Position Overview
The Department of Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a PGMP Senior Research Associate. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 2 years (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
The Perioperative Glycemic Management Pathway (PGMP) is a shared care model for management of patients at-risk of high blood sugars after surgery (perioperative hyperglycemia). Evidence from Albertan surgical patients shows that there are important quality gaps in current glycemic management practices which are associated with worse patient outcomes. The PGMP is a PRIHS-funded project to implement and evaluate the PGMP in multiple surgical settings across Alberta.
Reporting to the Principal Investigator.
Position Description
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Monitors the ongoing process of implementation across multiple sites
Discusses and resolves administrative problems that arise
Responsible for ensuring compliance with all hospital and government regulations for research involving human subjects. Monitors status of Ethics Review Board approval for pending and ongoing studies, works with investigators to submit new applications, annual reviews and notification of changes to study design and methods. Mentors faculty and Research staff in completion of ethics applications and renewals
Facilitate and lead cooperative and collaborative research initiatives within PGMP
Championing, leading, and managing implementation of new research projects
Provide implementation support and coordinate expertise to support teams within PGMP
In conjunction with the Project Steering Committee, facilitating communication between stakeholders and identification of risk and contingency plans
Monitoring of PGMP research progress
Supervise and project management of Research Associates, Research Assistants and research students to perform a range of research and coordination tasks
Strategy
Works in collaboration with the Project Steering Committee to formulate and develop the PGMP strategic plan
Ensures the site implementation teams understand the strategic plans and alignment of individual research activities and projects
Communication & Relationships
Ensuring key stakeholders across implementation sites and throughout the governance structure are informed about activities related to the PGMP
Promote collaboration and knowledge translation with internal and external members at every opportunity
Ensure effective communications of activities and outcomes within PGMP across the Governance Structure
Leadership
Facilitate and supervise PGMP implementation, research staff, and students
Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor
Qualifications / Requirements:
Application Deadline: January 24, 2022
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 III. (Salary range $32.91 - $51.56/hour)
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