- Provide assistance on day to day operations of research activities as per study guidelines and protocols, including, but not limited, to preparing study materials for use in the field, such as printing and assembling enrollment packets and/or study intervention kits.
- Recruit, enroll and evaluate potential study participants in community settings (e.g. home, early child education sites, etc). Per protocol instruction, conduct surveys, interviews, and/or schedule participants for study encounters. May be required to collect non-invasive biometric data, such as height and weight.
- Interact with study participants with regard to study, including information about study interventions and/or data collection activities, procedural instructions, and follow-up.
- Responsible for collecting data and maintaining database for study. This may include collecting informed consent, conducting in-person or telephone questionnaires and facilitating interviews, entering data. Maintain participant records as part of record keeping functions.
- Carry out data entry, transcriptions / translations, scan and save all paper forms and documentation following HIPAA-compliant procedure. Maintain records and ensures confidentiality.
- Delivering study intervention. May include delivering sessions at participating Early Child Education sites and assisting with social media messaging as per study intervention.
- All other duties, as assigned.
- BS or BA degree
- At least one-year experience working in community/public health programming or research activities
- Must have knowledge of Navajo culture and community setting.
- Proficiency / fluence in Navajo language a strong plus.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with study participants and stakeholders in order to assist both internal and external partners and potential partners and sustain ongoing relationships with colleagues.
- Strong verbal, oral, and written communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and research study teams.
- Demonstrated ability to take direction and work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
- Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail and adhering to deadlines.
- Ability to understand objectives, interpret information and generate appropriate actions to solve problems.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to learn and work in an environment where priorities change quickly.
- Ability to remain flexible in order to handle and prioritize work from various projects, set priorities and deadlines and adhere to time constraints.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
- Timeliness.
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects' rights and individual needs, including commitment to confidentiality.
- Interest in and commitment to American Indian/Alaska Native health.
- Experience with community-based participatory research methods a plus.
- On-site remote position; must be willing to reside on or near the Navajo Nation
- Must have their own vehicle and be willing to do considerable travel for community-based study activities.
- Due to remote position, must have reliable internet, phone service and ability to work in a private, confidential setting
- Willing to have a flexible working schedule tailored to the needs of the community
- Willing to complete tasks in a timely manner
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Description
The BWH Division of Global Health Equity (DGHE) fosters the support and coordination of training, research, and service to reduce disparities in disease burden and to improve treatment outcomes both at home and abroad.
The Division focuses on infectious diseases (e.g., HIV and tuberculosis) as well as non-infectious diseases (e.g., cancer, diabetes, addiction) and other health problems (that disproportionately affect populations in resource limited settings) of major importance to society.
The hiring research team, Dr.Sonya Shin and Carmen George (co-Principal Investigators) reside in New Mexico and have been conducting research on the Navajo Nation for almost 10 years in close collaboration with Navajo Nation, Navajo Area health facilities, and other non-profit community partners.
This team has worked closely with the non-profit organization, COPE Program, for which Dr. Shin served as the founding director.The Research Assistant will be an integral member of the BWH Navajo-based Program team.
Working under the direct supervision of the Research Manager and following established policies and procedures, the Assistant will provide assistance on research, monitoring, evaluation and quality improvement (MEQ) activities.
This temporary position will be on-site in New Mexico, part time (20 hours / week) from August 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024.
The temporary position will recur in the spring (March 15, 2025 through June 15, 2025).Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The Research Assistant's primary responsibility will be to support research and evaluation activities under the direct supervision of the Research Manager.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required:
Working Conditions:
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