Research Coordinator - Public Health and Community Medicine, School of Medicine - 20001612 Description
This is a grant funded position and is not eligible for severance pay. This is also a limited term position that will end in 2024.
Under the supervision of the Tufts Principal Investigator and Program Manager, the Research Coordinator assists with data entry focused on MOUD initiation and adherence in Houses of Correction in Eastern Massachusetts, onsite or remotely from home as feasible given COVID-19: data extraction and data entry using study instruments provided by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH); supports data collection interviews with inmates as needed; data management; transfer of data from HOCs to the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS) with MDPH; collaboration with local HOC staff and leadership; and helping with other tasks as needed.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor's degree preferred with 0-2 years research experience.
Must be comfortable working in a secure, correctional environment.
Knowledge of prison systems and correctional facilities desired.
Solid computer skills and proficiency: Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word.
Ability to work well with a study coordinator and local supervisor.
Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation and be able and willing to travel throughout the state.
Ability to follow study protocols and careful attention to detail is essential.
Ability to work successfully and patiently under pressure, understand and follow policies and procedures, and accommodate change.
Ability to take responsibility for assignments, work independently, and as part of a team.
Experience handling confidential materials with discretion.
Due to COVID-19 and the capacity of the correctional facilities to provide safe working space, schedules may vary. Shifts may be irregular (potentially including weekends and off-hours) and may therefore require schedule flexibility.
Preferred Qualifications:
MPH in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, or mixed methods preferred.
Training in public health or social sciences (e.g., sociology, anthropology, social work, criminal justice).
Experience working with community members with opioid use disorder (OUD).
Experience working with ACASI, REDCap, and Qualtrics programs desirable.
Special Work Schedule Requirements: The Program Director will working closely with the Tufts Site PI, and the study PIs to carry out and oversee all elements of the JCOIN study in Eastern MA.
An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer.
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston Job: Research Organization: Public Health & Community Med Employee Status: Limited Appointment Schedule: Full-time Job Posting: Oct 26, 2020, 8:35:40 AM
