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    Sr Research Associate - Washington, United States - Children's National Hospital

    Children's National Hospital
    Children's National Hospital Washington, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Under direction of the Director of Research, conducts research and ensures scientific accuracy of Safe Kids Worldwide initiatives, both domestic and global. In collaboration with Director of Research and the senior team, leads and authors research reports. Gathers available data and research and translates findings for scientific and public audiences, often on a short timeline. Works with Evaluation and Monitoring Associate and Safe Kids programs department to develop and evaluate program strategies that support identified childhood injury prevention initiatives. Consults and supports programs, communications, advocacy, development and networks staff on research needs and programmatic directions. Participates in planning a biennial conference on childhood injury prevention, works with Director of Research to organize research-centered summits, and assists with other meetings as needed.

    Qualifications:
    Minimum Education
    MPH Public Health with extensive coursework in Epidemiology and/or Biostatistics (Required)

    Minimum Work Experience
    7 years professional technical writing experience preferably with demonstrated training or expertise in at least on injury risk area (Required)

    Required Skills/Knowledge
    Strong verbal and written skills to effectively communicate with prospects and program partners.
    Basic - Intermediate HTML skill set as well as the ability to conduct work flow analysis within the program's context.
    Knowledge of STATA, SPSS, SAS or other statistical software.
    advanced level computer skills with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office product suite.
    Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
    Detail-oriented individual with the ability to work effectively, independently, and on multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
    The ability to work effectively with other staff and to follow approved Safe Kids Worldwide procedures and policies.
    In-depth knowledge of at least one injury risk area: motor vehicle occupant protection, pedestrian safety, sports safety, water safety, home safety, poisoning prevention.

    Functional Accountabilities
    Management of data collection, research, statistical evaluation and the formation of proposals and reports
    • Oversees the tracking of sources of childhood injury data
    • Serves as a SKW liaison to organizations supplying data and research assistance
    • Facilitates SKW utilization of national injury databases for grant writing, program planning, and media use
    • Under the direction of the Director of Research, serves as liaison with Children's National IRB on submitted projects
    • Under the direction of the Director of Research, selects and refines study measures, designs survey instruments to collect primary research data and works with the Evaluation and Monitoring Associate and programs department to build program evaluations
    • Conducts original data analyses using new and existing data sets
    • Co-authors SKW research reports
    • Reviews data on existing prevention programs and its usefulness to SKW
    • Provides data and statistical information to support Programs, Development, Advocacy, Network and Communications teams
    • Under the direction of the Director of Research, develops research proposals
    Ensures technical accuracy of SKW research, programs and communications, coalitions and the public
    • Manages Safe Kids Worldwide's Injury Article Database, reviewing and procuring published articles in injury prevention field, sharing with staff as appropriate and maintaining electronic copy articles
    • Provides strategies and assistance to develop injury prevention programs and advocacy initiatives based on research and statistical data from injury prevention field
    • Provides input into evaluation of programmatic initiatives to facilitate and promote childhood injury prevention initiatives
    • Consults with staff managing programs on research needs and programmatic direction and monitoring, as requested
    • Offers new and updated injury prevention information to support Safe Kids Worldwide communications, including media outreach and organizational Website
    • Designs survey instruments, undertakes analyses and authors/coauthors Safe Kids research reports
    • Manages updating of Safe Kids Factsheets, Fast Facts and other data related resources
    • Provides support to Network Team on analysis and reporting on Network Assessments
    • Serves as Research Team liaison for Safe Kids Website and Resource Center
    • Provides accurate and timely responses to requests for injury prevention statistics and resources
    • Provides assistance to coalitions with statistical information and facts on childhood injuries and injury prevention
    • Serves as a resource for coalitions collecting and analyzing state and local injury data
    • Represents Safe Kids Worldwide as an alternate on various research and academic committees and advisory groups, as well as at meetings and conferences, to offer injury prevention expertise and promote Safe Kids Worldwide research programs and activities
    • Works collaboratively with staff, major sponsors, agency representatives, and outside partners to facilitate flow of information and foster strong working relationships
    • Works with Director of Research to strengthen SKW research capacity through partnership
    Evaluates resource materials for suitability of dissemination and conducts conference presentations
    • Coordinates and gathers data and information for SKW resources and products
    • Coordinates and presents SKW information to coalition leaders, sponsors, and outside organizations
    • Provides leadership and assistance for program workshops at biennial SKW Childhood Injury Prevention Conference
    Monitor and facilitate papers and presentations documenting SKW research findings
    • Monitors scholarly journals to increase knowledge base in current injury research methodology and developments across all risk areas
    • Authors/co-authors papers and presentations documenting SKW research findings for submission to peer-reviewed scholarly journals and academic conferences
    • Presents SKW research findings to Coalition Coordinators, sponsors and other organizations within the public health community
    Supports SKW Internship Program
    • Oversees and coordinates the Safe Kids Worldwide Internship program
    • Coordinates Research Interns including providing day to day supervision
    Organizational Accountabilities
    Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
    Organizational Commitment/Identification
    • Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
    Teamwork/Communication
    • Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
    • Partner with all team members to achieve goals
    • Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
    Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
    • Contribute to a positive work environment
    • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
    • Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
    • Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
    Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
    • Use resources efficiently
    • Search for less costly ways of doing things
    Safety
    • Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
    • Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
    • Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
    • Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
    • Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
    • Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
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