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Clinical Research Coordinator - Division of Prevention Science

Job Summary:
Under the direction and supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) with significant input from the lead CRC, the position will mainly conduct participant recruitment activities for a National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH)-funded randomized clinical trial to develop and pilot a mobile app for couples in which at least one member is African American/Black and living with HIV. Primary responsibilities will include: 1) Participant recruitment: implementing outreach activities and recruitment strategies, preparing and distributing outreach materials, developing and maintaining referral options for ineligible participants, maintaining the study’s recruitment database, providing recruitment reports to the project team; 2) Participant retention: reminder calls, texts and emails, monthly check-ins; 3) Other duties as assigned by the PI and lead CRC.

Department Description:
The Division of Prevention Science (DPS) is based at the Mission Bay campus at 550 16th Street. The division was established within the Department of Medicine in 1991 and is the administrative home of the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (CAPS), the Prevention Research Center (PRC), the Center of Excellence for Transgender Health (CoE), and the Research Coordinating Center to Reduce Disparities in Multiple Chronic Diseases (RCC). The division’s research focus is risk behavior and reduction; epidemiology of the virus; evaluation of HIV testing procedures, demographic variables and sexual self-identification; and training for providers who care for HIV AIDS patients. The division is comprised of approximately 45 academics (faculty, specialists, postdocs, and visiting professors) and 50 non-academic staff.

Required Qualifications:
  • HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training
  • Attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments and outside institutions; and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population.
  • Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines.