Heluna Health invites applications for a Research Associate Intern position in the Center for Public Health Research (CPHR) at the San Francisco Department of Public Health. CPHR is a research unit that engages in a wide range of public health research including studies of populations at high risk for HIV infection. CPHR has developed methods and strategies for tracking the HIV epidemic that have been used locally and around the globe since the 1980s. The CPHR Investigators are global leaders in the epidemiology of HIV infection, HIV research training methods, and informing HIV prevention approaches.

This position is intended for current UC Berkeley MPH Students

In this role, the Research Associate Intern will receive training and hands-on experience in various aspects of conducting epidemiological studies. Responsibilities include assisting with participant interviews, providing health education, HIV testing and counseling and scheduling appointments.

As part of the practicum, the Research Associate Intern will also be expected to produce final deliverables that demonstrate achievement of MPH learning objectives, reflect the priorities of the Center for Public Health Research, and enhance their professional portfolio. Deliverables may include materials such as abstracts, literature reviews, fact sheets, data analyses with interpretation, or presentations.

This is a temporary (through August 2025), grant-funded, part-time (30 hours), benefitted position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health. The work schedule includes afternoons, evenings, and weekends, with hours from Wednesday to Friday, 1: 30 PM to 8: 30 PM, and Saturday, 10: 30 AM to 4: 30 PM.

Pay rate: $27.43 per hour

If hired for this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date, or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Study Activities

• Obtain informed consent, interview study participants, and complete detailed data forms
• Operate computerized data collection program (e.g., Qualtrics), on a laptop computer or other electronic device
• Provide appropriate referrals for social services in the San Francisco Bay Area
• Obtain and process specimens for HIV testing, provide HIV test counseling, disclose results, and provide appropriate referrals to care, if needed

Other Responsibilities

• Contribute to other Center for Public Health Research projects, as needed
• Participate in meetings and quality control activities
• Perform other duties as required

Education/Experience/Licenses

• Desired experience in research, including one or more of the following areas: conducting interviews, obtaining informed consent, maintaining confidential records. Training will be provided.
• Desired HIV test counseling experience. Training will be provided.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of, sensitivity to, and experience working with diverse communities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized and ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take responsibility for assignments with deadlines
• Knowledge of San Francisco’s community-based organizations and service providers preferred
• Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and good judgment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand Frequently

Walk Frequently

Sit Frequently

Handling / Finger Sticking Occasionally

Reach Outward Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally

Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

See Constantly

Taste/ Smell Not Applicable

Not Applicable Not required for essential functions

Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled Outdoors

All qualified applicants will be considered for this position in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.

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