Psychosocial Pediatric Oncology Project
Opportunity details
Position type
Patient Partner
Number of positions available
2
Organization
Department of Pediatrics - University of Saskatchewan
Role overview
Patient Partners will collaborate as equal members of the project team (PI: Dr. Saima Alvi) to co-develop a questionnaire that explores barriers to accessing supports for people aged 12 and older across Saskatchewan. The role will be shaped collaboratively with each Patient Partner, drawing on their lived experience and perspectives to help ensure the questionnaire is meaningful, relevant, and responsive to the needs of Saskatchewan communities.
Required knowledge, experience, skills
We are looking to co-develop the study with youth 13-18 or 18< that have lived experience of receiving pediatric oncology care in Saskatchewan.
Time commitment
To be determined in collaboration with each partner.
Location
Virtual
What can you expect from the research team?
The research team work with you to co-develop a team charter and the overall study. We will honour your lived experience as expertise and are looking forward to having you join our team!
Supports available to participate
We are applying for funding to be able to provide an honorarium in alignment with SCPOR guidelines and rates.
Submission of interest deadline
October 1, 2026
Contact information
Contact name: Victoria Mahmood
Email address:
lps174@mail.usask.ca
Phone number: N/A
