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The Center for Global Non-Communicable Disease Research and Training is seeking a Research Assistant (RA) who will support the ANDES intervention in Puno, Peru remotely from Baltimore, MD. This is a collaborative effort with Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia and the University of Washington, St Louis. This role will have a focus on data management, data analysis, and program implementation. The RA will contribute to content development, coordination, and support of technical materials and deliver responsive, high-quality repots and analyses for those leading NCD interventions in Peru and beyond (e.g., from government agencies, development partners, universities, and frontline workers and women) to assist them in building stronger systems by informing policy and advocacy.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparation of interview guides and other supporting material for field implementation.
• Support coordination and knowledge management to ensure the team and all content remain organized.
• Ensure quality data management and analysis of intervention outcomes in collaboration with multiple partners.
• Generate reports, presentations, and manuscripts for various audiences to present intervention findings and advocate for policy locally
• Liaise with faculty, government officials, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of the intervention.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of global and international development issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Carries out duties and responsibilities with limited supervision and asks for clarification when needed regarding data quality and integrity issues.
• Able to effectively prioritize and work on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines and demonstrate excellent time management skills and efficiency.
• Attention to detail and ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Will work in a fast paced and demanding environment and must be able to work independently.
• Maintain high level of motivation for job functions with a positive attitude.
• Maintain and manage relationships with multiple and diverse stakeholders in this the research setting.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

• Required: All IRB-required courses must be completed and appropriate exams passed with necessary certification within 2 weeks of start date. 

Physical Requirements

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.
• Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.
• Assisting patients during evaluations within crowded clinical environment.
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
• Communication skills using the spoken word.
• Ability to see within normal parameters.
• Ability to hear within normal range.
• Ability to move about.

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and personal computer skills.
  

• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Master's Degree in Public Health with emphasis in Epidemiology, International Health or a related health science discipline.
• Experience conducting literature reviews, preparing research documents for IRB submissions, and data analysis
  

• Experience working in low- or middle-income countries.
• Experience in project coordination, development of fieldworker training protocols, international fieldwork, and cross-cultural communication desired.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Classified Title: Research Assistant 
Working Title: Research Assistant   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $16.75 - $23.00 - $29.30 hourly (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: M-F, varies 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus (Hybrid) 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM Pulmonary  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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