Research Project Coordinator (International Health)

The Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Project Coordinator. The Research Project Coordinator administratively coordinates research protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for all related issues.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a research study to ensure validity of findings.
• Work with the Principal Investigator or senior research staff to develop operational plans to meet research goals.
• Develop tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
• Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, laboratory processing, etc.
• Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures.
• Assist with setup of data collection system and enter and organize data.
• Oversee record management for research study.
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
• Assist in coordinating study meetings.
• Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
• Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

• Host project related meetings (on zoom or in person), prepare notes, and document decisions.
• Work collaboratively with other program staff for efficient program planning, organizing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting of BIGRS activities, and facilitate in developing an effective support environment for team members to implement their technical and programmatic activities/interventions.
• Support the central team in assisting regional managers in work planning, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation of activities across BIGRS cities, as needed.
• Work collaboratively with finance staff to prepare and track the progress of project and activity budget.
• Contributes to proposal management, design, writing, and editing.
• Promote and support knowledge management and sharing efforts, including uploading/managing documents onto BIGRS knowledge management sites.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Administrative Skills- Awareness
• Data Entry - Awareness
• Interpersonal Skills - Awareness
• Literature Reviews - Awareness
• Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
• Organizational Skills - Awareness
• Project Coordination - Awareness
• Research and Analytical Skills - Awareness

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Project Coordinator   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Days and hours may vary 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health  
Department name: Health Systems   
Personnel area: School of Public Health