Alaska Native Health Research Associate - Part-Time

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (FEHB)

401(a) Retirement Plan

On-Site Training

Job summary

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) in Alaska is seeking a part-time Health Research Specialist to support surveillance, research and health-related projects under the Director of the Office of Alaska Native Health Research.

Under general supervision you will coordinate with Tribal Health Organizations, manage IRB approvals when needed, conduct literature searches, data analysis and prepare reports and manuscripts, travel within and outside Alaska.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s) and politics.
• Knowledge of research concepts and techniques, survey design, data collection procedures, and database management.
• Knowledge of scientific and standard computer applications and programs.
• Skill in researching, reading, interpreting and writing technical documentation.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers and representatives from other local, state and Federal agencies.
• Skill in analyzing research data and making logical recommendations based on findings.
• Skill in reading and interpreting technical reports and medical documents.
• Skill in project management including logistic support and problem solving.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Skill in written and oral communication.
• Skill in communicating with scientists, medical personnel, federal, state, Tribal health administrators, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Implements surveillance, research and other health-related projects for ANTHC.
• Maintains regular contact with contractors and subcontractors of projects.
• Assists contractors and subcontractors in complying with established project timelines and performance standards.
• Identifies potential problems and collaborates with ANTHC staff to prevent or solve problems in project implementation.
• Provides logistic support to other staff, contractors, subcontractors, and participating Tribal Health Corporations and communities.
• Obtains IRB approval for activities as needed.
• Conducts literature searches, updates bibliography, performs data analysis, prepares reports and manuscripts.
• Provides technical assistance on request to Tribal Health corporations and to other Alaska Native organizations.
• Conducts interviews and focus groups with study participants and/or community residents.
• Presents results of data analyses to tribal, community and professional groups.

Skills

Alaska Tribal Health System

Research concepts

Database management

Technical documentation

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in health, biological, or social sciences

Job description

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) in Alaska is seeking a part-time Health Research Specialist to support surveillance, research and health-related projects under the Director of the Office of Alaska Native Health Research.

Under general supervision you will coordinate with Tribal Health Organizations, manage IRB approvals when needed, conduct literature searches, data analysis and prepare reports and manuscripts, travel within and outside Alaska.