Research Administrative Coordinator
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager, Research Compliance and Ethics, the Research Administrative Coordinator is responsible for providing support services for the approval of research to be conducted at Island Health. The key aspects of the role include administering the operational review process, coordinating with the research ethics team members on the ethics review process, working with researchers for the efficient approval of their research projects, and facilitating effective communication related to these processes. The position is also responsible for the invoicing, purchasing, tracking and financial reconciliation for the operation of the Research Ethics and Compliance office.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Certification from a business college (one or two year program) and three to five years of experience working in an administrative support capacity within a research ethics office and functional understanding of the operation of a research ethics board. Broad knowledge base of research and research ethics standards; or equivalent level of experience and training.
Skills And Abilities
- Working knowledge of appropriate legislation such as the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA)
- Understanding of work flow in a large complex organization is an asset
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office including SharePoint
- Functional knowledge of ROMEO/Research Portal and RISe for research ethics and operational approvals
- Precise attention to detail
- Experience in financial bookkeeping practices within a Health Authority
- Knowledge of desktop publishing software is an asset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with people in all levels of health care, government and research
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to organize workload and priorities to ensure deadlines are met
- Knowledge of data bases and web based application processes
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the role.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD4501.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
Research Administrative Coordinator
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager, Research Compliance and Ethics, the Research Administrative Coordinator is responsible for providing support services for the approval of research to be conducted at Island Health. The key aspects of the role include administering the operational review process, coordinating with the research ethics team members on the ethics review process, working with researchers for the efficient approval of their research projects, and facilitating effective communication related to these processes. The position is also responsible for the invoicing, purchasing, tracking and financial reconciliation for the operation of the Research Ethics and Compliance office.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Certification from a business college (one or two year program) and three to five years of experience working in an administrative support capacity within a research ethics office and functional understanding of the operation of a research ethics board. Broad knowledge base of research and research ethics standards; or equivalent level of experience and training.
Skills And Abilities
- Working knowledge of appropriate legislation such as the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA)
- Understanding of work flow in a large complex organization is an asset
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office including SharePoint
- Functional knowledge of ROMEO/Research Portal and RISe for research ethics and operational approvals
- Precise attention to detail
- Experience in financial bookkeeping practices within a Health Authority
- Knowledge of desktop publishing software is an asset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with people in all levels of health care, government and research
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to organize workload and priorities to ensure deadlines are met
- Knowledge of data bases and web based application processes
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the role.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD4501.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.