What are the responsibilities and job description for the SHARP Scholar position at Heluna Health?
Heluna Health invites applications for the position of Summer HIV/AIDS Research Program (SHARP) Scholar within the Center for Learning & Innovation in the San Francisco Department of Public Health. The Center for Learning & Innovation is a branch within the Population Health Division that is committed to training future public health professionals.
In summer 2024, SHARP will welcome a cohort of six scholars into its program. Each of these scholars will conduct a focused research project under the mentorship of experienced faculty and will work in pairs with mentors. Scholars will also attend a series of weekly seminars on topics including research design and methods, promising HIV prevention approaches, and possible research careers. Scholars will also have opportunities to shadow clinical trial and community outreach staff members, attend community consultations on research, and participate in social and networking events with other scholars as well as minority young investigators from local academic institutions. After completing the program, scholars will be encouraged to continue interacting with each other and future cohorts through the SHARP portal, a social media and learning website.
SHARP aims to increase the number of scientists from underrepresented communities, including minority racial/ethnic groups (especially African Americans, Latinos and Latinas, Native Americans, and natives of Alaska, Hawaii, and the US Pacific Islands), persons with disabilities, and persons from disadvantaged backgrounds, or from lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities. Individuals from these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
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)
This is a temporary, grant-funded, full time, benefitted position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.
Pay rate: $20.50 per hour
Provide the following, by attaching the documents to your application:
1. Academic transcript
2. Recommendations Letter:
a) Please provide the contact information of the person that will be providing your recommendation (Ex: a professor, an academic advisor, work supervisor, etc). Note: A supervisor of an unpaid internship is acceptable, and in some cases, a supervisor of a volunteer experience may also be acceptable. The key is that this person knows you and your work ethic well.
b) Please provide their information below and ask them to fill out this recommendation form: https://sharpinternship.org/wpcontent/uploads/2022/12/SHARP2023-Recommendation-Form-PDF.pdf The person giving the recommendations must email it to info.sharp@sfdph.org. We will not accept recommendation forms submitted by applicants. All recommendations will be verified by SHARP staff. Note: If selected to move forward in the application process, we will require two formal references in addition to the form or letter of recommendation.
3. Personal Statement 1 (800 words): Provide a statement that describes the following: 1.Your academic and career goals; 2. What has inspired you to pursue these goals (e.g., personal/life experiences, community involvement, volunteer experience, previous conducting research, etc.); 3. How this program will help you reach your goals; and 4. Any unique, personally important, and/or challenging factors in your background that have influenced your goals or your academic achievements.
4. Personal Statement 2: Advise the three content areas that you are most interested in learning about while in SHARP. Several ideas are listed below, but you should also feel free to add your own.
a) Underserved communities
b) Public health leadership
c) Epidemiology
d) Scientific writing
e) Health disparities
f) Graduate or medical school
g) Professional development
h) other:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Research Project
- Collect and analyze data relevant to the prevention of HIV in severely affected communities
- Present findings at the SHARP Symposium
- Prepare an abstract to be submitted for presentation at other research seminars or conferences
Training
- Engage in one-on-one mentorship related to the selected project
- Participate in weekly seminars with other SHARP Scholars
- Complete e-Learning activities through the SHARP portal
- Shadow clinical and community outreach staff
Collaboration
- Attend regular mentoring, team and all-staff meetings
- Participate in networking events with other scholars and faculty
- Contribute actively to a cohesive team environment
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Education/Experience
- In good academic standing during the preceding academic year
- Enrolled in an undergraduate, post baccalaureate, or certificate program at a U.S. accredited college or university or have recently graduated from college/university (less than two years since graduation)
- Work, volunteer, or life experience working with communities that are highly affected by HIV or other diseases/health issues
- Experience and/or coursework in research methods such as focus groups, surveys, statistics, and program evaluations is a plus
Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to diverse communities, particularly communities of color and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender communities and those most affected by HIV
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues related to HIV prevention, HIV care, and stigma and discrimination faced by persons living and affected by HIV
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability both to take individual initiative and to collaborate effectively on teams
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
Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.
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.
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