The Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network (ORPRN) was established in 2002 at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. ORPRN’s mission is to improve health outcomes and equity for all Oregonians through community-engaged dialogue, coaching, education and research. ORPRN facilitates a broad variety of clinical health care research, quality improvement projects, and practice transformation efforts in rural Oregon, and across the state. ORPRN is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist organization. We do so by evaluating how we develop and support our workforce, the partnerships we uphold and how we engage in our work throughout Oregon.

The Research Project Coordinator, Entry (RPCE) position will coordinate small to medium sized research and implementation science projects. They work with the Director and Research Project Manager on design, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination efforts, including developing sections of documents, presentations and other communications. In addition, the RPCE builds and fosters relationships with key partners to successfully implement health policy projects.

The RPCE exercises independent judgement and seeks advice as needed. They train and indirectly supervise students and junior staff.

Function/Duties of Position

Project Coordination

• Coordinate small projects or sections of larger projects.
• Monitor project activities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Organize team meetings: schedule, create agendas, take notes.
• Train and indirectly supervise students and junior staff.
• Foster relationships with payers, clinics, community organizations and key partners; promote ORPRN with community partners.
• Work under the direction of the Director, Project Coordinators or Project Managers. Provide assistance to coordinate
• Support the tracking and reporting of project milestones.

 
Project Support & Coordination

• Draft sections of project documents, proposals, or other resources. This may include leading distinct portions documents or other resources or short-duration or small-scale projects.
• Recruit and enroll participants to technical assistant offerings and other projects. Communicate project protocols, implications of participation and aims of the project.
• Contribute to development and implementation of Quality Improvement protocols, and lead students and junior staff in implementing protocols.
• Participate in collection, tracking, and/or analysis of qualitative and/or quantitative data. Contribute to papers, posters and presentations to disseminate findings.
• Draft and submit IRB submissions and modifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in relevant field AND 1 year of relevant experience. OR
• Equivalent combination of training and experience (5 years experience)
• 1 year of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree; 5 years experience without a Bachelor’s Degree
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organization skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in public health competencies relevant to the position, including data analytics and/or assessment and program planning/implementation.
• Experience centering health equity in programs and community partnership development preferred