General Description
The Regional Director is responsible for coordinating the Research Associates (RA) Program within a specific area(s). The Regional Director will serve as a liaison, an advisor, and an advocate for present and future Affiliates. The Regional Director assures the RA Program runs smoothly, efficiently and complies with the goals of the program. 
Responsibilities
- Recruit and orient hospitals as NARAP Affiliate Partners
 - Act as primary point of contact for Affiliates
 - Educate, advise, and assist in developing the RA program at Affiliates
 - Provide standard guidelines to Affiliates to maintain consistency among all RA programs
 - Support RA trainings with up-to-date resources
 - Maintain a constant communication stream with Affiliates to relay information about the program and facilitate a long-term relationship
 - Analyze feedback systems in order to measure success of their RA program
 - Maintain communications with other regional directors on a regular basis purpose
 - Report the executive RA program director on new and current Affiliates
 - Maintain and expand Affiliate base in the assigned area(s).
 - Engage Affiliates to participate in NARAP sponsored clinical research and data projects
 - Observe the terms of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and encourage Affiliates to combine mutual interests and resources to further clinical research studies. 
 - Assist the Executive RA Program Director to create a community network connecting all medical institutions.
 - Assist with medical sections on grant applications as needed
 
Skills and Experience 
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
 - Proficiency in MS Office
 - Compassionate and understanding nature
 - Proactive problem solver
 
Education 
M.D. or D.O. degree with certified completion of a residency in emergency medicine.