This position has a term length of 12 months.
Location - This position offers the flexibility of being performed in-person at the University of Alberta or remotely, as many project components are conducted through virtual platforms.
Project Title: Integrating the Black Health Primer into Family Medicine Education using Developmental Evaluation
Ethics ID: Pro00163390
Project Leads: Dr. Eniola Salami, Dr. Nikki Woods, Dr. Onye Nnorom, Dr. OmiSoore Dryden, Professor Sume Ndumbe-Eyoh
This project addresses the systemic gap in Canadian family medicine training regarding anti-Black racism and its impact on healthcare. By utilizing the Black Health Primer (BHP) – an accredited, Afrocentric online course – this study aims to provide faculty with the foundational knowledge necessary to unlearn and disrupt anti-Black racism in patient care. The study uses a developmental evaluation approach to tailor training for the family medicine context.
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to support the implementation and evaluation of this national project.
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world’s top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.
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Virtual Focus Group Support: Assist in coordinating and facilitating 60-minute virtual focus groups conducted via Zoom.
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Qualitative Data Management: Manage the auto-transcription process, perform de-identification, and oversee member checking for transcript accuracy.
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Thematic Analysis: Assist in a rigorous thematic analysis (familiarization, coding, and refining themes) using the Braun & Clarke (2006) framework.
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BHP Implementation: Support the rollout of the 6–8 hour Black Health Primer online course and subsequent faculty training sessions.
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Data Support: Assist with anonymous evaluative surveys using RedCap and manage follow-up data collection one-year post-implementation.
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Reporting: Help draft the final report to highlight lessons learned for distribution to other family medicine departments.
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Lived Experience: Must have lived experience of Black identity, as the project is anchored in Critical Race Theory and addresses the lived experiences of Black patients.
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Education: Completion of a Master’s degree or above in a relevant field (e.g., Public Health, Sociology, Education, Health Sciences).
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Technical Expertise:
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Strong understanding of anti-Black racism in the Canadian healthcare context.
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Proficiency in qualitative research methods, specifically thematic analysis.
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Experience with virtual platforms (Zoom) and secure data tools (RedCap, encrypted Google Drive).
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Sensitive Topics: The candidate must be comfortable discussing and analyzing topics related to structural racism and systemic inequities.
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Privacy: The RA will ensure all participant data is kept private and confidential, identified only by a study ID, and stored on secure, encrypted drives.
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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
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