Research Coordinator I - SPH

at  UTHealth Houston

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Research Coordinator I will support the UT Prevention Research Center Core Research Project, Salud en Mis Manos (SEMM) dissemination and implementation assistance (DIA) project. The purpose of this overall study is to develop and evaluate an implementation intervention to improve adoption and implementation of an evidence-based intervention, Salud en Mis Manos (SEMM), to increase breast and cervical cancer screening, and HPV vaccination, among Latina populations in the Greater Houston Area.
The Research Coordinator I will assist in the day-to-day administrative project coordination and may provide scientific assistance for research projects of considerable scope and complexity. Specifically, the Research Coordinator will be responsible for research activities related to applying Intervention Mapping to develop the implementation intervention (SEMM-DIA), as well as develop evaluation instruments and protocols to examine the implementation intervention reach, effectiveness, implementation and maintenance. The Research Coordinator will coordinate conduct of formative research, intervention development, and implementation and evaluation activities.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Assists with the day-to-day project management coordination for research projects to include personnel, facilities, and supplies in support of research project desired outcomes, budgets, and timeliness.
2. Secure and maintain partnerships with FQHCs, CBOs, and sub-contractors. Draft MOUs and contracts with organizations.
3. Ensure data collection from FQHCs is completed in a timely manner, compile results, and provide data to the funder.
4. Collaborate with internal departments and sub-contractors to ensure project milestones are met.
5. Uses practice facilitation skills, i.e., organizational development, project management, quality improvement, and practice improvement approach and methods to build the internal capacity of a clinic to help meet project outcomes.
6. Assists in the preparation of progress reports and grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies; works closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.
7. Assists with the preparation of budgets, initiates re-budgeting requests based on the needs of research staff, and authorizes expenditures for multiple projects. Attends research planning meetings to assist in the preparation of budget drafts for departmental leadership approval.
8. Prepares annual progress reports and applications for various committees and ensures that all staff has received the proper training/attended the appropriate training courses.
9. Maintains confidential records of collected data, and ensures accuracy and integrity of data. Data may include patient data and departmental programmatic data.
10. Prepares draft reports and communications for the departmental program/division leadership.
11. Interacts with representatives from state, federal, and private agencies regarding proposals and funded projects.
12. Provides work administrative direction and guidance to administrative staff personnel within the department.
13. May review contracts and develop training.
14. Other duties as assigned

CERTIFICATION/SKILLS:

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Working knowledge of MS Office.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant experience in lieu of education.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

Please refer the Job description for details