Qualitative Research Associate

HEALTH FEDERATION OF PHILADELPHIA•Philadelphia, PA

9d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Qualitative Research Associate will join the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) Division of Reproductive, Adolescent and Child Health (ReACH). The Research Associate will inform the development and evaluation of ReACH programmatic and policy initiatives, using qualitative research methods, and support data collection for the Philadelphia Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (Philly PRAMS). This position will work closely with the Lead Qualitative Researcher & the Data and Evaluation team to support data collection, data analysis, and reporting for the division’s initiatives focused on improving reproductive, child and adolescent health in Philadelphia. Examples of initiatives the Qualitative Research Associate will support include PDPH Healthy Start Doula Support Program and Philadelphia Maternal and Infant Community Action Network (CAN).

Requirements

A master’s degree in public health, public policy, sociology or related field from an accredited institution is required.
Prior experience involving qualitative research activities, including conducting and supporting interviews, focus groups and supporting participant recruitment.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage project timeline with a high degree of organizational skills.
Experience contributing to presentations and reports.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Comfortable engaging with community members, program participants and diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for familiarity with REDCap and ability to build REDCap projects.
Preference for experience involving qualitative data analysis software e.g. NVivo.
Spanish proficiency is desirable

Responsibilities

Organize, and maintain project repositories and documentation.
Conduct literature reviews and synthesize evidence to identify best practices, standards, and guidelines for research design and related activities.
Support the development of program evaluation plans and research proposals.
Assist in designing and creating research and data collection tools (e.g., surveys, interview and focus group guides, information sheets, etc.).
Support participant recruitment efforts and obtain informed consent in accordance with study protocols.
Conduct qualitative data collection activities, including but not limited to interviews and focus groups, both online and in person.
Analyze qualitative data using approved qualitative analysis software, such as NVivo.
Summarize findings and contribute to project reports, presentations, and other deliverables.
Coordinate logistics and manage preparations for project-related meetings, events, and conferences.
Assist with grant development and submission, including outreach to internal and external partners to gather required materials.
Contribute to the preparation of research products such as abstracts, presentations, reports, and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
Prepare and submit materials to Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Prepare recruitment materials and assist in mailing operations to sampled participants in collaboration with Data Quality & Integrity Specialist
Utilize various sources to locate telephone numbers for telephone follow-up interviews
Schedule and conduct telephone interviews and keep accurate records of outreach attempts
Enter completed questionnaires in an online database in a timely manner
Ensure the quality of PRAMS data through frequent review of online database
Assist in maintaining inventory and supplies for PRAMS
Assist ReACH Epidemiologist with disbursement of incentives
Participate in call with other PRAMS sites
Attend relevant training and workshops including but not limited to Human Subjects Training and trauma-informed care
Maintain security and confidentiality of PRAMS recruitment materials and data
This role may also take on other qualitative tasks as needed.