What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant position at AIDS Healthcare Foundation?
WHO WE ARE
AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!
Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?
If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!
Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.
AHF’s core values are:
- Patient-Centered
- Value Employees
- Respect for Diversity
- Nimble
- Fight for What’s Right
Please review our Advocacy page for the latest news on how AHF is Fighting for What’s Right! Advocacy News.
Benefits at AHF
AHF offers comprehensive benefits to help our employees do and be their very best! These benefits are intended to enhance employee physical, financial, spiritual and professional health.
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YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR SUCCESS!
A Research Assistant contributes to AHF by providing analytical, research, and operational support to advance the Institute’s work across global and regional public health policy, governance, and health systems strengthening. Contribution includes conducting targeted research, literature reviews, and policy analysis on priority subject areas aligned with AHF interests, including regional capacity building, global health financing, access to medicines, and multilateral processes related to global health governance.
A Research Assistant enhances the reputation of AHF by directly impacting the quality of the quality of research conducted by the AHF Institute, the impact that this evidence has on our advocacy, and the overall impact of our advocacy itself.
You will be a passionate advocate for our top initiatives.
To be successful as a Research Assistant it is crucial to ensure that the AHF Core Values and Mission stay top of mind with all that you do. At AHF we are nimble and able to adapt in a dynamic environment to assist in providing the best experience for our clients and workplace for our employees.
AHF has a collaborative organizational structure where staff are accountable to multiple leaders.
The Research Assistant will work as a part of a close-knit team to assist in: Conducting targeted research, literature reviews, and policy analysis on priority subject areas aligned with AHF interests; report for in-office work three times a week at Southern Burea; Assist with the organization of in-person and virtual events, webinars, and other efforts; Attend and summarize meetings and important events in global public health; Assist the Director with policy and legal research; organize and compile data; summarize findings; Correspond regularly with team members and provide weekly updates; Collaborate with the research team and partners in support of our various initiatives; Aid in communications efforts and content creation (e.g., documents, reports, presentations, website, email lists, etc.); Updates the website and creates original content to drive traffic/SEO; Perform other administrative and research duties, as assigned; Monitors emerging policy developments and global health news and reports key findings and implications to the Director in a timely and structured manner.
Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum Bachelors degree required.
Master of Public Health or similar preferred.
AHF Commitment
We at AIDS Healthcare Foundation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.