Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Co-Investigators and Director, this position provides recruitment, enrolment, and data collection support with the ongoing implementation of randomised control trials to test behavioural interventions targeting HIV prevention and treatment; sexual and gender minority health; and substance use.
Additionally, the position provides ongoing care coordination, counselling, and supported referrals to HIV-negative men who engage in sex work and are eligible to use PrEP for HIV prevention. The person in this position will work to empower participants to make decisions for their own health and help reduce barriers to PrEP uptake and adherence as part of a research study.
Typical duties include: Implementing recruitment and retention efforts that lead to study participation. Arranging and conducting studying visits with participants; Coordinating with other community partner recruitment sites; Maintaining regulatory procedures and assisting in development of study materials. Providing supported referrals to PrEP and other services as needed by participants.
Additional duties include: Assisting with grant writing and study progress reports as needed; Maintaining current knowledge of relative research by reading medical journals, articles and other related publications; Attending conferences, seminars, forums, trainings and other presentations pertinent to the field.
Education
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in social science research or related field
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for assignments and deadlines and to work as part of a team
- Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask and prioritise
- Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and computer (Microsoft Word, Power-Point, Email) skills
- Comfortable conducting community-based research (in-person) as applicable and allowable by Brown
- Readiness to lead visits both in-person and via a secure telehealth platform
- Access to reliable transportation
