Heluna Health and RTI International seek a Field Study Coordinator to supervise a community-based, research project in the southern Piedmont of North Carolina, including Gaston, Catawba, and Burke counties. This Community Wound Study is a longitudinal investigation meant to examine the development and progression of novel wounds among people who use illicit drugs. The FSC will manage all data collection and track information from numerous data sources, including participant recruitment, remuneration, six months of data collection per participant, and all follow-up study activities. Lastly, the FSC will supervise two research interviewers (one at each study site) and one administrative assistant to ensure both study locations are productive and successfully tracking participants and linking them to care if needed. Accordingly, the FSC should have a working knowledge of the medical systems operating in the study locations to better assistant study participants in need of care. Since the medical component of novel, drug-related wounds is central to the study, the FSC will manage both the medical and behavioral components of this longitudinal, community-based study.

This is a 50%-time position. We are seeking a flexible, detail-oriented and well-organized candidate, someone who has worked with people who use drugs from a harm reduction perspective. We prefer candidates with experience conducting community-based research with vulnerable and stigmatized populations and have knowledge of the medical consequences of injection drug use. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

The pay rate for this role is $26.00/hr

RTI International 1168.0101

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise, schedule, and support 2 interviewers and 1 administrative assistant
• Organize and supervise all data collection activities at Gaston and Burke study sites
• Travel between 2 study sites and have 2 survey days at each location
• Transport all necessary materials & equipment to and from field sites
• Oversee the set up and break down of field sites
• Screen and schedule study participants
• Oversee all data collection, participant tracking, and follow-up activities
• Maintain a confidential database used to reposit participant data and track participants
• Engage participants regularly to strengthen retention
• Manage and maintain participant incentive petty cash fund
• Provide cash remuneration to study participants
• Facilitate data management
• Ensure compliance with human subjects’ protocols
• Provide ongoing feedback to Principal Investigator about field conditions and study progress
• Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year experience with community-based data collection
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with people who inject drugs
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Familiarity with the practice and principles of harm reduction required
• Experience using computerized questionnaire data collection systems preferred
• Experience coordinating community-based research preferred

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

N/A

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Proficiency with RedCap
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Access, Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to be non-judgmental toward people who use drugs
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and good judgement
• Ability to work with others in office and community settings

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand Occasionally

Walk Frequently

Sit Frequently

Drive Frequently

Handling / Fingering Frequently

Reach Outward Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Not Applicable

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

Work will primarily be conducted at brick & mortar locations in the community, such as field operation sites and syringe services programs.

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)