The Center for Indigenous Health (Center) is located administratively within the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The core activities housed at the Center include research studies of infectious diseases and behavioral health, and a training program.

　　The goals of the Center projects are to evaluate the impact and efficacy of research projects aimed at improving health outcomes for Native American families and communities. Study data results will focus on public health outcomes specific to the approved protocols at the worksite.

　　We are seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator II who will primarily assist in the day-to-day logistical and operational tasks for various research studies at the site, interacting with the investigators, collaborators, and participants in a research environment. This person coordinates research studies in accordance with good clinical practices in such activities as obtaining informed consent, data and specimen collection, and participant follow-up over time.

　　Specific Duties & Responsibilities

　　(This description is a general statement of required duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.)

　　Oversee the implementation of research protocols for multiple research studies; assist with the development of protocols and develop standard operating procedures.

　　Oversee activities for multiple projects.

　　Maintain a detailed knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements; adhere to all protocol requirements to ensure validity and ethical standards of research methods and data.

　　Participate in development, testing, and evaluation of manuals, questionnaires, and coding structures, for the efficient collection of data.

　　Interact with community partners to serve eligible participants.

　　Recruit research participants; verify participant eligibility for studies; consent and interview participants; collect specimens (if applicable) and other participant data from a variety of sources.

　　Actively retain participants; maintain contact with participants; schedule follow-up visits.

　　Assist with database creation; enter data into the database(s); assist in implementing data validation and a data management plan; assist with analyzing study data and writing up results.

　　Participate in the dissemination of study findings, including writing manuscripts, abstracts, and fact sheets.

　　Conduct literature searches and synthesize the literature including identifying strengths and weaknesses, key take-home messages, and gaps in the literature.

　　Maintain paper and electronic research files.

　　Monitor and maintain supply of research supplies and order as needed.

　　Evaluate and prepare Adverse Event reports and other regulatory documents.

　　Prepare for and participate in audits of studies/monitoring visits.

　　Track study progress and create reports noting progress.

　　Review recruitment strategies and modify materials and plans as needed.

　　Develop IRB protocols and study documents (including protocols and consent forms) and prepare IRB communications; monitor and comply with IRB reporting deadlines.

　　Assist in the analysis of data, abstract, and manuscript preparation.

　　Create figures and presentations, present at meetings.

　　Communicate with study funders and donors.

　　Participate in the preparation and tracking of financial documents, such as budgets, study invoices, and annual reports.

　　Assist with recruiting, interviewing, training, monitoring, and supervising students; coordinate and participate in the interviewing and training of new research staff on study protocols, procedures, and reporting.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Other

　　Current driver’s license issued by the state of residence and good driving record required.

　　Ability to travel with overnight stays required as needed. Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.

　　This position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

　　Five years related experience.

　　Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Related Master's.

　　Knowledge of SPSS, SAS, Stata, and/or REDCap.

　　Experience working with Native or Indigenous communities.

　　Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator II

　　Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC

　　Starting Salary Range: Min $47,500 - Max $83,300 Annually (Commensurate with experience)

　　Employee group: Full Time

　　Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8 am – 4:30 pm

　　Exempt Status: Exempt

　　Location: JHU - Arizona

　　Department name: ​​​​​​​Center for Indigenous Health

　　Personnel area: School of Public Health

　　Total Rewards

　　The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

　　Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

　　JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

　　**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

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