Candidemia Surveillance Officer (International Health)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

1d•$17 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Candidemia Surveillance Officer who will administratively coordinate 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 Primary responsibilities include review of information submitted by hospitals and laboratories to identify cases, confirmation of case residency and pathogen source information, conducting reviews of patient charts, completing case report forms, and entering and maintaining case information in a database. Will work closely with microbiology laboratories to identify, collect, and ship Candidemia isolates to the CDC. The individual in this position will serve as the Candidemia subject matter expert and will be responsible for interactions with project officials at CDC. Serve as the Candidemia subject matter expert and will be responsible for interactions with project officials at CDC, attending all meetings, responding to information requests from CDC, and preparing study reports, and will periodically conduct other surveillance program related activities and/or ad-hoc requests as needed.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in a related discipline.
Independence, high attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
Able to respond to varying demands and manage competing priorities.
Highly developed verbal and written skills and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizations skills and attention to detail.
Experience with Access Databases and REDCap
Experience with chart reviews.
Experienced in handling multiple tasks at once, able to work well independently as well as part of a team, and able to anticipate and identify problems and develop solutions.
3 years of current experience in infectious disease surveillance, clinical trials or related experience.
Reliable form of transportation for travel and be willing to travel to healthcare facilities throughout Baltimore-Metropolitan and DC area.
Knowledge of the identification and treatment of infectious disease and should have recent experience in infectious disease prevention/control; recent experience in conducting reviews of clinical charts.
Prior laboratory experience.

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.
Review of information submitted by hospitals and laboratories to identify cases
Confirmation of case residency and pathogen source information
Conducting reviews of patient charts
Completing case report forms
Entering and maintaining case information in a database
Work closely with microbiology laboratories to identify, collect, and ship Candidemia isolates to the CDC.
Serve as the Candidemia subject matter expert and will be responsible for interactions with project officials at CDC, attending all meetings, responding to information requests from CDC, and preparing study reports, and will periodically conduct other surveillance program related activities and/or ad-hoc requests as needed.
Other duties as assigned.