PGMP Senior Research Associate, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine

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 12 months (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:

• Bachelors Degree in healthcare or related field is required
• Master’s Degree is preferred
• PhD or Master’s level training in a leadership or research discipline
• Progressive advancement in Research Project Management
• Training in implementation or knowledge translation
• A minimum of 5 years of health care experience, Alberta experience is an asset
• Experience with the University environment required
• Experience in Public Speaking, presenting at research forums, publishing articles required
• Proven ability to develop local and external collaborations
• Experience directing or leading project teams
• Experience & training in implementation or knowledge translation
• Experience writing ethics protocols, development of data collection forms, enrolment of participants, report generation
• Ability to work independently and to accept responsibility for complex and sensitive decision-making as it relates to the overall conduct of the PRIHS program
• Requires a high level of effective time and project management, supervisory skills, leadership skills, facilitation skills, personal initiative and teamwork
• Strong collaborative and problem-solving skills
  Capable of juggling multiple tasks

Application Deadline:September 17, 2021

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.

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 about the Cumming School of Medicine visitCareers in the Cumming School of Medicine.

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