be able to appropriately and compassionately understand the needs of others and adapt supports accordingly
• Must possess superior time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and fluctuating workload
• Must be flexible and willing to adapt work hours as appropriate to meet client needs; some work on evenings and weekends may be required
• Adherence to harm reduction, trauma informed, culturally sensitive, and person-centred principles is required

Application Deadline:  February 13, 2023

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase II.

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. For more information visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

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We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.