This position serves as a Project Manager for extramural funded health services research studies focused on cancer care delivery on the neighbor islands. Manages the day-to-day management of the projects and serves as the main point-of-contact for the projects.
Responsibilities
Responsible for: 1) screening, recruiting, tracking and retaining participants; 2) obtaining informed consents; 3) collecting data (i.e., administering tests and questionnaires following research protocol); and 4) data management. Communicates with clinical staff, locates local venues for participant recruitment and data collection, and coordinates data collection sessions. Provides oversight, direction, and guidance for the research assistants, and trains them on recruitment and data collection. Organizes bi-weekly project meetings and prepares reports for investigators on recruitment status. Assists with the preparation and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, annual progress reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals. Leads regular project meetings with PI and research staff.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Public Health, Education, or a related field. (Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Psychology, Public Health, or related field and at least five (5) years of experience managing research projects involving human subjects may substitute for a Master’s Degree.). Two to four (2-4) years of research experience in settings involving health care. Experience includes supervising staff for data collection and recruitment.
Employment type
Full-time
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