Program Manager - Practice Based Research - Temporary Full-Time 2024-10928

Summary of Duties

The Practice-based Research and Innovation (PBRI) Program Manager is an integral member of the Professional Practice portfolio at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; a portfolio that is focused on the integration of practice, education, research and leadership for health professionals to cultivate person-centred care informed by research and scholarly activities. The Program Manager will report to the Director of Practice-Based Research and Innovation. Under the direction of the Director, the Program Manager plays a key role in designing, implementing, and overseeing a range of programs to build practice-based research capacity among point-of-care health professionals and clinical leaders across the organization. The PBRI Program Manager will also provide ongoing research support, project administration and coordination, and support for assigned projects, initiatives, and activities within the PBRI portfolio, including both internal and external related projects, as well as collaborates with researchers, healthcare professionals, clinical leaders, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the programs within the PBRI portfolio.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Leading all aspects of the planning, coordination, facilitation and evaluation of the PBRI Fellowship Program, including curriculum planning, developing program materials, workshop facilitation, collaboration with internal and external partners, and evaluation
• Leading all aspects of the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of a wide range of other practice-based research capacity building programs, including the PBRI Research Seed Grant Program, Manuscript Writing Café, Researcher Development Program, Internships, and other programs and events
• Teaching, mentoring and supporting health professionals in identifying, developing and implementing innovative quality improvement projects, including assisting them with applying quality improvement principles, processes and measurement to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes, as well as supporting them to develop project management, change management, and leadership skills
• Consulting with health professionals across all stages of the research continuum to support them in identifying, developing and conducting practice-based research projects, including assisting them with literature reviews, study design, methods, analysis, and interpretation, as well as supporting them to write proposals, prepare posters and presentations, and draft manuscripts
• Establish and build positive relationships with point-of-care staff, clinical leaders, and all internal and external partners to promote research engagement, program participation, and timely communications, including delivering written reports and oral presentations to various committees
• Administering intake and review/selection process of numerous call for proposals and award submissions
• Support the development of written materials and communications for calls for proposals, annual reports, PBRI newsletter, KT kudos, and other dissemination activities
• Fully support a number of PBRI knowledge dissemination activities and events, including knowledge exchange forums, annual Expo event, and other internal and external KT activities (e.g., national PBR network meetings, communities of practice)
• Coordinating the appointments of practice-based researchers, completion of activity reports, and other knowledge exchange and evaluation activities
• Fully support and participate in the PBRI Advisory Committee and other related committees as required
• Co-supervise with the Director student practicums and interns to meet assigned project milestones
• Work closely with the Director to support fundraising for practice-based research
• Coordinate the digital communication forums (intranet) as required
• Support and collaborate with the Director on various research projects and scholarly activities related to PBRI (internal and external), including research consultation, grant writing, data analysis and publication
• Participating in the planning and evaluation of PBRI strategic goals, directions, and activities, including tracking and reporting of PBRI metrics and impact

Qualifications/Skills:

• Masters degree in health research, methodology, or related field – thesis-based (required) or PhD (complete or near completion) (preferred) with minimum 1-3 years experience in research coordination, administration and support
• Expertise and experience in Quality Improvement as demonstrated by formal Quality Improvement education, training / certification required and minimum 1-3 years experience in quality improvement in a hospital or related setting preferred
• Experience supporting research projects using a wide range of research methodologies
• Experience in mentorship and capacity-building of a range of learners (from novice to advanced). Knowledge of adult education and mentorship models and strategies is an asset
• Experience in research and scholarly activities spanning research continuum, from grant writing through to data analysis and manuscript preparation
• Experience leading and/or supporting hospital /clinical research and QI / evaluation initiatives
• Demonstrated skills in project management, leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of broad-based clinical best practices, health system models, and hospital organizational structure and processes an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently (self-starter and initiator) and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
• Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Possess an encouraging, motivating and flexible attitude
• Experience with MS office and survey software required