The Department of Health, Behavior & Society is seeking a Research Program Assistant who will support an ongoing HIV behavioral surveillance study and community health project that measures prevalence of HIV, health and social issues, health-related behaviors and access to services among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Baltimore and surrounding areas. The individual will participate in data collection and recruitment activities, which may include consent procedures, participant screening and recruitment, interviewing using computerized interviewing tools, HIV testing and counseling, and/or referrals to appropriate services.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Specific duties will include data collection activities such as participant screening, obtaining informed consent, interviewing using computerized interviewing tools, HIV counseling and testing, and programmatic activities such as facilitating referrals and linkage to care. Specifically, the position is expected to perform the following tasks:
- Conduct participant recruitment and data collection activities, including field-based recruitment.
- Conduct appropriate informed consent procedures
- Document interview summaries, observations, and field notes using a structured form.
- Contribute to data coding and analysis as required.
- Maintain compliance with IRB regulations and guidelines.
- Actively communicate with supervising study team on collection and recruitment status.
- Other duties as assigned.
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.
Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Knowledgeable about the local gay/bisexual/same gender loving/and other men who have sex men communities.
- The successful candidate must be punctual, attentive to detail, able to work independently and in a team setting, and able to interact with a variety of people.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Some college courses preferred.
- Some related experience and interest in HIV prevention preferred.
- Experience with research or data collection activities preferred.
- Late night and weekend availability preferred.
- Able to occasionally work flex hours preferred.
- Maryland driver's license preferred.
- Prior experience with HIV behavioral research.
- Prior experience with study populations, including MSM and/or other diverse populations preferred.
- Maryland HIV pre- and post-test counseling certification preferred.
- Experience with computers and data collection technologies preferred.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
- Experience recruiting and interviewing study participants
- Demonstrated experience working independently, works well in an unstructured environment, and as a team member
- Strong attention to detail and protocol adherence, while maintaining flexibility to respond to multiple priorities
- Demonstrated experience with study population and/or other marginalized populations.
- Understanding of data collection processes, strong organizational skills and ability to interact with a variety of people.
- Proficiency in computer systems and electronic communications.
- Comfortable with data entry and able to adapt to new software with appropriate training.
- Able to occasionally work flexible hours to accommodate protocol needs.
Classified Title: Research Program Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB
Starting Salary Range: $15.00 - $18.50/hr (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Varies
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Public Health
Department name: HBS-Research Projects
Personnel area: School of Public Health
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
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