Program Research Coordinator

Organization: Gynuity

Website: Gynuity

Title: Program Research Coordinator

Location: New York, New York

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Program Research Coordinator will collaborate with Gynuity staff on a wide range of research and policy projects related to technologies for women’s reproductive health. At least half of the coordinator’s time will be devoted to a national survey investigating the prevalence of clostridial bacteria among women of reproductive age. This extensive study aims to recruit 9,000 women from over 20 sites around the country. The coordinator will also collaborate on domestic and international medical abortion and contraception research. The coordinator must be highly organized with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. We seek a flexible, open-minded individual with a strong commitment to women’s reproductive health issues, especially safe abortion care. 

Qualifications:
1. Masters degree, preferably M.P.H. in epidemiology, reproductive, or international health
2. At least 2 years of related job experience monitoring and/or coordinating study sites, negotiating study site budgets, interacting with ethical review boards, and conducting study trainings
3. Strong interest in medical abortion and other reproductive health technologies
4. One or more years of experience in quantitative methods and solid understanding of statistical software packages, such as SPSS
5. Some background or experience in biological sciences
6. Familiarity with principles and implementation of Good Clinical Practices
7. Experience conducting research in low-resource countries desirable
8. Willingness to travel both internationally and domestically (up to 30% time)
9. Solid interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills
10. Fluency in Russian highly desirable
11. Creative, hard working and dynamic personality with good sense of humor 

To Apply:
Please submit Resume and Cover Letter with salary requirements to:
Email: pubinfo@gynuity.org
Fax: Office Manager, 1-212-448-1260
Mail: Gynuity Health Projects, Attn: Office Manager, 15 East 26th Street, #801, New York, NY 10010
Please note that only qualified applicants will be contacted.