Public Health Project Spec II

Location: Northern

## Public Health Project Spec IIApplylocations:
Strong Memorial Hospital time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R272969

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
** Job Location (Full Address):
** 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
** Opening:
** Worker Subtype:

Regular Time Type:

Full time Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Department:400072 Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:

UR URG 107 HCompensation Range:$23.27 - $32.60
* The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
*** Responsibilities:
** Public Health Project Specialist II will work on large pediatric research projects in a variety of settings (e.g., office, virtual platform, emergency department) with broad latitude for autonomy and independent judgement. Expected to provide day-to-day oversight to ensure study activities are completed effectively and efficiently. Will participate in all phases of research including, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, development of research protocols/guidelines and draft study instruments, the IRB approval and compliance processes, supervision of multiple staff/students, maintaining equipment and supplies, database development and management, data analysis, quality assurance/quality control, and report preparation.

Study methods may include telephone/virtual and in-person screening and consent, medical chart abstractions, cleaning of large administrative datasets, literature reviews, and other duties as assigned. Will also be responsible for assisting with new grant submissions and dissemination activities for existing grants (presentations, drafting sections of publications). May communicate with patients and/or families in-person or by telephone/virtual platform.
The Child Health Equity and Decision-making Research (CHEDR) Team is interested in understanding why and how groups of children receive different evaluation and management decisions. Findings will inform targeted interventions to reduce disparities and improve equity for all children.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
** Oversees study activities and data management:
* Assists with enrollment efforts (e.g. semi-structured interviews), including scheduling, conducting informed consent, interviews, and being available for questions from staff.
* Conducts in-person and telephone interviews, as needed.
* Travels to appropriate sites for data collection (e.g. URMC Emergency Department).
* Primary liaison for participants’ questions and concerns; explains all aspects of program, uses own judgment to answer participants’ questions and address participants’ concerns
* Organizes honoraria to participants in qualitative studies.
* Oversees and coordinates quantitative data collection, entry and cleaning, and reviews data for completion, consistency, and accuracy;
Communicates with appropriate teams/staff to troubleshoot technical/mechanical issues
* Ensures that study computers are up-to-date and have wireless access for use in the field
* Provides data collection updates at weekly study meeting
* Provides thoughtful insight into ways to improve study and study procedures
* Maintains a study progress log, including study changes (e.g., survey changes, data issues, etc.)
* Regularly prepares reports for Data Safety Monitoring Board, NIH, and/or RSRB
* Performs and/or creates quality assurance procedures to ensure data are complete and accurate
* Ensures quantitative and qualitative data are…