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Children’s HealthWatch Research Assistant

Apply now Job no: 504758
Work type: Part-Time
Location: Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement
Categories: Dornsife School of Public Health

Job Summary

Children’s HealthWatch (CHW) is a multi-site study that assesses how public policies and economic insecurity affect the health and development of very young children. CHW helps policymakers and the public better understand the social and economic factors that affect children’s health so they can make well-informed policy decisions that give all children equal opportunities for healthy, successful lives. The Philadelphia site is led by faculty at the Dornsife School of Public Health at Drexel University and data collection occurs in association with St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.

The foundation and strength of CHW is ongoing data collection in the form of in-depth interviews with caregivers of very young children. Interviews cover a wide variety of health and social factors, participation in government benefit programs, and more. Beginning in 2005 and thru March 2020, interviews were conducted in the St. Chris ED with caregivers of children waiting to be seen. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, data collection shifted to being collected by phone.

We are seeking an individual to conduct interviews by phone for 10-19 hrs per week. Hours are flexible. Interviews are conducted verbally and take approximately 30 minutes. Responses are captured directly electronically into a REDCap database. Study team communication is largely conducted using Slack. Familiarity and comfort with learning various cloud-based platforms (REDCap, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams) is a must.

Essential Functions

  • Identify and enroll study participants by phone
  • Conduct interviews, capture responses, and assist with data cleaning as needed.
  • Participate in 1hr monthly team meetings.
  • Communicate with team regularly via slack.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of HS Diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of two years of experience with community-based data collection.
  • High level of cultural sensitivity and experience working with multicultural populations and populations with low- income.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Excellent interpersonal, written and computer skills.
  • Strong interest in pediatric medicine, public health, social policy, advocacy, or nutrition.
  • Knowledge of federal public assistance programs and other social services a plus.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Demands

  • Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

  • Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Additional Information

This is a Part-Time per diem position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Additional Required Documents

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

 

 

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