Research Assistant
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp

Hooper Bay, Alaska

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Research Assistant

Hooper Bay, Alaska

The vision: Through Native Self-Determination and Culturally Relevant Health Systems, we strive to be the healthiest people.

At the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) we administer a comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.

YKHC serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics. Our five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in our service area are served by the 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.

For more information about our hospital or the region please visit
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation - We Strive to be the Healthiest People (www.ykhc.org)

Position Summary: Assist in maintaining all aspects of research project(s).

Position Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
  • 2 - 3 years successful work experience in communities with Yugtun, Chup'ik, and/or Athabascan spoken languages
  • Certification in bioethics within 4 weeks of hire (on the job training/online cert)
  • Computer literacy, 6 months or compatible computer system or college credits for MS word/excel, etc.
  • Language Skills: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from traditional councils, cohort study participants, health care providers, and the public. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos. Strongly prefer Yugtun language skills.
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out details but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Benefits:
  • Employee Wellness Center

Additional Information:
ID:13830Location:Hooper BayDepartment:Health ResearchEmployment Duration:40 Part timeTemporary Status:Not ApplicableHours per Week:Less than 20
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 545-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)


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