Research Study Coordinator

Working across the Community Health Equity and Promotion, Disease Prevention and Control, and the Applied Research Community Health Epidemiology and Surveillance branches in the Population Health Division at the San Francisco department of Public Health, the HCV Research Assistant will support the implementation of a pilot study of HCV among women of childbearing age with the objectives of (1) understanding the burden of disease among this population in San Francisco, and (2) identification of potential prevention opportunities. The HCV Research Assistant will also support processes to measure progress toward elimination of hepatitis C among people living with HIV in San Francisco.

This is a temporary, grant-funded, part time (32 hours per week), benefitted position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develop and implement epidemiologic studies and projects to assess the burden of hepatitis C in San Francisco;

Prepare reports of these studies in written and oral formats;

Serve as liaison for CDCU to other agencies on issues related to the investigation of hepatitis C infections;

Participate in weekly epidemiology and public health information system meetings;

Participate in relevant End Hep C SF meetings;

Conduct epidemiologic investigations of hepatitis infections through the development of study data collection instruments, discussion with local health departments and health care providers regarding prevention/control measures, and participation in interviewing subjects when needed

Track and investigate cases of perinatal hepatitis C

Conduct activities to identify perinatal hepatitis C and to decrease burden of perinatal hepatitis C in San Francisco

Design and prepare trainings and educational materials on perinatal Hepatitis C to present to a diverse range of public health officials, healthcare providers, patients, and community stake holders

Prepare reports of analyses of surveillance data and outbreak investigations for use within SFDPH and for distribution to health care providers, community stakeholders, the public, and the media

Conduct case follow up for people with HIV/HCV coinfection

Support ongoing analysis efforts including data matching of HIV and HCV registries

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Contribute to the preparation of written materials and presentation for possible use in San Francisco;

Keep informed of current local and national trends in public health;

Attends and represents CDCP at Branch, Division, and Department level meetings as well as community meetings;

Confers with supervisor and Branch leadership regarding assignments, problems, and progress.

Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

BA/BS in related field, or a combination of relevant experience and education

Minimum 3-years experience coordinating studies in public health or public health programs

Knowledge of hepatitis infection, transmission and prevention

Experience applying regulations and guidelines such as Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Protection of Human Research Subjects, IRB regulations for recruitment and consent of research subjects

Experience writing detailed grant reports and/or IRB submissions

Minimum 3-years experience of data management with large data sets

Experience supervising, managing, and training research staff

Experience with diverse communities, particularly communities of color, LGBTQ, and substance using communities. Understanding of patient population to create rapport, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation

Experience managing and analyzing data in Microsoft Access, Excel, Stata, or related programs

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Ability to operate a computer and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software including Microsoft Word and EXCEL

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills; high level of attention to detail

Good problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and to work independently in a high-pressure environment

Sensitivity to ethnically, culturally, economically, and racially diverse populations

Comfortable discussing sexual behavior and HIV and/or hepatitis transmission risks

Ability to develop and maintain organized study record systems;

Ability to work in a high-volume, fast paced environment;

Ability to follow strict research protocol and SOP (standard operating procedures) guidelines;

Ability to adapt to new procedures;

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand Frequently

Walk Frequently

Sit Frequently

Handling / Fingering Frequently

Reach Outward Frequently

Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally

Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs

Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs

See Constantly

Taste/ Smell Not Applicable

Not Applicable Not required for essential functions

Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

All qualified applicants will be considered for this position in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Please apply at the following URL: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/PUB1001PUBH/JobBoard/6705aa07-0bcb-4660-ad1b-2fda952becc7/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=07a9379b-bb96-40be-ad99-a843e211159b