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The Johns Hopkins University

Project Manager

The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


We are currently seeking a

Project Manager

for a mobile harm reduction intervention (‘Check It’) as part of a large research study. Check It is an innovative, low-barrier mobile overdose- and HIV-prevention intervention that provides mobile point-of-care drug checking, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), wound care, and other harm reduction services to people who use drugs in Baltimore and neighboring counties. Check It staff must operate within the principles of harm reduction.The Project Manager will interact with all members of the Check It team (e.g., drug checking technicians, nurses, physicians, peer navigators, students, JHU faculty), as well as clients, including people experiencing homelessness and people who use drugs. The incumbent will coordinate services and partnerships and will supervise several staff and will be expected to take independent initiative to complete management tasks. This role will require community-based work at least 75% of the time. This position reports to the Program Director, who is faculty in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society (HBS).Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesFormally supervise at least 4 full-time staff, including Drug Checking Technicians and Peer Navigators, and informally supervise Nurses who are on Check It staff.Assist in identifying funding opportunities for Check It and writing/submitting grant proposals.Assist with compiling and submitting grant reports, and work with Program Director to manage spending.Develop and update standard operating procedures for all program activities.Establish and maintain community relationships.Supervise casual outreach staff.Manage staff recruitment and hiring; mentor, support, and coach direct reports.Develop and implement Check It communications and educational materials to promote programs, clinics, events, and services for distribution.Develop, coordinate, and implement training programs and workshops for new and existing Check It staff.Work with HBS administration to hire contractors, manage payment to vendors, and order supplies and equipment.Plan and coordinate special events and programs.Communicate regularly with faculty and senior staff to provide updates and feedback.Secondary Duties & ResponsibilitiesEngage in outreach activities.Fill in for outreach/service delivery staff, as needed, including drug checking.General clerical duties.Additional responsibilities at the discretion of the Program Director.Special Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesValid driver’s license and ability to drive large vehicles.Ability to lift and carry up to 45 lbs.Experience in working in diverse environments; familiarity with harm reduction and service provision.Supervisory experience.Outreach work experience.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in related discipline.Three years related experience, with some supervisory experience strongly preferred.Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.Preferred QualificationsClassified Title: Sr. Research Program SupervisorJob Posting Title (Working Title): Project ManagerRole/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MCStarting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually (Commensurate with experience)Employee group: Full TimeSchedule: Monday to Friday: 9 am – 5 pmExempt Status: ExemptLocation: School of Public HealthDepartment name: HBS-Research ProjectsPersonnel area: School of Public HealthTotal RewardsThe referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.Background ChecksThe successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University.Diversity and InclusionThe Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Accommodation InformationIf you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office.

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