Research Professional 50% FTE University of Minnesota

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1 Minneapolis, MN Job Details Part-time 1 day ago Qualifications Qualitative data analysis Critical literature reviews Field data collection Swahili Data analysis software Full Job Description All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Required Qualifications:

BA/BS degree, or a combination of education and experience and relevant work experience to equal four years. Experience working in Tanzania. Fluency in Kiswahili. Experience with qualitative data collection and Dedoose software. Experience conducting literature reviews. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong organizational skills and ability to travel internationally to oversee research activities Job Responsibilities .

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in a social science, public health, or related field, or a combination of education and experience totaling four years. Department of Family Medicine, University of Minnesota, in collaboration with Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Position Overview:

The Department of Family Medicine at the University of Minnesota is seeking a 50% Research Professional to support an NIH-funded study focused on sexual and reproductive health (RSH) among people with disabilities (PWD) in Tanzania. This project is a collaborative partnership between the University of Minnesota and Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences in Tanzania. The study will conduct a needs assessment of RSH care delivery for PWD by interviewing primary care providers and teachers across multiple regions of Tanzania.

This position will report to:

Dr. Kristen Mark, Principal Investigator (Family Medicine) Ms. Gunna Kilian, Program Manager (Epidemiology & Community Health) Study Coordination

• 60%: Coordinate day-to-day study activities in the U.S related to the study aim. Draft protocols and maintain detailed project documentation. Communicate regularly with investigators, staff, and external collaborators. Coordinate logistics for data collection, training, and implementation. Travel to Tanzania to conduct qualitative interviews with key stakeholders. Project Scheduling & Reporting
• 10%: Develop and maintain study timelines and tracking systems. Monitor progress and proactively address delays or challenges. Data Analysis
• 20%: Translate interview transcripts into English. Conduct qualitative analysis using Dedoose. Draft a findings report and present results to the study team. Other Duties
• 10%: Provide general research and administrative support.

Assist with document management, communications, and grant-related tasks Application Guidelines. To apply, please submit: 1. Cover letter describing how your education and experience prepare you for this role. 2. Detailed résumé highlighting relevant training, work or volunteer experience, responsibilities, and accomplishments. The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota was created more than 50 years ago in response to a legislative mandate to train primary care physicians. Since then, we have been leaders in transforming the specialty through education, research, and patient care. We are the academic sponsor of seven family medicine residencies—five in the Twin Cities, two in Greater Minnesota. We are involved in medical student education activities across the Medical School's two campuses: Twin Cities and Duluth. We sponsor five fellowship programs—sports medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, behavioral medicine, clinical informatics, and human sexuality— and offer continuing medical education opportunities. We are regularly among the top National Institutes of Health-funded family medicine departments. Our faculty are actively researching health disparities, healthcare delivery, and population health.

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