City of Philadelphia – Department of Public Health · 6 hours ago
Qualitative Research Associate
Market St - Philadelphia, PA 19107
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yrThe Health Federation of Philadelphia is dedicated to promoting community health through comprehensive health services. The Qualitative Research Associate will support the development and evaluation of programmatic and policy initiatives using qualitative research methods and assist in data collection for the Philadelphia Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Organize, and maintain project repositories and documentation
Conduct literature reviews and synthesize evidence to identify best practices, standards, and guidelines for research design and related activities
Support the development of program evaluation plans and research proposals
Assist in designing and creating research and data collection tools (e.g., surveys, interview and focus group guides, information sheets, etc.)
Support participant recruitment efforts and obtain informed consent in accordance with study protocols
Conduct qualitative data collection activities, including but not limited to interviews and focus groups, both online and in person
Analyze qualitative data using approved qualitative analysis software, such as NVivo
Summarize findings and contribute to project reports, presentations, and other deliverables
Coordinate logistics and manage preparations for project-related meetings, events, and conferences
Assist with grant development and submission, including outreach to internal and external partners to gather required materials
Contribute to the preparation of research products such as abstracts, presentations, reports, and peer-reviewed manuscripts
Prepare and submit materials to Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) in compliance with regulatory requirements
Prepare recruitment materials and assist in mailing operations to sampled participants in collaboration with Data Quality & Integrity Specialist
Utilize various sources to locate telephone numbers for telephone follow-up interviews
Schedule and conduct telephone interviews and keep accurate records of outreach attempts
Enter completed questionnaires in an online database in a timely manner
Ensure the quality of PRAMS data through frequent review of online database
Assist in maintaining inventory and supplies for PRAMS
Assist ReACH Epidemiologist with disbursement of incentives
Participate in call with other PRAMS sites
Attend relevant training and workshops including but not limited to Human Subjects Training and trauma-informed care
Maintain security and confidentiality of PRAMS recruitment materials and data
This role may also take on other qualitative tasks as needed
Qualification
Required
A master's degree in public health, public policy, sociology or related field from an accredited institution is required
Prior experience involving qualitative research activities, including conducting and supporting interviews, focus groups and supporting participant recruitment
Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage project timeline with a high degree of organizational skills
Experience contributing to presentations and reports
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Preferred
Strong preference for familiarity with REDCap and ability to build REDCap projects
Preference for experience involving qualitative data analysis software e.g. NVivo
Comfortable engaging with community members, program participants and diverse populations
Spanish proficiency is desirable
Benefits
Medical with vision benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life, AD&D and long-term care insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan, with a company contribution
Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal and holiday
Company
City of Philadelphia – Department of Public Health
Our Mission The mission of the Department of Public Health is to protect the health of all Philadelphians and to promote an environment that allows us to lead healthy lives.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Taylor
Chief Operating Officer | Deputy Commissioner
Erica Danhoui, MPH
Program Manager, Health Partnerships
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