Part Time Data Collector- Cizik School of Nursing (Finance)

Position Summary:

The Data Collector will support a research study led by Dr. Diane Santa Maria at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston), Cizik School of Nursing. The study focuses on improving HIV prevention and reducing substance use among youth experiencing homelessness by evaluating the effectiveness of an adaptive HIV intervention. The Data Collector will work closely with a team that includes two research coordinators and two research nurses to carry out various aspects of the study. Responsibilities include traveling to shelter and community locations throughout the Houston area to assist with participant screening, recruitment, and enrollment; collecting data and supporting participant tracking and follow-ups; and assisting with the preparation of study materials, social media outreach, and data entry. This role also offers opportunities for professional growth through trainings, conferences, and other learning experiences. Additionally, the candidate may contribute to academic writing efforts, including manuscripts intended for submission to peer-reviewed journals.

Position Key Accountabilities:

Contacts study participants to schedule interviews in the research study, usually by telephone.

Interviews and establishes rapport with study participants in order to encourage complete accurate responses and continuing participation in the study. Works in the field, either going to homes or places of business or at specified exercise areas. Conducts interviews in an environment, which may be dirty, have unpleasant odors, or be in generally unfavorable locations or weather conditions.

Decides methods of tracing participants (map tracing, phone and address verification, check public records), how to conduct interviews (whether some questions are inappropriate), and whether callbacks are necessary to get further information while coding. Researches newspaper files, hospital records, funeral homes, and all other available resources to obtain names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information about study participants.

Project manager or principal reviews work.

Conducts intervention with research subjects and refers to appropriate physician or healthcare practitioner.

Schedules tests and physicals.

Utilizes the equipment as trained by project manager or principal in order to obtain the required information.

Codes and edits information for research projects for entry into database.

Handles administrative details (ex. time and effort reports, mileage reports)

Departmental Key Accountabilities

Travel to shelter and community sites in the Houston area to assist with participant screening, recruitment, and enrollment.

Conduct data collection and support participant tracking and follow-up efforts.

Assist with the preparation of study materials, social media outreach, and data entry.

Other duties as assigned

Certification/Skills:

Trained by project manager or principal on techniques to interview, complete questionnaires, and operate equipment. May need to be bilingual.

Minimum Education:

High School diploma

Minimum Experience:

Two years related experience with emphasis on public contact.
May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.