Requisition ID:  115861

Research Program Coordinator

The International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC) at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Data Analyst to support a systematic review to identify and synthesize processes, outcomes, and impact of checking vaccination status in childcare, primary school, or secondary school settings in high-income countries. This work will complement a similar review conducted by the US CDC focused on low- and middle-income countries. The findings from this systematic review will inform recommendations and development of implementation guidance for checking vaccination status at schools as a strategy to increase immunization coverage in school-aged children.


This individual will also support an evaluation of a measles surveillance system through a quantitative mapping exercise and qualitative interviews.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities


Systematic review

  • Roles will include participating in the full-text screening, data abstraction, and synthesis of findings for the final report and publication.
  • Support development of protocol and data collection tools.
  • Conduct full text review based on pre-determined inclusion / exclusion criteria.
  • Contribute to review of outcomes of interest.
  • Extract relevant data from relevant articles.
  • Support systematic review manuscript development as a co-author.
  • Support development of slides and report to funder (WHO and CDC).
  • Provide additional support as needed.


Surveillance Evaluation

  • Work closely with investigators to develop protocol and prepare study materials.
  • Project coordination.
  • Support planning for trainings and workshops.
  • Synthesis of findings from quantitative mapping and qualitative interviews.
  • Preparation of reports and dissemination materials.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  • Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in related discipline (public health, epidemiology, statistics/biostatistics).
  • Experience conducting literature reviews.
  • Experience working with measles surveillance data.
  • Interest in vaccine preventable disease and vaccination policy.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in collaborative groups.

 


 

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Program Coordinator   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($61,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Part-time 
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9 am – 5 pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Public Health - East Baltimore Campus 
Department name: 60000552-IH - Int'l Vaccine Access Center (IVAC) 
Personnel area: School of Public Health 

 

 


Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. 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/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
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 Completing Studies
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.

Background Checks
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.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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