Bilingual Project Manager, Choosing Wisely & Health Research (Temporary 18-months)

ResearchNB•Fredericton, NB

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Bilingual Project Manager, Choosing Wisely & Health Research (PM-CW&HR) is responsible for managing the Choosing Wisely program for New Brunswick and a portfolio of health research partnerships at ResearchNB. Reporting to the Director, Strategic Priorities, the PM-CW&HR will support the coordination of Choosing Wisely New Brunswick (CWNB), serving as a liaison between the provincial organization, local champions in the health sector and the National organization. The PM-CW&HR is also responsible for coordinating business development activities, contributing to science communication, and supporting knowledge mobilization for health research in New Brunswick.

Requirements

2-5 years of experience in a research related field (health research preferred)
Proficiency in English and French (written and oral) is required
Ability to understand and apply common data analysis methods and procedures.
Demonstrated writing experience (e.g. reports, articles for peer-reviewed publication, briefing notes).
Foundational understanding of project management and facilitation methodologies.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to foster collaborative partnerships that span traditional boundaries within a health care setting.
Ability to deliver impactful presentations and represent the organization at events including experience preparing and presenting to clinical, public, and academic audiences.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience and knowledge of health systems, research, or a related industry would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Manage and monitor progress on CWNB Projects in keeping with direction from the Choosing Wisely Steering Committee
Serve as a liaison between the provincial organization, local champions in the health sector and the National organization.
Liaise with Choosing Wisely STARS students.
Provide operational support to the CW Regional Steering Committee. Convene and facilitate Steering Committee and Working Group meetings.
Provide reports to Unity Health and funding organizations biannually.
Provide budgetary/finance support if/as required and in keeping with all reporting requirements.
Attending Regional and National Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC) meetings.
Support CWNB website and newsletter.
Collaborate with health system stakeholders on implementation of strategic initiatives, such as the New Brunswick Health System Research Agenda and the Atlantic Precision Medicine Initiative.
Contribute to engagement activities with key stakeholders across the New Brunswick life sciences ecosystem to support strategic initiatives and build value propositions for future business development activities.
Prepare research, analytical, and policy reports on health research opportunity areas for New Brunswick.
Support science communication and knowledge mobilization by collaborating on communications materials, preparing policy briefings, developing education & training materials, and contributing to ResearchNB events that share health research findings with key audiences in New Brunswick.