Department Overview
The Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network (ORPRN) was established in 2002 at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. ORPRN is dedicated to improving the health for all Oregonians through community engaged research, education, and health systems transformation. ORPRN facilitates a broad variety of clinical research studies, quality improvement projects, and practice transformation efforts throughout Oregon. ORPRN is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist organization. We do so by evaluating how we develop and support our workforce, the partnerships we uphold, and how we engage in our work throughout Oregon.
The Research Project Coordinator (RPC) is a key staff member, supporting research and implementation science projects. They manage timelines, deliverables and study milestones to ensure a well-functioning project. They may work with Principal Investigators and Research Project Managers on experimental design, protocol development, and IRB submissions. In addition, the RPC engages community partners in research studies, supporting outreach, recruitment, enrollment, consenting and study maintenance activities.
This position is based in Southern Oregon (Josephine, Jackson or Klamath counties)
Function/Duties of Position
Project Coordination
Monitor study activities, timelines, and deliverables
Oversee the tracking and reporting of project milestones
Oversee collection, tracking, and/or analysis of qualitative and/or quantitative data; conduct interviews; prepare papers, posters, and presentations to disseminate findings
Research & Implementation Science Development
Support drafting of grant proposals. This may include leadingdistinct portions of applications or short-duration or small-scaleprojects
Develop and implement study and quality improvement protocols
Draft and submit IRB submissions and modifications
Foster relationships with clinics, community organizations and keystakeholders; work with constituents to plan new projects andidentify community priorities; promote ORPRN with communitystakeholders
Clinical Research Support
Travel to primary care clinics and/or community-based organizations to support study activities (mostly in rural Oregon)
Conduct study activities according to current research documents, resources, and processes, including study protocol, standard operating procedures, and research data collection
Recruit English- and/or Spanish-speaking participants and organizations to research studies by describing purpose, participation, and the aims of the project
Obtain and document English and/or Spanish-speaking participant and organizational consent
Coordinate and conduct chart reviews and collect and manage medical releases and/or other study-related data
General OHSU and ORPRN Responsibilities
Complete surveys and trainings required by OHSU and ORPRN
Participate in ORPRN workgroups and attend meetings and retreats
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Master's in a relevant field AND 1 year of relevant experience. OR
Equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience should include a combination of experience in public health core competencies relevant to the position –patient recruitment and consent, practice facilitation and quality improvement methods, primary care settings
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Excellent communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work independently in a remote multitasking environment
Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s in public health or related field
Experience in Research Project Coordination
1 or more years’ experience in practice facilitation or quality improvement methods
5 or more years in research data collection
1 or more years in a primary care setting
Experience in patient or practice recruitment
Bilingual in English and Spanish
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