Clinical Studies Recruiter

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.

HISTORY
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.

This is a temporary, full time, grant-funded, and benefitted position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.
Pay Rate: $36.33 per hour

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

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 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

Data Management
• 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

Administration
• 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

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience
• 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

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• 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

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. 60%)
Recruitment Venues such as clinics, health fairs, events, clubs, and related locations in the Bay Area (approx. 40%)
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 to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.