Clinical Studies Recruiter - Spanish Bilingual

Heluna Health dba Public Health Foundation Enterprises (PHFE) invites applications for a fulltime 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 been searching for new and innovative ways to fight HIV/AIDS since the onset of the epidemic in the early 1980s. 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. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bridge HIV has also been conducting COVID-19 vaccine and epidemiology studies. For more information, please see www.bridgehiv.org

Under the direct supervision of the Community Programs Manager, this position is responsible for recruiting volunteers to participate in HIV prevention studies, COVID-19 studies, STI and investigator-initiated 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.

This is a temporary grant-funded, full-time, benefitted position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

In person work required

Pay rate: $36.33 per hour

If hired for this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date, or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).

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 COVID-19 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 


• In collaboration with clinical staff, conduct face-to-face group screens and information sessions as needed 


• Conduct recruitment duties in Spanish as needed 

Data Management 

• Enter recruitment contacts into the clinical study participant database (Alfie) in a timely manner following data collection and adhering to study protocol requirements 


• Contribute to meetings related to Alfie 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 weekly team meetings and 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 

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong commitment to anti-racism and health equity required 


• High level of proficiency in Spanish required and employee will use Spanish language skills as needed when performing job duties 


• 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 required 


• Understanding of social media platforms and metrics preferred 


• Detailed oriented, with strong planning/organizational skills and the ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively required 


• A strong personal code of ethics and integrity and previous experience maintaining confidential data/information required 


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required 


• Willing to regularly work some nights and weekends required 

Education/Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field 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 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. 40%) 

Recruitment Venues such as clinics, health fairs, events, clubs, and related locations in the Bay Area (approx. 60%) 

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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.