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Full-time, Paid, Study Coordinator, Parasitology

May 18, 2022

Posted
Wed., April 6

Organization
Parasitology Clinic at Jacobi Medical CenterAlbert Einstein College of Medicine

Position Description
Dr. Christina Coyle is an expert in tropical medicine and the PI on a grant funded by the Centers for Disease Control entitled, Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence in the Bronx West African Community Through Partnerships with Local Faith-Based Organizations. The Parasitology Clinic is seeking a study coordinator to work with Dr. Coyle to inform members of the Bronx West African community about the COVID-19 vaccine and local resources. The coordinator will also assist with related projects on malaria and IV artesunate supported by Global TravEpiNet.

Responsibilities include: 

  • Coordinating development of educational materials and provide at-risk patients with information
  • Supporting additional educational efforts as needed, which may include coordinating virtual symposiums and other teaching sessions at local faith-based organizations
  • Scheduling regular meetings and prepare minutes for the PI, for facilitation of grant activities with various primary care clinics throughout the Bronx and Queens
  • Organizing and maintaining financial data as it pertains to the grant
  • Coordinating materials for dissemination amongst the referral hospital (Best practices, malaria diagnostics, etc.).
  • Booking venues, creating and sending invitations, creating agendas, and creating minutes for reports
  • Overseeing focus groups, collate data and ensure feedback and actionable items
  • Creating universally accessible educational materials for the community

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Pre-health or public health curriculum a plus
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. May use other web-based programs as assigned.
  • Must demonstrate good judgment, initiative, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to check applicable policies and procedures.
  • Employee may work weekends and/or evenings depending on preference/flexibility

Time Commitment
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. 

Compensation
TBD

Apply
If interested, please send your CV and optional cover letter to Anne-Marie Tehn-Addy.
Only PDF documents will be accepted titled as FirstNameLastName_CV and FirstNameLastName_CoverLetter.