Job Description
RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).
Position summary
Department / Research Program: Clinical Practice Assessment Unit
The Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network is a national research organization working to reduce harm by improving the safety and appropriateness of medications used by Canadians. A small, dynamic team with a big mission, our work and achievements span provinces and range from public awareness campaigns to healthcare professional education, from province-wide research trials to influencing national drug policy. As Clinical Research Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting the successful conduct of clinical research studies. You will collaborate with investigators and study participants.
As Clinical Research Coordinator, you will report directly to the Lab Director, with direction also provided by the Assistant Director.
General Duties
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, the incumbent will:
- Assist in the planning/organization of research projects,
- Recruit patients for research studies,
- Obtaim consent from patients for participation in research studies,
- Interview patients,
- Complete patient questionnaires,
- Perform data entry,
- Collaborate and assists team members and sponsors’ representatives, as needed,
- Complete and maintain up-to-date specific trainings,
- Complete of all other connected tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Standards of performance:
- An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required,
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
- Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision,
- Demonstrate diplomacy, discretion and good judgment,
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).
Website of the organization
https://rimuhc.ca/en
Education / Experience
Education: Diplome of College Studies (DEC)
Field of Study: Health Sciences
Other education considered an asset for this position: Bachelors in Health Sciences
Work Experience: 1-2 years
Required Skills
- Knowledge of French is required.
- An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires regular and complex contact with patients, researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English. The position also requires complex writing or in-depth analysis of documents in English related to a research project.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with the general public, health care professionals, researchers and community/health organizations,
- Demonstrated experience and sensitivity in working with diverse communities an asset,
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills, attention to detail,
- Ability to work independently with limited direction,
- Ability to handle multiple programs and/or priorities simultaneously.
Additional information
Status: Temporary, part-time: 20 hours
Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience
Work Shift: Other or part-time
Other: 20 hours/week during workdays between 8AM and 5PM
Work Site: 100% Remote
- This position offers the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement (on-site and remote).
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Why work with us?
- 6 days of paid sick leave per year, which includes a maximum of 3 personal day,
- Vacation calculated on a pro-rata basis based on a percentage of your salary,
- Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
- RREGOP government pension plan (defined benefit plan),
- 5.3% of your gross earnings will be added to your paycheque in lieu of statutory holidays.
https://rimuhc.ca/careers
To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits
THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.
Equal Opportunity Employment Program
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact, [email protected]
