The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in health, business, or related field PLUS at least five years of public health research experience, project coordination, or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in health disparities and/or global health
• Graduate training in related healthcare fields, such as audiology, public health, and/or global health

Additional Information:

Responsibilities

• Recruits and consent participants
• Plans and conducts study-related activities
• Plans, implements, and coordinates systems designed to monitor the collection, storing, cleaning and dissemination of data for qualitative and quantitative study componentswith strong scientific rigor
• Coordinates team members, including scientific team members, project personnel, stakeholder team members, and participants. This will include supporting meetings across institutions and time zones and broadly facilitating project communication.
• Supports community partners participating in the Center's studies, such as schools, teachers, community health workers, and local clinicians
• Responds to inquiries about the projects according to established policies and procedures
• Facilitates regulatory requirements, institutional review boards, and ethical committees necessary for local, domestic, and international research projects
• Works with statistical and data management team members to review and evaluate both qualitative and quantitative data monitoring systems to determine consistency of data collected from various sources; recommend changes and modifications to systems as required to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Prepares reports and participates in qualitative and quantitative data analyses
• Assists with dissemination of research project findings through manuscript preparation and community outreach
• Assists with grant preparation for future projects
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to live and/or travel frequently to project sites when needed, both domestically and internationally
• Experience working with a diverse population and must be sensitive to cultural differences and open to working withpeople of varied backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal & organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in groups.
• Demonstrable initiative and flexibility
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with good foresight
• Ability to think critically to support high scientific rigor in research
• Proficiency withMicrosoftOffice suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.