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Program Director, Community-Based Research Capacity Building



Community-based research (CBR) is research with a substantial level of community participation for the purposes of community improvement and social change. Working within the Ontario AIDS Network (OAN), a province-wide coalition of diverse community-based organizations, the Program Director will be responsible for building CBR capacity through developing and delivering skills building and learning opportunities with OAN members, people living with HIV/AIDS (PHAs) and other service providers who work with PHAs. Further, the Program Director will facilitate linkages between community-based organizations, academic and community researchers and research funders. This position will appeal to a self-directed, motivated and creative individual who enjoys the challenge of balancing multiple projects.



Responsibilities:



Ø      Create awareness of the program among member organizations and within the HIV/AIDS community

Ø      Develop educational materials, workshops and seminars to help stakeholders participate in, understand and use research

Ø      Work in collaboration with an advisory committee

Ø      Conduct an ongoing needs assessments of stakeholders in relation to CBR

Ø      Facilitate partnerships between community-based organizations, PHAs, community-based and academic researchers as well as research funders and other research-related bodies to share resources and skills

Ø      Conduct ongoing evaluations and prepare quarterly and year end reports for funder

Ø      Participate with other community initiatives and advisory committees to enhance CBR development and promote the work of the OAN

Ø      Participate in other related projects and workshops as required



Qualifications and Experience:



Ø      Post graduate degree in health/social sciences or equivalent experience

Ø      Minimum of 2-5 years related work experience

Ø      Experience working with HIV/AIDS community organizations

Ø      Experience in applied research, especially CBR initiatives, with demonstrated use of qualitative and quantitative methods

Ø      Experience developing, delivering and evaluating workshops

Ø      Skilled presenter with superior writing skills

Ø      History of building solid relationships and partnerships

Ø      Experience working with a multisectoral advisory body

Ø      Experience preparing and writing grant proposals

Ø      Solid knowledge of MS Office



The OAN is committed to employment equity initiatives. We therefore encourage women and members of visible minority groups and aboriginal peoples, including people living with HIV/AIDS as well as other disabilities, to apply and self identify.



Salary to be determined. 11 month contract.



Please send a resume with a cover letter explaining how your experience has prepared you for this position and your salary expectations by November 12, 2003 to: Ontario AIDS Network, 25 Adelaide Street East, Suite 915, Toronto, ON, M5C 3A1 or Fax: 416-364-1250 or email: [log in to unmask] No phone calls please.









Lea Narciso . Ontario AIDS Network
25 Adelaide Street East . Suite 915
Toronto . Ontario . Canada . M5C 3A1
Tel: 416.364.4555 Ext. 306 . Fax: 416.364.1250




















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