Project Director

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a UC systemwide internal recruitment. Priority consideration will be given to active UC employees from any UC location or UCLA preferential rehires. External applicants may be considered if the applicant pool is not sufficient.

Department Summary

The Epidemiology department in the Fielding School of Public Health is a national leader in preparing a new generation of epidemiologists. Through specialized methodologies, epidemiologists identify, track, and analyze how diseases and other conditions are caused, transmitted, and prevented, as well as how they are distributed throughout the population. Such information plays a critical role in guiding policies and other evidence-based strategies to promote health and work toward health equity. The vital importance of epidemiologic research was highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, in which epidemiologists have helped to track outbreaks and provide guidance on how the virus spreads in community settings.
Position Summary

Seeking a highly experienced candidate to provide leadership and coordination for the MWCCS, a large multi-site epidemiologic study focused on the natural history of HIV/AIDS, including oversight of three clinical sites, study staff, and ongoing follow-up of participants across UCLA and collaborating institutions. Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator, the position manages study operations, protocol compliance, data oversight, regulatory submissions, budgeting and fiscal management, and coordination with national research partners to ensure consistent implementation and integrity of study procedures.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

• Experience in study site procedures. (Required)
• Experience in HIV disease and current treatment protocols, including knowledge of basic immunology. Ability to monitor and interpret developments in the scientific literature. (Required)
• Experience in principles of questionnaire design. (Required)
• Experience in writing computer programs in dBase. Skill to create data bases in dBase IV. (Required)
• Experience in conducting literature searches using Grateful Medcomputer program. (Required)

• Ability to motivate employees and facilitate cooperative working relationships (Required)
• Skill to fairly analyze disputes among employees and offer constructive support. (Required)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. (Required)
• Extensive knowledge of main office procedures. (Required)
• Knowledge of social, medical and psychological resources available to support the needs of the study population. (Required)
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks. (Required)
• Ability to keep track of details. (Required)
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions (Required)
• Ability to initiate projects, delegate tasks and supervise through to completion. (Required)
• Knowledge of rationale for data variables and ability to interpret them to others for use in analysis. (Required)
• Knowledge of current computer software for data management and analysis, budget preparation, word processing and communication (Required)
• Ability to forecast and control expenses; demonstrated financial analysis, budget preparation and management (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Master's Degree (doctorate preferred) and 3 years minimum of hands on clinical experience required. (Required)

• Master's Degree in the medical sciences, epidemiology, and biostatistics (Required)
• BLS certification (ACLS preferred) (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
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