Assist in organizing and implementing clinical and socio-behavioral research trial opportunities in appropriate health centers across the Affiliate.
Subject recruitment, informed consent, inventory, data entry, and specimen collection.
Coordinate multiple requests for PPIL’s participation in various Clinical Research Studies.
Create and monitor study charts and patient medical charts.
Educate and update health center staff on specific protocol, recruitment strategies and goals.
Monitor staff adherence to protocol, including appropriate subject consent, data collection, and transcription of information onto appropriate research documents.
Provide timely and accurate follow up with each individual study participant to ensure proper data is received.
Document protocol violations.
Explain the study and provide informed consent to potential study participants.
Enroll, consent and schedule subjects.
Prepare site study documents for monitoring visits.
Work with investigators to coordinate collection, tracking, and data preparation for analysis.
Maintain communication with study subjects, appropriate study personnel, and clinic staff regarding subjects' questions and concerns.

College degree in a related field, as well as and working knowledge of reproductive health and family planning research; familiarity with public health systems at the local, state, and national level.
1-2 years working in a research position. Experience with research technology and application, including REDCap, electronic IRB submissions, clinical trial patient interactive response platforms, ability to quickly and efficiently adopt new technology skills.
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively and respond to rigid deadlines. Ability to work independently and under time constraints. Able to balance multiple tasks and changing priorities with an acute attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate with patients, the public, staff, and volunteers in a professional, warm, and sensitive manner. Bi-lingual ability in Spanish is helpful.
High energy level, organizational skills and attention to detail required. Willingness to participate in a team approach to health care.
Must be willing and able to work a schedule that may include evening and weekend hours, and to work at other PPIL centers if needed.

Research Assistant

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