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Research Program Manager
The Research Program Manager’s primary responsibility is to develop, improve, and sustain the operational effectiveness and efficiency of research programs. This position is responsible for overseeing the project load of the research team (research assistants, research coordinators, students and volunteers) as well as managing research finance activities, human resource management, adhering to study protocols, ethical guidelines, timelines, and oversight of data management of a research program.
Closing Date: 04/02/2024
Research Assistant I
We are hiring Research Assistants to work as Community Health Workers to help with the Screening for Poverty And Related social determinants and intervening to improve Knowledge of and links to resources (SPARK) study. SPARK aims to help patients address social needs (such as income, employment, housing, and food security) and reduce their anxiety.
Positions Available: 3 (1 per site)
Work Type: Casual Temporary
Date Posted: 03/01/2024
Closing Date: 03/22/2024
Click the posting links below to learn more or apply:
Platinum Medical Clinic (3170 Eglinton Ave. E. Scarborough, ON M1J 2H3)
Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre (Wabana, PO Box 580 Bell Island, NL, A0A 4H0)
Kingsbury Family Medical Centre (7-1099 Kingsbury Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R2P 2P9)
COVID-19 Trial Now Enrolling Participants
CanTreatCOVID: Canadian Adaptive Platform Trial of Treatments for COVID in Community Settings
The study is open to adults aged 18 – 49 years with one or more chronic condition(s) or adults aged 50+ years who tested positive for COVID with symptoms starting in the last five days.
Eligible participants will
- Take a COVID medication approved by Health Canada or follow public health advice on COVID
- Complete an online diary from Day 1 to 14
- Complete a survey on Day 21, 28 and 90 and Week 36
- Receive $30 for each follow-up
Participation is voluntary.
Prospective Master's and PhD Student
Prospective Master’s & PhD Student
Dr. Andrew Pinto is accepting Master’s and PhD students enrolled at Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation and Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. Students who are interested in being supervised by Dr. Pinto should email upstreamlab@unityhealth.to at least 6 weeks prior to deadlines, and provide a CV and brief letter indicating their alignment with the Lab.