Study Recruitment Coordinator

Position summary

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Office of Public Health’s (OPH) STD/HIV/Hepatitis Program (SHHP) Research and Evaluation Unit is engaging in a pilot surveillance project to address gaps in current HIV surveillance. The project is intended to provide valuable data that will help identify opportunities to expand access to crucial testing and prevention services that will be needed to achieve national goals.

The Study Recruitment Coordinator will work under the Research and Evaluation (RE) Manager and RE Supervisor to identify individuals who meet study eligibility criteria (Stage 0 or Stage 3 HIV diagnosis) using local surveillance data, locate and contact eligible individuals, recruit them for the quantitative survey (and qualitative in-depth interviews, as applicable), and refer them to the data collection contractor. This position will be located in the SHHP Central Office in New Orleans.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals and individuals in distress; excellent skills in interpersonal communication; ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism; skills in organization and critical thinking.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as primary point person to call people identified as being eligible for the study.

• Refers willing participants to the data collection contractor.

• Maintains contact with RE Supervisor to communicate all activities.

Percentage of Time 50

• Follows the study recruitment script to describe the study and recruit individuals for participation.

• Communicates with potential participants in a professional and empathetic manner.

• Tracks daily and weekly progress, including individuals contacted successfully, individuals referred to the data collection team, and individuals who were unable to be contacted.

• For individuals unable to be reached by phone, reach out via email and other communication methods.

• In rare instances, conduct home visits to potential participants in collaboration with local Disease Investigation Specialists.

Percentage of Time 25

• Performs other phone calls as needed, including to health care facilities that provide HIV care.

• Liaises with partners and stakeholders.

Percentage of Time 20

• Participates in the study management meetings and the programmatic meetings in which overall program goals are developed, evaluated, and resources redirected as needed.

• Provides support to the Research and Evaluation Manager and Supervisor in the overall coordination of activities and responsibilities.

• Ensures study protocols are followed.

Percentage of Time 5

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $61,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• interpersonal communication: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person