Research Associate

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Position Description

Title of Position: Research Associate

Timeline: Full-time, One-year position from September 2024 to September 2025 (with potential for extension)

Description of Duties and Responsibilities: The Research Associate will be responsible managing the overall project and leading the implementation and coordination of a SAMHSA-funded initiative focused on providing naloxone and fentanyl testing strip (FTS) training and distribution services in North Mississippi.

Key duties and responsibilities include: 

1. Developing and executing a detailed project plan to ensure successful program implementation. 
2. Coordinating partnerships with state health department, community pharmacies, and other stakeholders. 
3. Managing Advisory Board meetings. 
4. Coordinating training programs for community pharmacists and community members on naloxone administration, fentanyl testing strip use, and overdose prevention strategies. 
5. Managing procurement, inventory, and distribution of naloxone kits, fentanyl testing strips, and related supplies. 
6. Providing leadership, guidance, and support to project staff, volunteers, and student pharmacists. 
7. Work with the program evaluation team to ensure quality delivery of the program
8. Draft the project report

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications for Position: 

• Bachelor's degree in public health, healthcare administration, pharmacy, or a related field required; Advanced degree preferred. 

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in project coordination or related roles. 

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. 

Supervisory Relationships: The Research Associate will report to the Principal Director and Co-director overseeing the SAMHSA-funded initiative. The position may involve supervisory responsibilities for project staff and student pharmacists. 

Skills and Knowledge Required: 

• Project coordination and management 

• Community outreach and engagement 

• Resource procurement  

• Leadership and team management 

Amount of Travel and Special Conditions or Requirements: The position may require regular travel in North Mississippi for meetings, training, and outreach events. The Research Associate must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed to accommodate program activities. 

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Position Details

Full-time, One-year position from September 2024 to September 2025 (with potential for extension) 

About the University of MS & Oxford, MS

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.

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