Patient Partner Navigator & Research Coordinator
Primary Purpose:
In this dual role, the Patient Partner Navigator & Research Coordinator will work closely with the Pediatric Research Office within the Department of Pediatrics. The navigator will partner with staff at the Saskatchewan Centre for Patient Oriented Research (SCPOR) to amplify existing programming and materials including PEARL and the POR Alliance. Newly developed materials are expected to align with existing SCPOR materials to maintain consistent provincial messaging on patient-oriented research. The navigator will also collaborate with stakeholders from USask, SHA, and community partners.
The Patient Partner Navigator will develop a provincial pediatric research patient partner research program. They will develop, execute and evaluate the pediatric patient partner program and project activities through a coordinated, interdisciplinary approach. They will support and lead subcommittees, working groups and project teams. This navigator will plan and implement activities related to patient partners in research.
In the research coordinator role, they will work alongside the research office to support all types of research within the Department of Pediatrics, with a special emphasis on patient-oriented research.
Typical Duties or Accountabilities:
- Develop a provincial pediatric patient and family partnership network for Pediatric Research in Saskatchewan. This will include supervising and evaluating the performance of patient and family partners, recruiting patient and family partners; screening applicants, conducting interviews and making final selection decisions. Provides orientation and training to patient and family partners, follows up on any issues or concerns and addresses performance issues.
- Support faculty with inclusion of patient partner engagement in research by contributing to project design, grant applications, educational workshops, networking between patient partners and researchers, and identifying patient partners for specific research studies.
- Proactively investigate patient-oriented funding strategies and makes recommendations to pediatric researchers for individual or collaborative research projects
- With their specialized knowledge of patient-oriented research this person will assist in application and proposal development, including advice in budgeting and project management
- Provide a link between faculty and SCPOR, SHA patient partner programs, research institutes, and other existing research resources as they pertain to patient-oriented research
- Work with trainees who are interested in patient-oriented research to build their research skills as they pertain to patient-oriented research.
- Develop a Pediatric Patient Partner framework that includes diverse populations including members of First Nations, and Métis patients and other underserved populations.
- Participates in developing research proposals, pre and post funding support, applications to REB and operational approval. Will assist faculty and teams with patient recruitment and data collection for all types of research. This may include coordinating data collection for collaborating agencies or institutions. Support the write-up and editing of reports, manuscripts, and knowledge translation products.
- Lead, collaborate, and actively participate in the development of strategic and operational plans to optimize pediatric patient-oriented research in the department of pediatrics.
Education: A level of education equivalent to a Master’s degree in a related health discipline from a recognized program. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience:
Experience and training in patient-oriented research and/or patient partner engagement
Minimum of two years of experience working in a research administrative environment, preferably in a University setting. Experience with health sciences research but also with interdisciplinary programs, proposal development, granting agencies, project management, budgeting and scientific writing are required.
Skills:
- Demonstrate effective engagement skills with children and families. This includes building trust, communicating clearly, and creating a supportive, inclusive environment for both children and their families.
- Demonstrate strong program evaluation and research skills.
- Strong facilitation skills and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Knowledge of current and emerging evidence-based practice in standards and guidelines.
- Experience in community-based approaches for support and clinical interventions in pediatric care.
- Experience with program development and strategic planning.
Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Tova Dybvig at tova.dybvig@usask.ca.
Department: Pediatrics
Status: Term 2 years other Term to Mar 31, 2027
Employment Group: Research Positions - Non-union
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $70,687.50 - 99,001.50 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Band: Salary Band 8
Posted Date: 4/25/2025
Closing Date: 5/22/2025
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines
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