Research Manager I, Research

About this role

About AAPCHO

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION

The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) was formed in 1987 by community health centers primarily serving medically underserved Asian/Asian American (A/AA) & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NH/PI) communities. The goal of these organizations was to create a national voice to advocate for the unique and diverse health needs of A/AA and NH/PI communities and the community health providers that serve those needs.

AAPCHO’s mission is dedicated to promoting advocacy, collaboration, and leadership that improves the health status and access of A/AA and NH/PI communities within the continental U.S., Hawai’i, U.S. Territories, and Freely Associated States. Our vision is to be a national leader and critical voice for A/AA and NH/PI community health centers and consumers, ensuring that our communities have better access to affordable, high quality, and culturally and linguistically proficient health care.

OUR VALUES

The following shared values underlie every aspect of AAPCHO and its member health centers’ functions and operations:

● Health care is a right not a privilege - All people must have access to affordable quality care, regardless of language, culture, immigration status and ability to pay. No one is turned away due to inability to pay and our services and policies are designed to eliminate barriers and provide access to all.

● Wellness - Health is much more than the absence of disease. It includes physical, mental and spiritual well-being for individuals, families and communities. We acknowledge and respect different definitions of wellness and health within our communities.

● Community Accountability and Empowerment - Communities are the experts on their own health and essential participants in the health of their communities, families and selves. Our services and programs are informed by and responsive to community voices.

● Diversity as Strength - AA and NHPI communities are rich in diversity of language, cultural heritage, spirituality, history, experience, health beliefs and practices. Many have undergone the hardships of war, colonization, poverty, or immigration to a foreign land. We honor and value the strengths of every culture and individual.

● Collaboration Among Communities of Color – Communities of color share a history of disparities and exclusion as well as a common interest in health and health care equity. Through collaboration, we learn from each other and grow stronger, while overcoming distrust and divisions that are fostered by competition for limited resources.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants should submit materials electronically to , with the subject line: AAPCHO Research Manager. Applications should include a one-page cover letter and resume.

AAPCHO is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

RESEARCH DEPARTMENT

AAPCHO’s research portfolio focuses on issues affecting federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and medically underserved communities, with particular attention to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NH/PI) populations. Current and emerging projects may address areas such as health equity, public health data modernization and interoperability, community-based research, health information technology, infectious and

chronic disease prevention and monitoring, and health center capacity building.

The Research Manager will play a key role in managing projects such as Community Health Hub for Innovations in Data Exchange (CHIDE), while maintaining the flexibility to manage and support additional Research Department projects as the portfolio evolves.

About the role
The Research Manager is responsible for supporting the successful planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of AAPCHO’s portfolio of research projects and initiatives. This
Describe the role and team the candidate will be joining role provides day-to-day project management and coordination across multiple projects, ensuring that activities, timelines, deliverables, budgets, and partner commitments remain on track and aligned with organizational and funder priorities.

The Research Manager will work closely with the Director of Research, project staff, AAPCHO departments, health centers, community-based organizations, research and academic partners, funders, and other external stakeholders to translate project goals into clear work plans and deliverables. The role is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective project management systems; coordinating project activities and partner engagement; supporting data collection, analysis, and dissemination activities; and ensuring high-quality and timely completion of project deliverables. Occasional travel may be required for this position.

What you'll do
The primary responsibilities of the Research Manager are as follows:

• Administrative (15%)
● Coordinate administrative functions related to projects and partners.
● Provide communication to team members regarding timeline and status of the projects and activities from the work plan.
● Organize membership and partnership meetings, including meeting agenda development, attendee confirmations, and phone/video conference management.
● Document detailed minutes for meetings and track action items for internal teams.
● Manage program files and documents through various online file storage including but

not limited to Google Drive and Dropbox.

● Communicate and update the research team in a timely manner.

• Research Project Management (65%)
● Coordinate project development, including planning, implementing, and managing research projects.
● Develop, implement, and maintain work plans, scopes of work, timelines, strategies, project trackers, briefs, and other…