Project Director - Hektoen Institute of Medicine

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Project Director - Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the System Chair of Family Planning, the individual hired to this privately (grant) funded, full-time position will be responsible for managing the research team, developing and implementing research projects, and writing for manuscripts and grants. Prior knowledge and experience in these areas is mandatory.

Job Responsibilities

• Participates and oversees all aspects of research projects
• Plans, develops, and implements research projects
• Collaborates with residents and attendings to develop research projects with the appropriate methodology
• Manages research volunteers and delegates research tasks
• Manages IRBs to ensure compliance with all administrative and research boards
• Follows procedures to protect and maintain the rights and confidentiality of all human study participants
• Organizes and leads research meetings to ensure all research team members are informed
• Retrieves and reviews research material and obtains background information from the current literature
• Oversees Data Manager to ensure accurate data management and reporting
• Oversees Clinical Trials Manager to ensure successful implementation of clinical trials
• Collaborates on scientific presentations, abstract development, and publications/ preparation of manuscripts
• Develops grant applications for external funding
• Writes and submits abstracts for conference presentations
• Writes, edits, and prepares manuscripts for publication
• Assists Division Coordinator with development of special projects and other administrative tasks
• Works with industry sponsors to implement research protocols
• Serves as the administrative manager for clinical trials, through IRB submission and budget development
• Collaborates with the Grants Administrator for all budget development
• Collaborates with the Division of Adolescent Medicine to implement service delivery project focused on improving STI testing for high-risk women
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Master’s in Public Health or other research related field required
• 3-5 years of experience in both observational and intervention /evaluation research projects essential
• 1-2 years of prior management experience essential
• Previous experience in health care services and clinical research projects essential
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment is essential
• Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite (including Access)
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills
• Flexibility and comfort in working in fast-paced environments

Data Epidemiologist - Wisconsin Department of Health Services

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is currently recruiting to fill a Data Epidemiologist position. Below is a link to the job posting which includes more information about the position. The starting salary is $25.29 and $36.97 per hour, plus excellent benefits. 

https://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=87597&jobid=87111&org=435&class=40802&index=true

Data Analyst - Chicago

Data Analyst

Chicago, IL

The Data Analyst supports the PCOR Manager in the development of methodologies and reporting of metrics to improve efficiency and effectiveness of organizational strategic outcomes for patient centered outcomes research. The Research Assistant helps ensure the regulatory compliance of investigators with Good Clinical Practice and International Conference on Harmonization Guidelines, FDA Guidance, Institutional and departmental research guidelines (e.g., IRB, research compliance office and AHC policies and standard operating procedures), and federal, state, and local agencies as well as any requirements stipulated by the study sponsor.

Job Description:

§  Assists in reporting of metrics to improve efficiency and effectiveness of organizational strategic outcomes for patient centered outcomes research and development of methodologies.

§  Partners with investigators (i.e., physicians, nurses, administrators, fellows etc.) in the design and conduct of clinical trials, as well as outcomes research.

§  Responsible for supporting, planning and implementation of investigator-initiated research at the assigned research site.

§  Contribute to the writing/review of protocol.

§  Ensures the investigator maintain regulatory compliance.

§  Strong communication skills are necessary for this role.

Please contact:

Matt Kehrein
Clinical Recruitment Specialist
inVentiv Health Clinical Strategic Resourcing

P:773-632-1782  M:708-228-6662 

Matthew.Kehrein@inventivhealth.com

Clinical Practice Data Analyst Specialist

Clinical Practice Data Analyst Specialist (Job ID #62674)

https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=62674&job=clinical-practice-data-analyst-specialist

The Clinical Practice Data Analyst Specialists provides expertise to acquire, manage, design, analyze and generate complex data reports from clinical and financial/administrative databases with the goal of improving patient population health outcomes. This role is responsible to provide expertise on data acquisition, management, and report design/generation to administration, clinicians, and health care teams.  This may include the responsibility for supervision of lower level staff.

Duties:

Creates data reports from existing databases based on needs analysis of health system leadership, clinicians, and teams and research of best practice

Assists in design of warehouse data sets to provide easy customer access to an integrated repository of clinical, financial, and demographic data supporting the health system’s analysis, planning, and improvement needs.

Assists in analysis of data sets/reports, including interpretation of statistical trends and patterns of variation and implications for improvement initiatives.

