The Research and Surveillance unit conducts alcohol- and drug-related surveillance, program evaluation and research, maintains databases, designs research protocols, produces reports, writes scientific articles for peer review journals, and facilitates program and policy development.
The Bureau seeks a Director of Special Projects who will report to the Senior Director of Research and Surveillance to oversee Research and Surveillance Unit pilot studies and special projects.
With latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative, the Director of Special Projects will:
• Direct, design, and implement evidenced-based programs, initiatives, and pilot studies to address the increase in fentanyl-involved drug overdose deaths. Troubleshoot project-related issues.
• Provide oversight to data collection, data management, analysis, monitoring and evaluation plans, and assessment of project activities to address fentanyl epidemic.
• Develop protocols and policies required for the implementation of programs, initiatives, and pilot studies, including expansion of fentanyl test strips to new settings.
• Coordinate all necessary training activities for the project staff, including training on fentanyl project and study protocols.
• Manage and prepare pilot study documents for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission.
• Produce written summaries of project findings, including peer review articles. Edit and format content written by others, ensuring consistency in writing style and approach throughout various documents.
• Represent the Research and Surveillance Unit in meetings with community stakeholders and intergovernmental meetings.
• Present findings from projects and pilot studies to a variety of audiences, including researchers, harm reduction programs, and community members, in an accessible manner.
• Supervise a full-time coordinator.