Located in beautiful Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Sault Area Hospital (SAH) is a community hospital serving a catchment population of approximately 114,000. SAH provides primary, secondary and select tertiary services to residents in Sault Ste. Marie and the District of Algoma. In addition to providing core services in Emergency and Critical Care; Medicine; Surgery; Obstetrics, Maternity and Pediatrics; Mental Health and Addictions; Complex Continuing Care; and Rehabilitation, SAH is also home to the Algoma Regional Renal Program and the Algoma District Cancer Program including radiation therapy services. We are incredibly proud of our entire team of approximately 2100 dedicated staff, 162 active physicians and 450 volunteers.
At Sault Area Hospital, we take great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community health care
Reporting to the Vice President, Medical Affairs, the Research Program Manager is responsible for managing and executing a range of hospital-based research projects, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and priorities. This role involves coordinating research activities from inception through dissemination, supporting compliance with ethical guidelines, and building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The Research Program Manager will act as a key liaison between the hospital and its academic partners, including the Sault Ste. Marie Academic Medical Association, Clinical Trials, and the Northeastern Ontario Health Hub, fostering strong, collaborative relationships to support research goals.
Job Duties
• Oversee the development and execution of projects created by members of the Medical Affairs Committee.
• Ensure linkages between medical staff led projects and the Hospital’s overall quality improvement plan and strategy.
• Develop and oversee research strategies and projects in alignment with hospital goals.
• Make informed recommendations regarding all aspects of research activities.
• Participate in forming and managing research project teams.
• Assist in selecting and liaising with external research partners and collaborators.
• Advise research teams on regulatory and ethical requirements.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and interpretation for both qualitative and quantitative research.
• Ensure collaboration among investigators and project partners to identify key findings.
• Present findings to diverse stakeholders and support knowledge translation initiatives.
• Implement innovative strategies for sharing research outcomes, such as newsletters, media, and public engagement platforms.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, budgets, deliverables, and reports.
• Track and report on research progress, outcomes, and compliance.
• Supervise and mentor Research Coordinators and Health Informationist
• Coordinate stakeholder communication and relationship management.
• Review and evaluate research efforts in collaboration with key partners.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the hospital’s research program and its academic partners, including:
o Sault Ste. Marie Academic Medical Association
o Clinical Trials
o Northeastern Ontario Health Hub
• Facilitate collaboration, communication, and alignment of research goals across these organizations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the hospital’s research program and its academic partners.
• Support joint initiatives, meetings, and reporting requirements to strengthen partnerships.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, social sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in health-related research, with at least 2-3 years in project management.
• Experience leading research teams and managing multifaceted projects.
• Strong knowledge of health research principles, including ethics and patient-oriented research.
• Expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Proven ability to develop and manage research funding proposals successfully.
• Proficiency in data analysis, report writing, and preparation of ethics applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to team management.
• Proficiency with research and project management tools, including word-processing, data analysis, and presentation software.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational environments and build effective relationships.
Join a team of health care professionals committed to excellence in the delivery of patient-focused care. To apply in confidence, please send a cover letter and your resume outlining how your knowledge, experience and personal attributes are a good fit with the requirements of this position and the organization by 4:00 PM January 28, 2025
Please Apply Online at: www.sah.on.ca/careers
Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.
