The Center for Indigenous Health (Center) is located within the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The core activities housed at the Center include research studies of infectious diseases and behavioral health, and a training program.

The goals of the Center projects are to evaluate the impact and efficacy of research projects aimed at improving health outcomes for 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 Sr. Research Program Coordinator II who will primarily assist in the day-to-day logistical and operational tasks for various research studies, interacting with the investigators, collaborators, and participants in a research environment, and coordinating activities for training and capacity development. This person coordinates research studies in accordance with good clinical practices in such activities as obtaining informed consent, data and specimen collection, and participant follow-up over time.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of research protocols for multiple research studies; assist with the development of protocols and develop standard operating procedures.

• Oversee activities for multiple projects.

• Maintain a detailed knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements; adhere to all protocol requirements to ensure validity and ethical standards of research methods and data.

• Participate in development, testing, and evaluation of manuals, questionnaires, and coding structures, for the efficient collection of data.

• Interact with community partners to serve eligible participants.

• Recruit research participants; verify participant eligibility for studies; consent and interview participants; collect specimens (if applicable) and other participant data from a variety of sources.

• Actively retain participants; maintain contact with participants; schedule follow-up visits.

• Assist with database creation; enter data into the database(s); assist in implementing data validation and a data management plan; assist with analyzing study data and writing up results.

• Participate in the dissemination of study findings, including writing manuscripts, abstracts, and fact sheets.

• Conduct literature searches and synthesize the literature including identifying strengths and weaknesses, key take-home messages, and gaps in the literature.

• Maintain paper and electronic research files.

• Monitor and maintain supply of research supplies and order as needed.

• Evaluate and prepare Adverse Event reports and other regulatory documents.

• Prepare for and participate in audits of studies/monitoring visits.

• Track study progress and create reports noting progress.

• Review recruitment strategies and modify materials and plans as needed.

• Develop IRB protocols and study documents (including protocols and consent forms) and prepare IRB communications; monitor and comply with IRB reporting deadlines.

• Assist in the analysis of data, abstract, and manuscript preparation.

• Create figures and presentations, present at meetings.

• Communicate with study funders and donors.

• Participate in the preparation and tracking of financial documents, such as budgets, study invoices, and annual reports.

• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, training, monitoring, and supervising students; coordinate and participate in the interviewing and training of new research staff on study protocols, procedures, and reporting.

• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong multicultural competency.

• Extensive experience and working knowledge in diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Proficiency in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Independent and self-motivated.

• Highly organized and detail oriented.

• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated strong, positive interpersonal skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and within a variety of cultures.

• Demonstrated success serving in leadership role(s). The successful candidate will have a record of demonstrable success in prior tribal community-based work experience, which may include roles in IRB coordination, Human Resources, Management and Quality Assurance. Strong professional achievement with increasing levels of responsibility is required, as well as the highest standards of personal and professional ethics and integrity. Personal fit within a dynamic team is essential.

• On a regular and continuous basis, exercises administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service within the functional area. Exercise a superior level of customer service.

• Frequently exchanges non-routine information using tact, confidentiality and persuasion as appropriate requiring strong oral and written communication skills. Often maximizes these skills to express, both orally and in writing, the priorities of the community, and the overarching Mission, Vision and Values of our Center.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline. Related Master's preferred.

• Five years related experience.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of SPSS, SAS, Stata, and/or REDCap preferred.

• Experience working with Native or Indigenous communities.

• Experience working on clinical trials preferred.

• Current driver’s license issued by the state of residence and good driving record required.

• Ability to travel with overnight stays required as needed. Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.

• This position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator II

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Research Program Coordinator II

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC

Starting Salary Range: $47,500 - $83,300 Annually ($55,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8 am – 4:30 pm

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: School of Public Health - East Baltimore Campus

Department name: 10001145-Center for Indigenous Health

Personnel area: School of Public Health

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.