About the Project: The Sanctum 1.5 ‘Hope through Strength’ Project is a community-university research partnership aimed at providing high quality, contextualized evidence to demonstrate the efficacy of Sanctum 1.5’s model of care, inform further development of Sanctum 1.5, and examine the potential for scale and spread.
The project involves three concurrent and iterative phases: Phase 1 – quantitative chart review; Phase 2 – qualitative inquiry into Sanctum 1.5’s wrap-around model of care; and Phase 3 – scale and spread. The SROI investigation will draw from data and information gathered in all three Phases and inform subsequent research towards developing an evidence base for Sanctum 1.5’s model of care.
The role of the successful Postdoctoral candidate will be to work with the team and Sanctum 1.5 to develop a comprehensive framework for SROI including inputs, outcomes and impacts in areas including maternal and child health and wellness, social services including child apprehension and welfare, Justice/legal system, and other relevant sectors/areas of impact. The Postdoctoral Fellow will then, in collaboration with the team, identify priority area(s) for initial input and outcome cost models, and will execute one or more targeted SROI analyses covering specific parts of the overarching SROI framework. Involvement in other study phases and activities will be strongly encouraged as time and workload allow. In conjunction with established approaches to SROI analyses, the position will also involve incorporating a Two-eyed Seeing approach, working within an Ethical Space to ensure Indigenous and western perspectives and values are incorporated into the framework, analyses and outputs.
About Sanctum 1.5: Sanctum 1.5 is the first Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and at-risk prenatal/postnatal care home in Canada. It aims to prevent perinatal HIV transmission and entry of the baby into the foster care system. Sanctum 1.5 provides wrap around services through harm reduction models of care which include supportive housing and healthcare to pregnant and postpartum women living in high-risk conditions, and a variety of legal/social services referral supports as needed. Sanctum 1.5’s model of care supports at-risk women achieve the best health and social outcomes for themselves and their baby.
About our Team: We are a diverse team of Indigenous, African and non-Indigenous researchers, clinicians, service providers and community activists. Our 15-member all female research team has multifaceted skills/multidisciplinary expertise in nursing, medicine, psychology, public health, law, social work, health research, epidemiology, family practice, public policy and gender, and HIV bench science.
Education, Skills and Experience Required: A PhD in a related health discipline is required (i.e., health economics, health policy or health services research). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, oral and visual) are necessary. The ability to work independently under multiple competing deadlines and also work collaboratively will be essential. Strong organizational and analytical skills evidenced through prior experience in a combination of quantitative, qualitative, and Indigenous methodologies will be an asset. Specifically, knowledge of and application of decision analysis tools will be an important component of this work. Understanding of Canada’s historical and ongoing context of colonization and its impact on Indigenous peoples, particularly women and children, will be necessary.
USask is committed to employment equity and diversity, and Indigenous engagement is a strategic priority. Applications from Indigenous persons are especially encouraged for this position. Potential candidates will preferably identify as Indigenous and/or have a proven track record of working effectively with Indigenous people and communities. The University of Saskatchewan relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference of employment for this position to Indigenous candidates. In Canada, Indigenous persons refers to those who identify themselves as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit.
Funding: The PDF will be funded from project funds at standard USask rates for up to one year, during which time application(s) for external funding will be developed by the PDF with support from the team. It is anticipated that given the novel and important nature of the project, a high quality candidate will be successful in securing external funding to support the remainder of the PDF position.
To Apply: Please submit the following documents to Lynette Epp, Research Coordinator at [email protected] with the subject line: Sanctum 1.5 SROI PDF Application.
1) Cover letter indicating your understanding of this work, why you are interested in applying, and how your own research trajectory overlaps with this position
2) Current CV (any format is acceptable), including list of publications
3) Copy of unofficial transcript(s) from all post-secondary institutions
Status: Term
Employment Group: Post-Doctoral Fellows – PSAC
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary Information: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Posted Date: 4/28/2021
Closing Date: Until Filled.
Number of Openings: 1
The University believes equity, diversity, and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance excellence, innovation and creativity. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.
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