Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In
Clinical Studies Recruiter - Spanish Bilingual
Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Heluna Health dba Public Health Foundation Enterprises (PHFE) invites applications for a fulltime Clinical Studies Recruiter position. Bridge HIV is a grant-funded research unit affiliated with the San Francisco Department of Public Health and the University of California San Francisco. Bridge HIV has been searching for new and innovative ways to fight HIV/AIDS since the onset of the epidemic in the early 1980s. The Bridge HIV Investigators are global leaders in HIV vaccine and prevention science, epidemiology of HIV infection, HIV medication adherence, combination HIV prevention strategies, and HIV research training methods. For more information, please see www.bridgehiv.org. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bridge HIV has also been conducting COVID-19 vaccine and epidemiology studies. For more information, please see www.bridgehiv.org
Under the direct supervision of the Community Programs Manager, this position is responsible for recruiting volunteers to participate in HIV prevention studies, COVID-19 studies, STI and investigator-initiated studies. The recruiter will help create and implement recruitment and community engagement strategies. Some of these strategies include field recruitment, phone screening, building and maintaining relationships with community partners and managing special projects/events. This is an entry or junior level position for an individual interested in pursuing a career in public health, clinical research and/or community engagement.
This is a temporary grant-funded, full-time, benefitted position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.
In person work required
Pay rate: $36.33 per hour
If hired for this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date, or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Recruitment
Following the weekly recruitment schedule, carry out field assignments in support of clinical study recruitment objectives and targets
Conduct participant phone screens to determine individuals’ eligibility to volunteer for clinical studies and answer questions about HIV prevention and COVID-19 science and clinical research
Staff recruitment events (e.g. health clinics, street fairs, special events) as assigned; serve as lead recruiter on assigned events
Collaborate with Community Programs Manager to identify and pursue opportunities for in person and digital community engagement and education
In collaboration with clinical staff, conduct face-to-face group screens and information sessions as needed
Conduct recruitment duties in Spanish as needed
Data Management
Enter recruitment contacts into the clinical study participant database (Alfie) in a timely manner following data collection and adhering to study protocol requirements
Contribute to meetings related to Alfie data management as needed
Maintain confidentiality of participant information
Administration
Monitor recruitment schedule and update Community Programs Manager and staff members on changes to own schedule, as appropriate
Participate in weekly team meetings and weekly supervisory meetings with the Community Programs Manager
Participate in weekly clinical/operations meetings and collaborate on health equity targeted projects
Complete timesheets on a daily basis
Other duties as assigned
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Other duties as assigned
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Strong commitment to anti-racism and health equity
required
High level of proficiency in Spanish required and employee will use Spanish language skills as needed when performing job duties
Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interviewing skills
required
A confident, self-starter who is intellectually curious, able to learn complex, scientific concepts, and capable of explaining those concepts to diverse, public audiences
required
Understanding of social media platforms and metrics preferred
Detailed oriented, with strong planning/organizational skills and the ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively
required
A strong personal code of ethics and integrity and previous experience maintaining confidential data/information
required
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
required
Willing to regularly work some nights and weekends
required
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
Understanding of social media platforms and metrics preferred
Experience in HIV prevention education and/or clinical studies recruitment preferred
Experience in HIV testing and/or counseling work preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand:
Frequently
Walk:
Frequently
Sit:
Frequently
Handling / Fingering:
Occasionally
Reach Outward:
Occasionally
Reach Above Shoulder:
Occasionally
Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend:
Occasionally
Lift / Carry:
Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs
Push/Pull:
Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs
See:
Constantly
Taste/ Smell:
Not Applicable
Not Applicable =
Not required for essential functions
Occasionally =
(0 - 2 hrs/day)
Frequently =
(2 - 5 hrs/day)
Constantly =
(5+ hrs/day)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
General Office Setting; Indoors, Temperature Controlled (approx. 40%)
Recruitment Venues such as clinics, health fairs, events, clubs, and related locations in the Bay Area (approx. 60%)
All qualified applicants will be considered for this position in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
EEOC STATEMENT
It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Under the direct supervision of the Community Programs Manager, this position is responsible for recruiting volunteers to participate in HIV prevention studies, COVID-19 studies, STI and investigator-initiated studies. The recruiter will help create and implement recruitment and community engagement strategies. Some of these strategies include field recruitment, phone screening, building and maintaining relationships with community partners and managing special projects/events. This is an entry or junior level position for an individual interested in pursuing a career in public health, clinical research and/or community engagement.
This is a temporary grant-funded, full-time, benefitted position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.
In person work required
Pay rate: $36.33 per hour
If hired for this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date, or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Recruitment
Following the weekly recruitment schedule, carry out field assignments in support of clinical study recruitment objectives and targets
Conduct participant phone screens to determine individuals’ eligibility to volunteer for clinical studies and answer questions about HIV prevention and COVID-19 science and clinical research
Staff recruitment events (e.g. health clinics, street fairs, special events) as assigned; serve as lead recruiter on assigned events
Collaborate with Community Programs Manager to identify and pursue opportunities for in person and digital community engagement and education
In collaboration with clinical staff, conduct face-to-face group screens and information sessions as needed
Conduct recruitment duties in Spanish as needed
Data Management
Enter recruitment contacts into the clinical study participant database (Alfie) in a timely manner following data collection and adhering to study protocol requirements
Contribute to meetings related to Alfie data management as needed
Maintain confidentiality of participant information
Administration
Monitor recruitment schedule and update Community Programs Manager and staff members on changes to own schedule, as appropriate
Participate in weekly team meetings and weekly supervisory meetings with the Community Programs Manager
Participate in weekly clinical/operations meetings and collaborate on health equity targeted projects
Complete timesheets on a daily basis
Other duties as assigned
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Other duties as assigned
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Strong commitment to anti-racism and health equity
required
High level of proficiency in Spanish required and employee will use Spanish language skills as needed when performing job duties
Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interviewing skills
required
A confident, self-starter who is intellectually curious, able to learn complex, scientific concepts, and capable of explaining those concepts to diverse, public audiences
required
Understanding of social media platforms and metrics preferred
Detailed oriented, with strong planning/organizational skills and the ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively
required
A strong personal code of ethics and integrity and previous experience maintaining confidential data/information
required
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
required
Willing to regularly work some nights and weekends
required
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
Understanding of social media platforms and metrics preferred
Experience in HIV prevention education and/or clinical studies recruitment preferred
Experience in HIV testing and/or counseling work preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand:
Frequently
Walk:
Frequently
Sit:
Frequently
Handling / Fingering:
Occasionally
Reach Outward:
Occasionally
Reach Above Shoulder:
Occasionally
Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend:
Occasionally
Lift / Carry:
Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs
Push/Pull:
Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs
See:
Constantly
Taste/ Smell:
Not Applicable
Not Applicable =
Not required for essential functions
Occasionally =
(0 - 2 hrs/day)
Frequently =
(2 - 5 hrs/day)
Constantly =
(5+ hrs/day)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
General Office Setting; Indoors, Temperature Controlled (approx. 40%)
Recruitment Venues such as clinics, health fairs, events, clubs, and related locations in the Bay Area (approx. 60%)
All qualified applicants will be considered for this position in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
EEOC STATEMENT
It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)