Assistant Manager, Implementation Research

Overview

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$60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

BSD MED - Infectious Diseases - Chicago Center HIV Elimination - Implementation Research

The Chicago Center for HIV Elimination (CCHE) is situated within the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago Medicine. CCHE aims to eliminate all new HIV transmission events by 2041. CCHE’s mission includes integrated and comprehensive approaches to HIV elimination, including addressing risks associated with drug use and addiction, and testing interventions to promote harm reduction, testing, and linkage to care.

Projects are located throughout the state of Illinois.

The Assistant Manager of Implementation Research will work closely with the PI, Director of Research and Manager of Implementation Research, and Director of HIV Clinical Engagement to oversee implementation of several research projects in the hospital setting at Chicago Center for HIV Elimination (CCHE). This candidate will facilitate the implementation of research studies, quality improvement projects, and provide project management and research support to research staff and Principal Investigators.

They will supervise other research staff and students working on various studies and engage in administrative tasks related to the research. The Assistant Manager will also oversee several projects’ operations and handle compliance requirements. This position is grant funded.

• Works with the Director of Research, Manager of Implementation Research, and Principal Investigators to implement hospital-based research projects.
• Leads efforts to execute scopes for various research and quality improvement projects at CCHE, including coordination with community partners and collaborating institutions.
• Ensures compliance with requirements of funding sources (e.g., submitting program plans, providing progress reports, final reports, etc.) and compliance with human subjects research (support development of IRB protocols and submissions).
• Supports the development of research study protocols, quality improvement plans, and standard operating procedures.
• Facilitates the implementation of research study protocols.
• Task manages and oversees work of research specialists and research assistants.
• Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.
• Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Performs other related work as needed.

• Minimum: A college or university degree in a related field.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

• Minimum: 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Experience working with populations with limited access to care (e.g., emergency department patients or those vulnerable to HIV).
• Experience working on multisite research projects and with multidisciplinary teams.

• Not specified in the provided description.

• Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills.
• Strong organizational skills and knowledge of the program subject matter.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility, creativity, and ability to manage stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work on multiple projects with priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) and strong written/verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research and ability to adapt to dynamic…