What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager I, Public Health Sciences-Social Sciences position at Wake Forest Baptist Health?
JOB SUMMARY
The project manager will provide management and support in the coordination of recruitment, enrollment, and follow-up activities of multiple quality of life-focused research studies in adolescent and young adult (AYA) oncology. Our AYA studies are focused on helping to improve the psychological well-being and health-related quality of life of AYAs (ages 15 to 39) recently diagnosed with cancer or those who are cancer survivors. We are seeking a project manager who is passionate about health equity and improving outcomes for these patients during a challenging period of their lives. Under general supervision, the responsibilities of the project manager include performing administration and coordinate work directed towards the design, implementation, evaluation, and review of AYA research studies; ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements; handling regulatory procedures, including submissions to CT.gov; writing progress reports to the NIH and managing IRB protocols; and monitoring project progress.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Health, Basic Science, or a relevant clinical or health discipline with three years of survey research experience including interviewing, supervision of data collection procedures, and training. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline preferred.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION
Bilingual candidates must pass the Medical Interpretation Level I Spanish test (within 90 days of employment)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of certain phases of the assigned research studies. Translates planning and design decisions into concrete activities and tasks to be undertaken and sets priorities as appropriate.
- Responsible for the administration and coordination of various aspects of the study, ensuring that all aspects of the study are conducted in accordance with the study protocol.
- Supports the project by serving as a study liaison and representative, ensuring that all research participants are treated in a kind, respectful, culturally sensitive, and compassionate manner.
- Coordinates and participates in recruitment and retention/follow-up activities for existing and new research studies; ability to work occasional evenings to support these efforts is required.
- Write and submit IRB protocols.
- Leads the development of data collection methods; revises study materials, forms, and recruitment materials, as requested.
- Collects and helps monitor data on patients involved in research studies including source documentation and tracking worksheets.
- Plan, coordinate, and lead regular meetings, conference calls, and trainings.
- Assists with summary reports for team meetings and funding agencies as needed.
- Performs data processing and helps coordinate data analysis with biostatisticians.
- Establishes and maintains separate billing files (e.g., participant reimbursements) for research projects.
- Collaborates with faculty, study team, stakeholders, and coworkers.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to provide direction to research staff/teams
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Knowledge of computerized data processing and basic statistical analysis
- Strong initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability/temperament to adapt to changing conditions and diverse job tasks
- Ability to function under fluctuating levels of pressure and stress
- Demonstrates teamwork and professionalism in working with patients, participants, families, medical providers, and other research staff
