Research assistant (5187) at cbhssjb

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
A person who assists medical specialists primarily in the preparation and execution of their specialized work, particularly in activities related to research and information, excluding the design of professional work.

Within a predetermined research plan, they apply scientific methods and techniques to collect data, compile and organize it, perform the required arithmetic or statistical operations, and reproduce this data in a specific format.

They may also use specialized communication techniques to convey specialized information on a variety of subjects.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
This project is carried out in partnership with the Institut de la Statistique du Québec (ISQ) and involves two surveys being conducted across Eeyou Istchee communities: the Eeyou Istchee Population Health Survey and the Infant Nutrition and Maternal Wellbeing Survey. Telephone interviewers play a key role in collecting information from survey participants in a professional, confidential manner. The information collected will contribute to a better understanding of the health and well-being of Eeyou Istchee residents and support future planning, programs, and services for the region.
More specifically, their duties include:
• Conducting telephone interviews with residents of Eeyou Istchee;
• Accurately entering responses using the software designed for this purpose;
• Making validation or follow-up calls for all surveys, regardless of the primary data collection method;
• Carrying out the various follow-up activities required with survey participants (returning calls, handling incoming calls, etc.);
• Assisting respondents who complete surveys online;
• Participating in various tasks related to data collection.

REQUIREMENTS
? Education:
• High school diploma;
• Training or experience in research methods, program evaluation, data analysis, or Indigenous health is considered an asset.
? Knowledge and Abilities:
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Experience and skills acquired through office or administrative work;
• Excellent oral communication skills, with the ability to express oneself clearly and appropriately, demonstrate strong interpersonal abilities, and maintain a dynamic approach;
• Comfortable using a computer.
? Language:
• Fluent in Cree and English;
• Ability to read Cree syllabics;
• Fluency in French is an asset.

OTHER
• Possibility of teleworking.