Community Research Liaison - School of Public Health

Community Research Liaison (Full-time)

We are hiring a Community Research Liaison to join the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Houston. In this role, you will support the planning and implementation of school-based vaccination clinics by assisting with clinic preparation, community outreach, participant recruitment, data collection, and administrative activities. The role also involves regular travel within Harris County, conducting parent surveys, supporting education events, maintaining project materials and supplies, and ensuring compliance with research, university, and study protocols. An ideal candidate should have 2 years of related experience in a research or community-based setting, REDCap experience also a plus. Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field, preferred.

Bilingual and fluent in English/Spanish, highly preferred. Must have a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation. The position requires regular travel to multiple sites each week (mileage reimbursement is provided). Flexible schedule preferred with availability for early morning or evening clinics, preferred.

UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

The Community/ Research Liaison interviews research subjects, primarily in the field. Records data for various projects.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Interviews and establishes rapport with study participants to encourage complete, accurate responses and continuing participation in the study. May work in the field, either going to homes, places of business, or specified study areas.
• Contacts potential study participants for recruitment and scheduling for a research study.
• Enters and codes information for research projects for entry into the database.
• Gathers data for study-related needs.
• Under supervision, they may refer study participants to the appropriate physician or healthcare practitioner according to the study policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Handles administrative details, including logging personal time and effort reports and submitting mileage reports.
• May utilize equipment as trained by the project manager or principal to obtain the required information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• Specialized knowledge of research fields, preferred.
• Strongly prefer fully bilingual in English and Spanish – speak, read, and write.
• Knowledge of concepts of public health research preferred.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Google Drive applications, and internet use.
• Candidates with experience using REDCap and/or QuestionPro will be given priority.
• Certification for Protection of Human Research Subjects must be completed within 5 days of employment.

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Minimum Experience:

• None

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.