Research Project and Communications Manager - Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences

OGBYN, Reproductive Sciences

Part Time

76308BR

Job Summary

The California Preterm Birth Initiative (PTBi) is seeking an Research Project and Communications Manager to help develop, manage, and maintain the research and communications involving in partnerships with external contractors and community members. PTBi is dedicated to ending racial disparities in birth. We conduct and fund innovative birth research that centers BIPOC lived experiences and strives to dismantle the racist structures and beliefs driving the epidemic. The Research Project and Communications Manager will work closely with the Director of Communications and the Executive Director as well as other partner faculty and investigators on studies involving qualitative data and short surveys related to perinatal outcomes. Will develop proposals to fund research efforts and conduct the management of research efforts including helping to manage and interface with community members and affected communities through the Voice for Birth Justice public awareness campaign. The Research Project and Communications Manager will serve as a key liaison for the aim across the initiative and will work closely with other PTBi teams focused on community engagement, collective impact, and interventions.

The position is within the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences and reports directly to the Director of Communications,

• Manages, coordinates, and supports work groups to advance initiative and build communications about initiative’s research.
• Develops and collaborates on proposal or grant writing that is relevant to community engagement, community awareness, and qualitative research projects, or initiative’s overall fundraising efforts, and can coordinate teams to write and submit these proposals.
• Leads and participates in specific funded projects that are require qualitative analysis or community researcher engagement.
• Designs and maintains online/website content, designing publications and outreach campaigns, electronic communications, newsletters, digital storytelling efforts, and marketing materials.

The successful candidate will possess a desire to strengthen the initiative’s research portfolio and programming; the capacity to support and strengthen partnerships between PTBi and its research partners and stakeholders; and a commitment to strong communication and marketing of the initiative’s breakthroughs. Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage many moving priorities and projects as well as demonstrate a high level of written and oral communications skills specifically in communicating with researchers, community members, and staff.

This is a part-time (50%), one-year contract position. The work is mostly remote but employee will need to come onsite for any team trainings/meetings. Work arrangement will be subject to change based on business need/manager discretion.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

Prematurity (i.e., preterm birth and its related outcomes) is the leading cause of neonatal and childhood mortality worldwide, disproportionately affecting women of color in California. Unfortunately, despite years of traditional medical research, very little progress has been realized. The Preterm Birth Initiative (PTBi) at UCSF is a highly-collaborative, transdisciplinary, Cell-to-Society research program that aims to manage and reduce the risks of preterm birth. This donor-funded transdisciplinary research program is comprised of a domestic arm (“PTBi-CA”, funded by Marc and Lynne Benioff, administered through the Dept of Ob/Gyn & RS), and a global arm (“PTBi-East Africa”, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, administered through the Institute for Global Health Sciences).

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences (Ob/Gyn & RS) is a major academic Department in the School of Medicine, engaged in clinical, research and training activities at the Parnassus, Mt. Zion and San Francisco General Hospital campuses, the new Betty Irene Moore Women’s Hospital at Mission Bay, as well as satellite locations throughout the Bay Area, with an annual operating budget of $146 million The Department has 100 full-time faculty, 117 other academic appointees, 13 post-doctoral fellows, 20 clinical fellows, 32 residents, 138 voluntary clinical faculty and 270 staff. The mission of the UCSF Department of OBGYN & Reproductive Sciences is to improve the lives and health of all women through excellence, innovation and leadership in Patient Care, Scientific Discovery, Education and Advocacy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, public policy, a social science, health communication or related field and/or equivalent experience / training
• Three-plus (3+) years directly relevant experience
• Broad academic knowledge of or applied background in academic research proven by successful participation in the planning, initiation, execution, and reporting of research
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with community stakeholders, study participants and individuals with a wide range of racial, ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality
• Analytical / problem-solving skills
• Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses
• Ability to multi-task with demanding time-frames
• Possess knowledge of project management best practices and have the ability to apply those skills to situations/tasks as needed
• Strong writing skills, including storytelling

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

007398 PROJECT POLICY ANL 3

Job Category

Marketing / Communications, Professional (Non-Clinical), Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Location

Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), Mission Bay (SF)