Research Project Coordinator; International Health

Research Project Coordinator

The Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Project Coordinator. The Research Project Coordinator administratively coordinates research protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for all related issues.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a research study to ensure validity of findings.
• Work with the Principal Investigator or senior research staff to develop operational plans to meet research goals.
• Develop tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
• Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, laboratory processing, etc.
• Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures.
• Assist with setup of data collection system and enter and organize data.
• Oversee record management for research study.
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
• Assist in coordinating study meetings.
• Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
• Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

• Coordinate all activities of the FRESH research study to ensure validity of findings.
• Identify and recruit research venues and participants
• Coordinate logistics related to implementation of research and program activities and trainings in Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC.
• Develop intervention materials including posters, flyers, newsletters, and giveaways (handouts, etc.)
• Oversee student interventionists and data collectors who assist in implementation of program activities.
• May contribute to development of scholarly journal articles and presentation of program activities to funders and community stakeholders.
• Must have own means of transportation.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• 1-3 years related experience
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with diverse clientele and colleagues

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Administrative Skills
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• Data Entry
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• Interpersonal Skills
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• Literature Reviews
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• Oral and Written Communications
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• Organizational Skills
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• Project Coordination
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• Research and Analytical
  
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* The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.