Clinical Field Supervisor at RTI International

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Communication, Data Collection, Recruitment, Training, Problem Solving, Time Management, Excel, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Quality Control, Performance Monitoring, Confidentiality, Field Studies, Public Health, Clinical Setting

Industry

Research Services

Description

Field Supervisors are responsible for: * Supervising and supporting a team of clinical field staff who will conduct in-person data collection * Recruiting, hiring, and retaining staff * Preparing work assignments to ensure cost-effective field implementation as well as adjusting work assignments, as necessary ensuring adherence to project schedules and attainment of established performance requirements * Reviewing production, time, and expense reports to ensure timely, accurate, and reasonable project charges * Providing feedback to research associates on their performance, noting areas of strength and areas requiring improvement * Working with staff to proactively identify challenges and recommend possible solutions * Meeting performance expectations in areas of efficiency, quality, screening and interviewing completion rates while maintaining confidentiality * Participating in weekly individual and group conference calls with a project supervisor and other members of the project team * Conducting weekly individual and group conference calls with your assigned staff; participating in training * Serving as liaison between RTI project management and the field team, including providing immediate feedback and on-going training when required * Using a project-provided laptop computer to obtain reports, make case assignments, and email with project staff * Utilizing a secure RTI email account for all communication regarding the project and accessing this account regularly * Maintaining good communication with and be accessible to your staff to provide support and answer questions that may arise outside of the weekly conference calls * Submitting timely and accurate Time & Expense reports * Being available for overnight travel, as required * Serving as a back-up to data collection staff, as needed. * Working with Exam Leads, ensure assigned staff adhere to data collection protocol * Tracking individual feedback provided to staff by ELs, and other NHANES SMEs * Coordinating role-specific schedule for appropriate rotation of staff into data collection activities to maintain the skill and ability to adherence to protocols as assigned based on data collection responsibilities * Supporting staff to complete periodic security retraining and clearance requirements to meet client’s regulatory requirements * Supporting proper training of all new and veteran staff based on input from exam leads * Arranging travel for new staff to attend trainings. Working with project team to provide sufficient support to new staff during initial deployment * Working with Exam leads to ensure staff complete all training and are successfully certified in specific data collection task prior to collecting data * Working with travel coordination team to ensure staff travel arrangements and appropriate housing while deployed to mobile exam centers (MEC) * Arranging any travel needed to meet training requirements * Assisting staff with any travel related issues as they arise Qualifications Minimum Required Qualifications * High School Diploma or GED * Possess effective communication skills through speech and listening * Fluency in English through reading, writing, and speaking * Available for entire training and data collection period * Able to successfully complete training * Must have a valid US driver's license and reliable personal automobile transportation available for business use * Comfortable using RTI issued tablet, laptop, and other associated equipment * Access to password protected WiFi connection for data transmission and administrative responsibilities * Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines * Willingness to work in various types of weather conditions and after dark * Experience using Excel Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates * Associate's Degree * Previous supervisory Experience * Past experience in public health or clinical setting * Demonstrated ability to recruit and work with clinical staff in a role requiring schedule maintenance, problem resolution, quality control, implementation, performance monitoring, and evaluation * Success directly or indirectly related to experience in field studies * Successful experience with field data collection activities * Must possess advanced leadership and team management skills * Effective interpersonal skills for interactions with project management, the field team, and respondents * Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds * Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines * Computer skills, namely email and internet proficiency

Responsibilities

Field Supervisors are responsible for supervising and supporting a team of clinical field staff conducting in-person data collection. They also handle recruitment, training, and performance monitoring to ensure project adherence and efficiency.