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BSD MED - Infectious Diseases - Chicago Center HIV Elimination -
Research
About the Department
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.
The CCHE 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.
Job Summary
The Manager of Implementation Research will work closely with the
Director of Research to oversee implementation of research projects at
Chicago Center for HIV Elimination (CCHE). This candidate will
facilitate the design, development, and implementation of research
studies and provide project management and research support to research
staff and Principal Investigators. The individual will be responsible
for creating and maintaining staff policies, submitting job requests,
support hiring and for the onboarding of all new research staff. They
will supervise other research staff working on various studies and
engage in administrative tasks related to the research. The position
will be responsible for communication and collaboration between research
and other teams at CCHE. The manager may be required to support research
projects by working directly with research participants.
This position is grant funded.
Responsibilities
- Works with the CCHE research team, Center Director and Principal
Investigators to implement research at CCHE.
- Leads efforts to execute scopes for various research projects at
CCHE.
- Ensures compliance with requirements of funding sources (e.g.,
submitting program plans, providing progress reports, final reports,
etc.).
- Supports compliance with human subjects research (support
development of IRB protocols and submissions).
- Facilitates the design, development, and implementation of research
study protocols.
- Supports hiring - conducts phone screens, coordinates and schedules
interviews and conducts reference checks.
- Supervises Research Staff as assigned.
- Acts as a resource on the basics of clinical research and related
aspects of clinical study for colleagues with less experience.
Prepares and evaluates writing protocols, IRB submissions, grant
applications, manuscripts, reports, and dissemination tools.
- Solves complex problems relating to data management and the analysis
of large administrative datasets. Works independently to develop,
manage, and report on key data and ensures timeliness of data and
reporting submissions from multiple investigators.
- Acts as a resource on the basics of clinical research and related
aspects of clinical study for colleagues with less experience.
Prepares and evaluates writing protocols, IRB submissions, grant
applications, manuscripts, reports, and dissemination tools.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related
field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Master\'s Degree in Social Work, Public Health, or other related
field.
Experience:
- Experience in a management or supervision.
- Experience working with and/or providing care to LGBT populations
preferred, Black and Latino com unity members.
- Experience providing HIV/STI treatment and/or prevention.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, and proven grant
writing skills.
Preferred Competencies
Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong knowledge of program subject matter.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently
and as part of a team.
Attention to details.
Flexibility.
Creativity.
Ability to manage stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and
meet deadlines.
Ability and/or willingness to provide HIV/STI treatment, education, and
prevention in non-traditional settings (community venues).
Ability to travel to various community venues across the metropolitan
area.
Ability to work on multiple projects.
Ability to work non-traditional hours.