Global health patient education research assistant
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What you'll do
- Assist with coordination and preparation of project related meetings as requested, and may be responsible for meeting minutes.
- Assist in design of paper and video patient education materials including script development, graphic design, animations, video production
- Assist in the coordination of project-related activities.
- Conduct relevant literature searches and reviews as requested.
- Support in-country team with evaluating patient education materials, scientific writing including drafting presentation posters, drafting manuscript outlines, proof-reading
- Other project-related or administrative responsibilities as needed.
What they're looking for
- Student with an interest in global health with graphic design, video editing skills preferred. Experienced Undergraduate students may be considered
- Excellent interpersonal skills, dependable, motivated and willingness to learn new tasks.
- Computer skills, including prior use of Microsoft Office products.
- Excellent organization, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to approach projects in a responsible and thorough manner
Nice to have
- Graphic design skills
- Video editing skills
- Experienced Undergraduate students may be considered
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Full description from employer
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
We are seeking a part-time Research Assistant to assist in the lab of Dr. Temidayo Fadelu, working in the Center for Global Cancer Medicine, Division of Population Sciences at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (https://www.dana-farber.org/global-health/global-cancer-medicine). This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an individual who is motivated to work in an innovative academic center on cutting edge implementation research to improve cancer care in resource limited settings. Dr. Fadelu works with clinical and research teams in Rwanda, Haiti, Lesotho, and Liberia.
His team is developing some written and video patient education materials to support patient and caregivers in resource limited settings cope with treatment and to improve treatment compliance.
Some specific responsibilities may include:
1) Assist with coordination and preparation of project related meetings as requested, and may be responsible for meeting minutes.
2) Assist in design of paper and video patient education materials including script development, graphic design, animations, video production
3) Assist in the coordination of project-related activities.
4) Conduct relevant literature searches and reviews as requested.
5) Support in-country team with evaluating patient education materials, scientific writing including drafting presentation posters, drafting manuscript outlines, proof-reading
6) Other project-related or administrative responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
- Student with an interest in global health with graphic design, video editing skills preferred. Experienced Undergraduate students may be considered
-Excellent interpersonal skills, dependable, motivated and willingness to learn new tasks.
-Computer skills, including prior use of Microsoft Office products.
-Excellent organization, communication and problem-solving skills.
-Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
-Ability to approach projects in a responsible and thorough manner
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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