The Urban Health Program at RTI International seeks to fill 2 positions on a three-year, community-based study of women who use methamphetamine in San Francisco. The study focuses on sexual risk and includes testing and counseling for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Work will be conducted at community field sites and the RTI office in downtown San Francisco. The Interviewer position is 60% time and the Senior Interviewer position is 80% time. Both positions include health benefits. Applicants should provide a resume and cover letter as instructed at the bottom of each position description. Successful candidates will become employees of Public Health Foundation Enterprises (PHFE). DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 15, 2007 Senior Interviewer/Counselor (80% time) Public Health Foundation Enterprises (PHFE) and the Urban Health Program at RTI International seek a Senior Interviewer to conduct data collection and provide assistance to the Project Director for a three-year, community-based study of women who use methamphetamine in San Francisco. The study focuses on sexual risk and includes testing and counseling for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Duties include client screening and intake, quantitative and qualitative data collection, database maintenance and HIV/STI counseling. Work will be conducted at community field sites and the RTI office downtown San Francisco. This is an 80% time position. We are seeking a flexible, detail-oriented and well-organized candidate who has some experience with community-based research. S/he will report to the Project Director. Job Description -Quantitative data collection * Screen potential participants * Carry out informed consent procedures * Conduct structured, quantitative interviews with research subjects * Operate computerized data collection program (CAPI) on a laptop computer. * Conduct open-ended qualitative interviews -Counseling and referral * Perform HIV and STI pre- and post-test counseling * Conduct harm reduction counseling * Provide referrals, as appropriate, to medical, social and drug treatment services -Data management and analysis * Assist with coding and analysis of qualitative data * Enter appointment and network data into an Access database * Other data management-related duties as assigned -Assist Project Director as assigned -Required Skills and Qualifications * 2 years experience in HIV and/or STI counseling * 2 years experience in quantitative data collection * 1 year experience working with marginalized populations, such as drug users, homeless people, sex workers * Bachelors degree in social sciences or related field * 2 years experience in social, behavioral, or epidemiological research * Familiarity with the practice and principles of harm reduction -Preferred Skills and Qualifications * Current California State certification as an HIV test counselor * Experience using computerized questionnaire data collection systems * Familiarity with Respondent Driven Sampling * Master's degree in public health or related field The start date is April 1, 2007, and the salary range is $40k-$48k (full-time equivalent) plus benefits. This is an 80% time position, and the hiring supervisors are Lynn Wenger (e-mail: [email protected], tel: 415-538-0942) and Jennifer Lorvick (e-mail: [email protected], tel: 415-538-0803. To apply, send resume and cover letter to Lynn Wenger, Project Director by e-mail or by mail: RTI International, 28 - 2nd Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94105. Interviewer/Counselor (60% time) Public Health Foundation Enterprises (PHFE) and the Urban Health Program at RTI International seek an Interviewer/Counselor to conduct data collection and provide infectious disease test results counseling for a three-year, community-based study of women who use methamphetamine in San Francisco. The study focuses on sexual risk and includes testing and counseling for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Duties include client screening and intake, quantitative data collection and HIV/STI counseling. Work will be conducted at community field sites and the RTI office downtown San Francisco. This is a 60% time position. We are seeking a flexible and detail oriented person with strong interpersonal skills and experience working with marginalized populations. The interviewer/counselor will report to the Project Director. Job Description -Quantitative data collection * Screen potential participants for eligibility * Carry out informed consent procedures * Conduct structured, quantitative interviews with research subjects * Operate computerized data collection program (CAPI) on a laptop computer. -Counseling and referral * Perform HIV and STI pre- and post-test counseling * Conduct harm reduction counseling * Provide referrals, as appropriate, to medical, social and drug treatment services -Other duties as assigned -Required Skills and Qualifications * 1 year experience in HIV and/or STI counseling * 1 year experience in quantitative data collection * 1 year experience working with marginalized populations, such as drug users, homeless people, sex workers. * 1 year experience in social, behavioral, or epidemiological research * Familiarity with the practice and principles of harm reduction -Preferred Skills and Qualifications * Current California State certification as an HIV test counselor * Experience using computerized questionnaire data collection systems The start date is April 1, 2007, and the salary range is $38k-$44k (full-time equivalent) plus benefits. This is an 60% time position, and the hiring supervisors are Lynn Wenger (e-mail: [email protected], tel: 415-538-0942) and Jennifer Lorvick (e-mail: [email protected], tel: 415-538-0803. To apply, send resume and cover letter to Lynn Wenger, Project Director by e-mail, fax (415-538-0879) or by mail: RTI International, 28 - 2nd Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, CA, 94105.