Project Policy Analyst provides support to multiple grant-funded qualitative, mixed-methods, and ethnographic research projects within UCSF’s Institute for Health Policy Studies supporting PI’s grant-funded projects. The projects focus broadly on the experiences and needs of people with dementia and their caregivers from low-income and diverse populations and the workforce needs of their health care and long-term services and supports providers. Responsibilities vary by project and include overs... more details
Project Policy Analyst provides support to multiple grant-funded qualitative, mixed-methods, and ethnographic research projects within UCSF’s Institute for Health Policy Studies supporting PI’s grant-funded projects. The projects focus broadly on the experiences and needs of people with dementia and their caregivers from low-income and diverse populations and the workforce needs of their health care and long-term services and supports providers. Responsibilities vary by project and include oversight of day-to-day research operations including hiring, and training; involvement in the development of data collection instruments (surveys)/interview guides); conducting in-depth qualitative interviews and ethnographic observations in Spanish and English; building partnerships and conducting community engagement work with community and scientific advisory boards; coding and analysis of qualitative data; and contributions to manuscripts and conference presentations. The position will assist in the oversight of tracking databases and will support the coordination needs for each multidisciplinary team of social scientists and clinicians, and study collaborators from multiple study sites. Administrative responsibilities include involvement in human subject’s applications, modifications, and renewals; progress reports; manuscripts; and other related materials. The position interacts extensively with research collaborators within UCSF and in other types of clinical and community settings.
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Master’s degree in a social science discipline (public health, social work, anthropology, sociology.
Ability to communicate in Spanish and English.
Current CITI training certificate
UC Cyber Security Awareness Fundamentals
Compliance & Conflict of Interest For Researchers Briefing (Coir)
UCSF Foundations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Minimum 3 years of related experience.
Extensive experience in the design or development or collection, management or reporting of qualitative or ethnographic research or in development or management of community- and/or clinic-based engagement and interventions.
Research experience in social science or public health, particularly on grant-funded projects.
A track record of supervision of study staff who are responsible for qualitative and ethnographic data collection.
Proficiency with qualitative data analysis software (including Atlas-ti, Dedoose, and/or Nvivo)
Depth of knowledge on maintenance of qualitative research protocols and application of theory to practice
A track record of sensitive, supportive, respectful and productive relations with community members, research participants, partnering clinic and organizational staff, and research team members.
Strong writing and verbal communication skills
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality when interacting with patient participants or participating in other similarly sensitive discussions.
Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns that arise during research activities or communications, maintaining a professional demeanor, and escalating issues when the situation calls for it.
Extensive knowledge of and experience interacting with low-income patients and community members.
Solid organizational skills.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with computer programs commonly used in research including but not limited to: Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel), Zotero or other reference managers.
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