CARE: Community Alliance for Research and Engagement
A strong New Haven is a healthy New Haven
CARE Research Assistant
Organizational Overview
CARE: Community Alliance for Research and Engagement was established in May 2007
as an integral component of the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI).
A goal of YCCI is to translate research from bench to bedside; CARE will take
that one step further?translating research from bedside to community. CARE
provides an unprecedented opportunity to enhance the health of the citizens of
New Haven by fostering rigorous community-based research and by translating
scientific breakthroughs into practical benefits for the community. CARE
builds upon a solid foundation of collaboration between Yale and the New Haven
community intended to improve the quality of life for all residents.
CARE has received substantial funding from the Donaghue Foundation to advance
the Community Interventions for Health (CIH) initiative designed to improve New
Haven?s individual and community health and to promote health equity. CIH
seeks to mobilize community interventions in schools, workplaces, health
centers, and neighborhoods to address three risk factors (poor diet, lack of
physical activity, and tobacco use) that contribute to four chronic diseases
accounting for 50% of deaths worldwide. CARE will manage the implementation
of the CIH initiative and serve as an integral vehicle for health promotion and
chronic disease management in New Haven. CIH is a global initiative of the
Oxford Health Alliance; New Haven will be the first US site.
For more information on YCCI and CARE see:
http://ycci.yale.edu/outreach/index.html.
General Purpose:
CARE is seeking a motivated Research Assistant dedicated to the principles of
community-based participatory research to assist this dynamic and growing
project in its research and organizational endeavors. Under the direct
supervision of Research Coordinator, the Research Assistant will participate in
all aspects of large scale community based research project targeting diet,
exercise and tobacco use.
Essential Duties:
? Perform literature searches and write-up reviews.
? Assist in modification of research procedures or survey instrument.
? Assist with documenting and maintaining all study protocols.
? Assist with recruitment and screening of study participants.
? Conduct computer assisted interviews with participants.
? Download interview data and enter data into tracking databases.
? Work with various community-based organizations to plan, facilitate and
participate in community level work, including assisting with program and
policy level interventions.
? Participate in planning, scheduling and conducting meetings/conferences for
research projects.
? Prepare research-related and community correspondence materials.
? Participate in weekly staff and research meetings, complete record-keeping
paperwork and perform other research related procedures as established by study
investigators and supervisory staff.
? Provide administrative support and perform miscellaneous tasks (i.e.
copying, filing, correspondence, ordering).
? Assist in preparing results of research for presentation and publication.
? Assist in proposal development and writing.
? Organize and manage research files.
Education and Experience:
Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the
next lower level, and a high school level education; or four years of related
work experience and an Associate degree; or little or no work experience and a
Bachelor degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience
and education.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, African American or
Ethnic Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field.
Experience with community based research and/or public health practice.
Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to work in an urban environment and with diverse populations.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Well organized and able to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
4. Ability to schedule own work and follow through in a responsible manner.
5. Experience working in a research setting.
6. Good with various computer programs and internet.
7. Valid CT driver's license with available transportation.
8. Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings, and weekends.
9. Required: Bilingual in Spanish.
For more information about the position, please contact:
alycia.santilli@yale.edu
To apply, go to:
http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/external/index.html
Search by STARS Req ID: 7543BR
A strong New Haven is a healthy New Haven
CARE Research Assistant
Organizational Overview
CARE: Community Alliance for Research and Engagement was established in May 2007
as an integral component of the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI).
A goal of YCCI is to translate research from bench to bedside; CARE will take
that one step further?translating research from bedside to community. CARE
provides an unprecedented opportunity to enhance the health of the citizens of
New Haven by fostering rigorous community-based research and by translating
scientific breakthroughs into practical benefits for the community. CARE
builds upon a solid foundation of collaboration between Yale and the New Haven
community intended to improve the quality of life for all residents.
CARE has received substantial funding from the Donaghue Foundation to advance
the Community Interventions for Health (CIH) initiative designed to improve New
Haven?s individual and community health and to promote health equity. CIH
seeks to mobilize community interventions in schools, workplaces, health
centers, and neighborhoods to address three risk factors (poor diet, lack of
physical activity, and tobacco use) that contribute to four chronic diseases
accounting for 50% of deaths worldwide. CARE will manage the implementation
of the CIH initiative and serve as an integral vehicle for health promotion and
chronic disease management in New Haven. CIH is a global initiative of the
Oxford Health Alliance; New Haven will be the first US site.
For more information on YCCI and CARE see:
http://ycci.yale.edu/outreach/index.html.
General Purpose:
CARE is seeking a motivated Research Assistant dedicated to the principles of
community-based participatory research to assist this dynamic and growing
project in its research and organizational endeavors. Under the direct
supervision of Research Coordinator, the Research Assistant will participate in
all aspects of large scale community based research project targeting diet,
exercise and tobacco use.
Essential Duties:
? Perform literature searches and write-up reviews.
? Assist in modification of research procedures or survey instrument.
? Assist with documenting and maintaining all study protocols.
? Assist with recruitment and screening of study participants.
? Conduct computer assisted interviews with participants.
? Download interview data and enter data into tracking databases.
? Work with various community-based organizations to plan, facilitate and
participate in community level work, including assisting with program and
policy level interventions.
? Participate in planning, scheduling and conducting meetings/conferences for
research projects.
? Prepare research-related and community correspondence materials.
? Participate in weekly staff and research meetings, complete record-keeping
paperwork and perform other research related procedures as established by study
investigators and supervisory staff.
? Provide administrative support and perform miscellaneous tasks (i.e.
copying, filing, correspondence, ordering).
? Assist in preparing results of research for presentation and publication.
? Assist in proposal development and writing.
? Organize and manage research files.
Education and Experience:
Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the
next lower level, and a high school level education; or four years of related
work experience and an Associate degree; or little or no work experience and a
Bachelor degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience
and education.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, African American or
Ethnic Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field.
Experience with community based research and/or public health practice.
Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to work in an urban environment and with diverse populations.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Well organized and able to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
4. Ability to schedule own work and follow through in a responsible manner.
5. Experience working in a research setting.
6. Good with various computer programs and internet.
7. Valid CT driver's license with available transportation.
8. Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings, and weekends.
9. Required: Bilingual in Spanish.
For more information about the position, please contact:
alycia.santilli@yale.edu
To apply, go to:
http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/external/index.html
Search by STARS Req ID: 7543BR
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