Research Coordinator, Health Sciences, Competition # GEN-22-06, Thunder Bay, ON

Research Coordinator

Health Sciences

Thunder Bay, ON

Part Time, Contract (up to 22.5 hours/week)

$30.00/hour

Competition # GEN-22-06

Project title:

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic response on chronic disease management and quality of life in Indigenous and Black communities in Ontario

This research responds to the need to mitigate the wider impacts of COVID-19, by evaluating how

the health system (policy and practice) is responding to the needs and realities of Indigenous and Black peoples, during the pandemic and beyond, with the aim to contribute to social justice and health equity. Namely, we intend to:

-        Assess and better understand the impacts of the policy response to the pandemic for people living with chronic conditions among members of Indigenous and Black communities;

-        Learn about approaches offered for chronic disease management during the pandemic, their successes and/or challenges;

-        Provide recommendations for policy responses and care approaches that are informed by anti-oppressive and intersectional approaches, overall and in future emergencies

This is a 2-year project using an intersectional mixed methods approach, allowing for consideration of both numbers, narratives, collaborative interpretations and relationships that are centered on Indigenous and Black knowledge and community participation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

-        Administrative and project coordination tasks

-        Literature review and contribution to reports/ manuscripts writing

-        Research tools development

-        Participants’ recruitment and data collection, as well as logistical support for interviews/focus groups

-        Other tasks, as needed (e.g. data analysis, presentations)

Hours of work will be up to 22.5 hours/week with a flexible schedule, and mostly remote. The hours may be increased if necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

-          Graduate degree, from a relevant discipline (Health and Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, or other relevant areas combined with adequate experience)

• Master’s students may also be considered

-          Interested in community-based research and partnerships development

• Ability to connect and work with community members and other stakeholders

-          Knowledge or experience in qualitative or quantitative research will be an asset

-          Experience in project coordination and team work will be an asset

-          Candidates who identify as Indigenous or Black are strongly encouraged to apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document, quoting competition #GEN-22-06, that includes cover letter and resume by 4:30 p.m. on May 26, 2022, to:

Dr. Anna Koné

Lakehead University

Email:  akone@lakeheadu.ca.

The project is funded by the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR, #WI4 179980).

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.