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GENERAL SUMMARY:

Works under the supervision of the Project Manager or Principal Investigator to coordinate sub-projects within the larger study. Sub-projects may be, but not limited to, organizing study meetings, events, logistics, mailings, etc; tracking participant and project status; serving as study contact; and writing protocols and IRB applications. Provides administrative support to project leads and able to interact with both internal and external customers at all levels.

The Center for Health Policy and Health Services Research at Henry Ford Health is hiring a research coordinator to join our team. The research coordinator will support several projects in the areas of chronic illness and/or prevention of illness. Topics of current studies include chronic pain, obesity, sexual health, HIV, mental health, and/or substance use.

Under the supervision and direction of the project manager or principal investigator, this position will work collaboratively to develop and refine intervention materials, organize study meetings, events, logistics, mailings, etc.; recruit participants and conduct participant outreach; track participant and project status; serve as study contact; assist with protocol and IRB application preparation; provide administrative support to project leads and able to interact with patients, research study team members, and others. Other duties as assigned.

This would be a great opportunity for someone interested in obtaining research experience before applying to graduate school or medical school. Desired qualifications include experience working with stigmatized health conditions, ability to communicate well with people with diverse backgrounds, and prior research experience, including on grant funded projects.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in health care administration, health education, communication, social or political science or related field.

• Experience in coordination and following protocols.

Additional Information

• Organization: Corporate Services

• Department: Ctr for Health Srvcs Research

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.

Benefits

Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.