Job Abstract

Heluna Health invites applications for a fulltime Clinical Studies Recruiter position. . Bridge HIV is a grant-funded research unit affiliated with the San Francisco Department of Public Health and the University of California San Francisco. Bridge HIV has been searching for new and innovative ways to fight HIV/AIDS since the onset of the epidemic in the early 1980s. The Bridge HIV Investigators are global leaders in HIV vaccine and prevention science, epidemiology of HIV infection, HIV medication adherence, combination HIV prevention strategies, and HIV research training methods. For more information, please see www.bridgehiv.org. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bridge HIV has also been conducting COVID-19 vaccine and epidemiology studies. For more information, please see www.bridgehiv.org

Under the direct supervision of the Community Programs Manager, this position is responsible for recruiting volunteers to participate in HIV prevention studies, COVID-19 studies, STI and investigator-initiated studies. The recruiter will help create and implement recruitment and community engagement strategies. Some of these strategies include field recruitment, phone screening, building and maintaining relationships with community partners and managing special projects/events. This is an entry or junior level position for an individual interested in pursuing a career in public health, clinical research and/or community engagement.

This is a temporary grant-funded, full-time, benefitted position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health. This position is 100% in person.

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered.

Pay rate: $36.33 per hour

If hired for this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date, or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Recruitment
• Following the weekly recruitment schedule, carry out field assignments in support of clinical study recruitment objectives and targets
• Conduct participant phone screens to determine individuals’ eligibility to volunteer for clinical studies and answer questions about HIV prevention and COVID-19 science and clinical research
• Staff recruitment events (e.g. health clinics, street fairs, special events) as assigned; serve as lead recruiter on assigned events
• Collaborate with Community Programs Manager to identify and pursue opportunities for in person and digital community engagement and education
• In collaboration with clinical staff, conduct face-to-face group screens and information sessions as needed

Data Management
• Enter recruitment contacts into the clinical study participant database (Alfie) in a timely manner following data collection and adhering to study protocol requirements
• Contribute to meetings related to Alfie data management as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information

Administration
• Monitor recruitment schedule and update Community Programs Manager and staff members on changes to own schedule, as appropriate
• Participate in weekly team meetings and weekly supervisory meetings with the Community Programs Manager
• Participate in weekly clinical/operations meetings and collaborate on health equity targeted projects
• Complete timesheets on a daily basis
• Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience
• Demonstrates strong commitment to anti-racism and health equity
• Requires at least two years’ related experience working in the LGBT community and/or communities of color, preferably in the San Francisco Bay Area
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interviewing skills required
• A confident, self-starter who is intellectually curious, able to learn complex, scientific concepts, and capable of explaining those concepts to diverse, public audiences
• Detailed oriented, with strong planning/organizational skills and the ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively
• A strong personal code of ethics and integrity and previous experience maintaining confidential data/information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
• Willing to regularly work some nights and weekends required

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• At least intermediate level proficiency in Spanish preferred
• Understanding of social media platforms and metrics preferred
• Experience in HIV prevention education and/or clinical studies recruitment preferred
• Experience in HIV testing and/or counseling work preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (please review and confirm)

Stand Frequently
Walk Frequently
Sit Frequently
Handling / Fingering Occasionally
Reach Outward Occasionally
Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally
Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs
Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs
See Constantly
Taste/ Smell Not Applicable

Not Applicable Not required for essential functions
Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)
Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)
Constantly (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT
General Office Setting; Indoors, Temperature Controlled (approx. 40%)
Recruitment Venues such as clinics, health fairs, events, clubs, and related locations in the Bay Area (approx. 60%)

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

All qualified applicants will be considered for this position in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

EEOC STATEMENT
It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.