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The Center for Indigenous Health (CIH) is located within International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The core activities housed at CIH include research studies of infectious diseases, behavioral and mental health, and various training programs. The CIH works in partnership with communities to promote Indigenous well-being and health leadership to the highest possible level.

The goals of the infectious disease prevention projects are to evaluate the impact and efficacy of research projects aimed at improving health outcomes for and with 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 **_Research Program Assistant_** 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 will assist in carrying out research in accordance with good clinical practices in such activities as obtaining informed consent, data and specimen collection, and patient follow-up over time.

Specific Duties and 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.)

+ Serve as a Research Program Assistant for the Center’s community-based infectious disease prevention projects.

+ Responsible for clinical research procedures with study participants including screening for eligibility, informed consent, questionnaires, specimen collection and sample processing, with minimal supervision and in alignment with study protocols and site policies.

+ Collect data from patient medical records and questionnaires, prepare and code data entry, enter and maintain databases. Monitors data quality and accuracy as required by research protocol. Ensure that case files and accompanying paperwork are organized and current.

+ Act as primary contact for study participants, which may include scheduling, confirming appointments, and escorting/directing to various locations on campus.

+ Transportation of and delivery of services to enrolled study participants as directed by community-based Investigators, supervisors and coordinators.

+ Basic laboratory work including safe handling and processing of human biospecimens, as well as shipping preparation per study protocol.

+ Complete all training and certification requirements for required research procedures in a timely manner.

+ Provide follow-up services to individuals as outlined in the study protocol.

+ Facilitation of community-based meetings and events including the small and large-group presentation of study approval requests, project progress and goals achieved.

+ Work with the rest of the study team on duties related to the general conduct of the study and participate in staff meetings to review project goals and protocols.

+ Travel to community-based training meetings on a regular basis with overnight travel as needed.

+ Travel to other JHU worksites for intermittent or long-term duties as site needs dictate.

+ Assist with the other Center-wide programmatic duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or graduation equivalent, with some college courses preferred.

+ Some related experience.

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

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in related discipline and some related experience required.

+ Native language speaker.

+ Ability to translate technical medical terminology and concepts into relatable language and examples.

+ Knowledge of local geography and culture, prior work experience in this community.

+ Prior research experience.

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Program Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB

Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department name: 10001145-Center for Indigenous Health

Personnel area: School of Public Health

The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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