Job opportunity - Research and Project Coordinator, Drs. McCracken and Greatheart

Research and Project Coordinator - Contract Position 1 day/week

3 month trial, with possibility of extension
$30/hour to start, paid monthly, 8-10 hours per week

Experience
1. At least 2-3 years research/educational experience in healthcare, including basic
knowledge of terminology in health sciences (e.g. physiology and pharmacotherapeutics)
2. Experience discussing (with the research authors) LGBTQ+ health issues, gender and
sexual identity issues, and sexuality.

Skills
1. Excellent English writing skills
2. Assertive communicator within a research team
3. Comfortable working with software including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Google Docs,
FaceTime/Skype, online calendars and a statistical software (SPSS preferred).
4. Accurate note taking during meetings/discussion.
5. Literature review planning and strategy.
6. Able to communicate effectively in writing and by phone with healthcare professionals
and administrative staff to e.g. coordinate speaking engagements.
7. Familiarity with presentation of academic credentials e.g. CCV format and interface (or
willingness to learn and express experience learning something similar).
8. Works independently, tracks tasks completed and time worked.
9. Asks for help or clarification when needed.

Tasks
1. Project management support for researchers (primarily manuscripts, presentations and
grant applications)
2. Help manage formatting and timelines for manuscript submissions
3. Organize and update websites (WordPress/Weebly)
4. Updates CCV and common CV
5. Manage email correspondence with high volume for Dr. McCracken
6. Triage and respond to speaking requests
7. Assist with and recommend Knowledge Translation opportunities (e.g. create meaningful
figures for research findings)
8. Track and prepare invoices for own work completed

This position works with and supports Dr. Rita McCracken and Dr. Marcus Greatheart, family
doctors and primary care researchers based in Vancouver, BC. We anticipate all work done by
phone and online, thus applicants are not required to live locally.
Please send letter of interest and CV by June 7, 2019, to: marcus@greatheart.ca