Volunteer Regional Director

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.