(PERMANENT FULL TIME) RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE DIRECTOR
Whitby, Ontario
Senior Level
full_time
About the role
Job Details
Description DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Administration
- Provides all aspects of administrative support including developing, implementing and evaluating:
- the research intake process and life cycle
- recruitment and support of research co-op students and volunteers and externs
- grants administration (including financial management and reporting)
- strategies by which to disseminate research findings and promote knowledge transfer and integration into practice
- intellectual property practices
- related policies and procedures
- Monitors and advises the organization regarding trends and issues in the research and academic sectors, health care system and political environments that are relevant to and/or have potential impact on the portfolio
- Facilitates effective use of the knowledge and professional skills of team members to advance the research agenda
- Manages the budget for the portfolio ensuring effective allocation of financial resources and compliance with financial reporting processes
- Proactively researches and disseminates information about specific grant programs and funding opportunities throughout the organization
- Coaches and supports individuals and research teams in their development of research proposals, study design, study management and evaluation
- Functions as Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator or research team member as appropriate
- Identifies potential legal and risk management issues and informs the Vice President
- Develops evaluation indicators for the research and academics portfolio and a mechanism by which to regularly collect, analyze and report the data
- Provides administrative oversight and leadership for the strategic development and daily administration of library services
- Develops and/or ensures the availability of educational programs and opportunities to support, enhance and evolve research and academic activities
- Recruits, mentors, evaluates and supports team members in a direct or indirect report relationship
- Advises and facilitates compliance with established standards for scientific merit and research ethics involving human subjects
- Manages regular and special activities for the portfolio including the Annual Research Day
- Promotes an organization-wide spirit of inquiry, curiosity and evidence-based practice improvement
- Responsible to recognize and report patient, staff and environment safety issues, identify and implement preventative and corrective actions, within the scope of this role.
Liaison
- Responds to external requests for information and assistance and acts as the initial contact for enquiries, concerns or complaints from research participants
- Networks with researchers and academics as well as with relevant national, regional, and international institutions to facilitate continued relevance of the academic/research program and a high profile for the organization
- Establishes and actively maintains close links with recognized research institutes and stakeholders
- Collaborates with institutions and scholars engaged in research relevant to Ontario Shores’ mission
- Develops, negotiates, implements and evaluates research collaboration agreements and annual service agreements with academic institutions in accordance with Ontario Shores’ policies and risk management requirements
- Actively promotes and enhances the reputation of the organization
QUALIFICATIONS And EXPERIENCE
- Master’s preparation is required in a health profession or health administration
- Minimum 7 years experience at a senior manager/director level
- PhD preparation is an asset
- A record of contributions to the advancement of knowledge in mental health, health sciences and/or patient safety through research and publications
- Experience in establishing, leading and/or managing research programs
- Previous clinical, academic and/or research experience in a mental health setting
- Capacity to develop effective relationships across professions and sectors
- Knowledge of relevant legislation
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About Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Hospitals and Health Care
1001-5000
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is a leader in mental health care, providing a spectrum of specialized assessments and treatment services for people living with complex mental illness. Patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care, built on compassion, inspiration and hope. Ontario Shores engages in research, education and advocacy initiatives to advance the mental health care system.
(PERMANENT FULL TIME) RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE DIRECTOR
Whitby, Ontario
Senior Level
full_time
About the role
Job Details
Description DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Administration
- Provides all aspects of administrative support including developing, implementing and evaluating:
- the research intake process and life cycle
- recruitment and support of research co-op students and volunteers and externs
- grants administration (including financial management and reporting)
- strategies by which to disseminate research findings and promote knowledge transfer and integration into practice
- intellectual property practices
- related policies and procedures
- Monitors and advises the organization regarding trends and issues in the research and academic sectors, health care system and political environments that are relevant to and/or have potential impact on the portfolio
- Facilitates effective use of the knowledge and professional skills of team members to advance the research agenda
- Manages the budget for the portfolio ensuring effective allocation of financial resources and compliance with financial reporting processes
- Proactively researches and disseminates information about specific grant programs and funding opportunities throughout the organization
- Coaches and supports individuals and research teams in their development of research proposals, study design, study management and evaluation
- Functions as Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator or research team member as appropriate
- Identifies potential legal and risk management issues and informs the Vice President
- Develops evaluation indicators for the research and academics portfolio and a mechanism by which to regularly collect, analyze and report the data
- Provides administrative oversight and leadership for the strategic development and daily administration of library services
- Develops and/or ensures the availability of educational programs and opportunities to support, enhance and evolve research and academic activities
- Recruits, mentors, evaluates and supports team members in a direct or indirect report relationship
- Advises and facilitates compliance with established standards for scientific merit and research ethics involving human subjects
- Manages regular and special activities for the portfolio including the Annual Research Day
- Promotes an organization-wide spirit of inquiry, curiosity and evidence-based practice improvement
- Responsible to recognize and report patient, staff and environment safety issues, identify and implement preventative and corrective actions, within the scope of this role.
Liaison
- Responds to external requests for information and assistance and acts as the initial contact for enquiries, concerns or complaints from research participants
- Networks with researchers and academics as well as with relevant national, regional, and international institutions to facilitate continued relevance of the academic/research program and a high profile for the organization
- Establishes and actively maintains close links with recognized research institutes and stakeholders
- Collaborates with institutions and scholars engaged in research relevant to Ontario Shores’ mission
- Develops, negotiates, implements and evaluates research collaboration agreements and annual service agreements with academic institutions in accordance with Ontario Shores’ policies and risk management requirements
- Actively promotes and enhances the reputation of the organization
QUALIFICATIONS And EXPERIENCE
- Master’s preparation is required in a health profession or health administration
- Minimum 7 years experience at a senior manager/director level
- PhD preparation is an asset
- A record of contributions to the advancement of knowledge in mental health, health sciences and/or patient safety through research and publications
- Experience in establishing, leading and/or managing research programs
- Previous clinical, academic and/or research experience in a mental health setting
- Capacity to develop effective relationships across professions and sectors
- Knowledge of relevant legislation
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About Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Hospitals and Health Care
1001-5000
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is a leader in mental health care, providing a spectrum of specialized assessments and treatment services for people living with complex mental illness. Patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care, built on compassion, inspiration and hope. Ontario Shores engages in research, education and advocacy initiatives to advance the mental health care system.