Research Project Director PD

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Department Supervisor, and in accordance with established policies and procedures, responsible for the operation of Project, including recruitment, implementation programs, processes, and outcome evaluation of the project. Liaison with national cooperative working group as required. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continually assesses grant activity to assure compliance with grant requirements, assures all required reporting is completed on time.
• Assists the Principal Investigator and co-investigator in the Department with protocols, intervention plans, and recruitment.
• Hires, trains, schedules, conducts periodic performance evaluations, provides guidance and counsels to assistants and other designated staff to ensure high quality recruitment and related data gathering.
• Organizes and implements the clinical protocol of the project, provides direct services, as outlined by the grant criteria.
• Travels to evaluate sites, or for other grant-related reasons, as required.
• Monitors monthly expense reports for accuracy and conformance to budget. Addresses variances as required to meet the budget.
• Coordinates sub-contracts with affiliated hospitals and universities as may be necessary.
• Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies and objectives.
• Performs other related duties as required. Fosters patient and family centered care in accordance with the Brown University Health mission, vision and values and the philosophy of nursing at The Miriam Hospital. Each employee provides service with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Bachelor’s degree and master’s degree required. Knowledge of research grants administration and current reporting requirements.

EXPERIENCE: Three years of related experience. Experience above the minimum required may substitute for the education requirements on a one-to-one basis. Experience with at-risk populations and community-based programs is essential.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Provides direct supervision for up to 10 full-time equivalent personnel assigned to the project. While most duties are performed in an office environment, incumbent is exposed to patient-care environment. Any risk of exposure to contagious or noxious elements is minimized by adherence to safety procedures and protocols.

Pay Range

$26.80-$44.21

Location

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required

No

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