Clinical Studies Recruiter

Heluna Health•San Francisco, CA

2d•$38 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

Heluna Health invites applications for a full time 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 a 30-year history of leading HIV prevention studies. Under the supervision of the Community Programs Manager, this position is responsible for recruiting volunteers to participate in HIV and STI prevention 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. Under the direction of Susan Buchbinder, MD, Bridge HIV has been conducting HIV preventive vaccine studies, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) studies (including oral and injectable medications and microbicides), and other studies of biomedical HIV prevention strategies since the early days of the epidemic. 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.

Requirements

Strong commitment to anti-racism and health equity required
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
Detail oriented, with strong planning/organizational skills and the ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively
Enthusiastic communicator who enjoys engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds in outreach and public settings
Skilled in public speaking and facilitating discussions for broad audiences
Comfortable and experienced in engaging youth populations through targeted recruitment and outreach strategies, fostering trust and participation
A strong personal code of ethics and integrity and previous experience maintaining confidential data/information
Comfortability discussing matters of sexual health with potential participants
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
Willing to regularly work some nights and weekends required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
Related experience working in the LGBTQ+ community and/or communities of color, preferably in the San Francisco Bay Area 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

Responsibilities

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 STI 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
Designs and facilitates evidence-based sexual health education presentations for community members and partner organizations
In collaboration with clinical staff, conduct face-to-face/remote group screens and information sessions as needed
Enter recruitment contacts into the clinical study participant database in a timely manner following data collection and adhering to study protocol requirements
Contribute to meetings related to data management as needed
Maintain confidentiality of participant information
Monitor recruitment schedule and update Community Programs Manager and staff members on changes to own schedule, as appropriate
Participate in and occasionally facilitate or take notes during weekly team meetings
Attend and participate in 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