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Job Summary: The Nutrition and Global Health Program in the Department of Global Health and Population, at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated Research and Program Coordinator with a public health background and strong research and quantitative skills to join its team to contribute to the strategic development and implementation of the program's research activities. The program is conducting several global health research and training projects with partners in resource limited settings in sub- Saharan Africa and Asia. The program's research focus includes global health priorities including maternal, child and adolescent health, and infectious diseases, with emphasis on nutrition and food systems. Working closely with the Program's faculty, senior managers and in coordination with program partner institutions, this position will be supporting a wide range of activities within the program including proposal development, manuscripts development and assisting with programmatic aspects of existing projects. The research and program coordinator will work closely with principal investigators in Boston and at collaborating sites, as well as the project directors, data managers and clinical team members, to support project enrollment goals, participants’ follow up goals are on target and that high-quality data are collected. They will also serve as a primary point of contact to aid in ethical and regulatory clearances and reporting being kept up to date for the Harvard and field partners. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Provide day-to-day administrative support and management of research studies as well as contribute to the coordination and administration of NGH program activities, including training grants - Assist with communications with stakeholders, program data managers, and teams via weekly conference calls to support project/program objectives being met on time and within the approved budget - Provide project timelines and milestone updates, track responsibilities, track project deliverables, and contribute to mitigation strategies when necessary - Prepare technical reports for funders and facilitate regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Boards (IRB) and other regulatory organizations - Work with faculty to develop, prepare, and submit proposals to funding agencies - Coordinate and support study staff and research trainees in conjunction with PIs. Facilitate training for study personnel where appropriate and support project compliance with departmental, institutional, and sponsor requirements - Work closely with the management and finance team in Boston and at the sites to aid in the objectives of the research trial or training program being met on schedule and within the approved budget - Assist with programmatic aspects of relations with international and domestic partners - Other duties as assigned PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of two years from date of hire, with possibility of extension pending availability of funding. PLEASE NOTE: This position may require international travel to research sites, depending on project needs.
Basic Qualifications: - 4+ years of relevant experience is required; a combination of education and experience may be considered. Additional Qualifications and Skills: - Bachelor's or Master's Degree in public health, or related field - Experience in international research project coordination - Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills - Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills - Experience working independently, under supervision, and as part of a team - Strong attention to detail - Excellent time management skills - Goal and detail-oriented work style - Experience with meticulous and consistent follow through on projects
- Appointment End Date: 2 years from date of hire
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hour
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