Interacts with decision support and informatics professionals to determine efficient capture and merging of information from optimal sources and access to business intelligence tools to generate reports.

Utilizes software to generate trended run chart displays and statistical process control charts.

May supervise the orientation and work performance of the lower level staff.

Participates in education/training of individuals or teams on data analysis and interpretation.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree as required by the position to be filled in the area of specialization inherent in the position may be required.

2. One (1) year (12 months) of data management/analyst work experience in a clinical or healthcare related field

**Applicants possessing a Master's degree, in a closely related field, meet the requirements for #1 above.

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Proceed to Application button below AND submit an Exam Request for H85538 - Clinical Data Analyst Specialist.

Transcripts/Licenses/Certifications MUST be uploaded electronically to your online application through the "Documents" page on the Civil Service Employment Application (page 4). Be sure to select the appropriate document type before uploading the document.

Documentation of high school completion (official transcripts, copy of diploma or GED certificate) may be required in order to be eligible for this position within the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System.

If your educational institution doesn’t provide electronic transcripts they must mail the transcripts to:

University of Illinois at Chicago
Recruitment and Staffing
Human Resources Building Room 109
715 S. Wood Street M/C 862
Chicago IL 60612

Attn: H85538 - Clinical Practice Data Analyst Specialist - SJ

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

If an application and exam request are not submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered and the exam request will be denied. 

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Friday, April 29, 2016. 

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  

RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Healthcare Research Assistant 2    DEPARTMENT:   Preventive Medicine

REPORTS TO:     Principal Investigator                        COST CENTER: 02246

General Summary:                                                    

The MATCH2 Study (The Multi-clinic Action Trial to Control Hyperglycemia and Hypertension) will test an optimized intervention building on the MATCH protocol in which CHWs will be integrated into the primary care team at three urban safety clinics. A qualitative Community Based Participatory Research approach will be used to adapt the CHW intervention to the clinic setting, and to enhance the ability of CHWs to work effectively with health disparity populations of different races/ethnicities.

This position is responsible for recruiting participants, performing data collection; other activities may include assisting with presenting findings to the Investigators and the Community Advisory Board. This position requires someone who is bilingual (Spanish) and is outgoing, with excellent communication and interviewing skills, who is comfortable in health care and community environments, willing to travel to participating sites in Chicago, and has outstanding interpersonal skills.  Familiarity with participatory methods is highly desired.  This individual will work closely with the Research Study Manager, as well as the Principal Investigator, site PI’s, and other co-investigators.  This individual should exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1.      Works with the Principal Investigator and other co-investigators to develop participant recruitment materials such as fliers and newsletters for the study.

2.      Manages participant recruitment efforts for outreach, obtains consent in accordance with the study protocol.  Able to conduct all study related activities in both English and Spanish.

3.      Collects all required study data and enters data into secure website. Maintains organized appointment calendars, patient records and study documents. 

4.      Prepares, prints and organizes teaching materials and follow-up data collection forms.

5.      Works directly with the Research Manager in day-to-day operations. Communicates regularly with supervisor and seeks support and guidance before problems arise

6.      Interacts effectively with the Principal Investigator, site PI’s, and other co-investigators and project staff.

7.      Attends regular team meetings at Rush and partnering clinics.  Presents study findings with the PI to the community advisory board.                                                     

8.      Ensures proper documentation of research study and administers protocol as directed.

9.      Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in health, science or related field required.  Must be bilingual (Spanish). Experience with research, conducting structured participant interviews, community outreach are highly desirable.  Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work with a variety of individuals in a professional and courteous manner.  Must be comfortable talking to participants in multiple settings such as, in the clinic, participant’s home, or via telephone.  This individual must understand principles of research confidentiality and maintain discretion and confidentiality related to all aspects of the studies.  Must have excellent organizational skills, be self-directed, persistent and have an ability to coordinate schedules with study participants.

Work hours are somewhat flexible; and may require Saturdays or evenings depending upon participant schedules.  Data collection and outreach activities will take place in clinics, at the Rush Department of Preventive Medicine,  and possibly participants’ homes.  This position requires reliable transportation and must be able to travel to all locations. 

Disclaimer:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Candidates can contact Diana Ingram directly (Diana_Ingram@rush.edu) or can do the following:

Go to: http://www.jobsatrush.com/

Click on “I am a current Rush employee” or “I am a new candidate”

Type this in the job search box:  2016-0716

Complete the application​