Great job for MHD members who were involved in the database project Research Assistant, Knowledge Synthesis (12 month contract) Public Health Ontario - Toronto, ON Position Title: Research Assistant, Knowledge Synthesis Department: Health Promotion, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Duration: Full-time Temporary (12 month contract) Location: 480 University Avenue, Toronto Compensation Group: AMAPCEO Position Status: Open Job Code: 11AGA General Administration Salary: $40,390 - $49,131 annual Posting Date: October 11, 2013 Closing Date: October 28, 2013 Reporting to the Manager, Knowledge Synthesis and Evaluation Services, and under the work direction of the Principal Investigator of the CIHR funded project A realist synthesis on the integration of public health and clinical primary care in early childhood care, the Research Assistant will provide support to investigators from the Social Pediatrics Research Team to conduct a realist review of the literature according to established protocols. Social Paediatrics is and multidisciplinary approach to child health; it considers the health of the child within the context of their society, environment, school, and family, integrating the physical, mental, and social dimensions of child health and development as well as care, prevention and promotion of health and quality of life. The Research Assistant coordinate the team, knowledge users, advisory committee and collaborators, contribute to the development of study protocols, participate in screening and data extraction, conduct key informant interviews and facilitate writing of the final narrative. Key Responsibilities • Assists with literature reviews of all types by creating and running search strategies for web-based search tools, selecting relevant documents by reviewing abstracts for inclusion/exclusion criteria, and drafting summary reviews of key articles. • Create and maintain a reference management file (Refworks, Endnote, Refman) required for literature reviews, manuscripts and reports. • Extracts data from existing sources according to a defined protocol or coding scheme. • Administers questionnaires, surveys, interviews, observations, focus groups following protocols established for data collection. • Assists with qualitative data collection (maintaining field notes, transcribing audio tapes) and qualitative data analysis (applying thematic coding schemes to transcribed data and validating coding by applying inter-rater methodology. • Participates in the coordination of research activities, including knowledge users and advisory committee meetings. • Performs basic quantitative data analysis including descriptive analyses; summarizes results in tabular and graphical form for use in presentations, manuscripts, and other reporting formats. • Prepares for and supports investigator and Advisory Committees by coordinating logistics, preparing materials such as agendas, and providing on-site supports such as taking minutes. • Assists HPCDIP team with additional tasks such as contributing to the development of Research Review Board and Ethics Reviews Board applications, abstract submissions, poster preparations, and manuscript and grant applications. • Schedule team meetings, maintain minutes and agendas as well as contribute to research team updates. • Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Skills • Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodology (data collection and analysis) as well as related software applications (SPSS, SAS, NVivo). • Demonstrated computer and data management skills including proficiency in MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project 2003). • Skill and expertise in conducting literature searches. • Skill and ability to classify and map literature to research objectives and to identify gaps in research evidence. • Skill and ability to complete summaries of information across multiple disciplines, including contextual information from stakeholders. • Skill and expertise in maintaining reference management files (e.g., Refworks, Endnote, and Refman) for peer-reviewed and grey literature to inform literature reviews, manuscripts and reports. • Skill and ability to work in a matrix management structure and within cross-disciplinary teams. • Planning, organizing, project management skills, and initiative in order to work effectively and efficiently under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities with meticulous attention to detail. • Ability to approach and manage assignments in a fast-paced environment; • Clear understanding of the research process acquired through both practical and academic experience. • Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external colleagues and clients. • Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work collaboratively, and ability to organize work efficiently. Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences or related discipline, in order to provide support to study investigators to implement research projects. • Master’s degree would be considered an asset. • One to three (1-3) years of experience supporting applied research at an academic department, research institute, public health unit or organization related to health promotion and the primary prevention of chronic diseases and injuries and health equity.
Posted on: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 19:55:46 +0000
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