Under the direction and supervision of University of Manitoba, co-supervision of NRHA (working with
study coordinator), the Northern Research Coordinator will coordinate the deliverables of the Canadian
Institute for Health Research project entitled, “A Northern Prenatal care network with an Indigenous
System Navigator to Improve Care Transitions and Health Outcomes for Indigenous women in Northern
Manitoba.”
This includes:
- Recruiting women to participate in survey about their experiences at Thompson General Hospital;
- Collecting data for women’s experiences with prenatal and obstetric care in Thompson General
Hospital;
- Overseeing the project team responsible for auditing data collected;
- Overseeing the process of data cleaning with research team at the University of Manitoba and
Wiiji’idiwag Ikwewag;
- Collaborate with the study coordinator to report results with the larger study team;
- Lead publications of data with members of the research team;
- Advise and engage in the research process;
- Supervise the planning and coordination of the community engagement meetings, community
visits; and knowledge translation activities in collaboration with the study coordinator;
- Present at meetings and conferences
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor Degree in Nursing or other allied health profession and related experience;
- Previous clinical research experience an asset;
- Experience working with communities in First Nations health;
- Knowledge and understanding of the impact of colonization and Indigenous specific racism;
- Knowledge and understanding of First Nations culture, language, history, governance, and
issues;
- Fluency in First Nations language an asset;
- High degree of written, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Able to handle multiple assignments with competing deadlines;
- Excellent presentation skills;
- Ability to travel and willing to work flexible hours;
- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
CLOSING DATE: April 26th, 2024 AT 4:30 P.M. (CST)
Please submit a cover letter and resume identifying your qualifications, salary expectations to the
attention of: tbeardy@chrim.ca