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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 Program Coordinator with a public health background to join its management team and contribute to the strategic development of the program's research, training, and regional partnership activities. The program is conducting several global health research and training projects with partners in resource-limited settings in sub- Saharan Africa and Asia, primarily Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, and India. The program's research focus includes maternal and child health, adolescent health, infectious diseases, with emphasis on nutritional factors. Working closely with the Program's Senior Manager and Senior Coordinator, and in coordination with program faculty and partner institutions, this position will be supporting a wide range of activities within the program including proposal and new initiative development and managing programmatic aspects of existing projects and global collaborations.

Position Description

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Contribute to the development of trial protocols, standard operating procedures, and case report forms, in coordination with the Senior Research and Program Coordinator. Maintain required documentation for clinical trials, as well as adverse event reporting. (20%)
• Lead communications with stakeholders, project data mangers, and clinical team via weekly conference calls. Assist with and guide project implementation, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure data quality and integrity. Work with researchers and data managers at field sites to set up data collection systems and assist with data management, cleaning, and quality monitoring to provide data-driven feedback to project sites for quality improvement. (20%)
• Work closely with the management and finance team in Boston, including the Senior Program Manager, and at the sites to ensure objectives of the trial(s) are met on schedule and within the approved budget. Prepare financial reports and technical progress reports to the funder in collaboration with the Senior Coordinator and Senior Manager. Perform regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Boards (IRB) and other regulatory organizations. Advise and assist faculty and researchers with getting regulatory permits, import/export permits, and Data Transfer Agreements. (20%)
• Author and publish abstracts, poster presentations, research articles, and assist/lead the academic manuscript writing. (20%)
• Support efforts and coordinate activities for the Africa Research, Implementation Science, and Education (ARISE) Network, including developing and managing a website, social media presences, and networking, in coordination with the Senior Coordinator. (20%)
• Performs other duties as required

PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of 2 years from date of hire with the possibility of extension. This is a hybrid position and this position will be based in Boston, MA. Additional detail pertaining to this position will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, California (exempt staff only), Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, and Washington).

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience is required; a combination of education and experience may be considered.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred:

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• Master's Degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, or related field
• Experience in international research project coordination
• Experience liaising with Institutional Review Boards, other regulatory organizations, and academic and governmental institutions
• Experience in project management and data analysis
• Experience setting up electronic data collection systems and data monitoring
• Experience preparing and writing for published or unpublished pieces of professional, research-oriented work
• Excellent organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Goal and detail-oriented work style
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working independently, under supervision, and as part of a team
• Experience with meticulous and consistent follow through on projects are all preferred
• Experience in communications, including managing websites and social media
  

The following cultural competencies are also preferred:

• Awareness of and aptitude to appropriately and effectively understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based difference within group environments
• Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, and personal humility and authenticity

Additional Information

Harvard University offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Time Off: 3-4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 12+ paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
• Medical/Dental/Vision: Excellent and affordable medical, dental & vision plans, with coverage beginning as of an employee's start date.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement Programs: $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School, discounted options through participating Harvard graduate schools, and reimbursement options for accredited schools outside of Harvard.
• Transportation: 50% discount on MBTA passes, as well as additional options (rideshare, biking, etc.) to assist employees in their daily commute.
• Wellness & Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, hard & soft skills development, career planning, massages, nutrition, meditation, and complimentary health services. Additionally, access to Harvard athletic facilities, libraries, campus events -- and many discounts for various cultural and leisure activities throughout metro Boston.

Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!

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• The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
• Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
• This position has a 90 day orientation and review period. The O&R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers.

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