Project Specialist

Company: Keck School of Medicine
Location: Alhambra
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

The Department of Family Medicine in the Keck School of Medicine at USC is seeking a Project Specialist to join the Street Medicine Divisions administrative team in workforce development. We are looking for a dynamic, organized, self-motivated individual.The Street Medicine program provides full-service primary care to the unsheltered homeless population. All care is delivered where patients reside including under bridges and on the streets of LA County. There is no fixed-site clinic as clinical delivery is done via walking rounds with a pick-up truck and backpacks. With the vision that all unsheltered homeless in LA County have access to healthcare, the team is poised for a year of growth in the realm of clinical delivery, education/ workforce development, research and advocacy.Duties for this position may include:

• Assists in building and maintaining study samples. Disseminates information about the project. Screens participants by assessing eligibility for research protocols and potential for commitment to project. Develops and implements sample enhancement strategies. Monitors participant progression throughout study and conducts evaluation at end of study.
  • Contributes to the documentation and update of study procedures. Coordinates design, revision, approval and production of research instruments and related materials such as consent forms.
    • Instructs study personnel on proper protocol and quality assurance procedures and responds to questions regarding data collection, coding, management and analysis methods.
      • Advises on statistical techniques for data collection and analysis. Assists in the planning of data collection. Develops computer programs for data screening and analysis or recommends and uses statistical software. Generates graphs, charts or tables to present analysis results and provides interpretation.
        • Assists in the design of study protocols. Recommends methods and procedures for data acquisition, management and quality control. Recommends statistical techniques for data analysis. Contributes to the writing of reports, research papers, articles and other documentation of study results.
          • Writes status reports of study efforts and works with investigators on the writing of articles, research papers and other documentation of study results.JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education: Bachelor's degreeMinimum Experience: 2 yearsMinimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education and experience to be able to advise on project procedures and analysis techniquesPreferred Education: Master's degreePreferred Experience: 3 yearsThe hourly rate range for this position is $28.31 - $30.77. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.Please upload resume and cover letter with application.
            Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Experience: 2 Years Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education and experience to be able to advise on project procedures and analysis techniques

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