Grant Compliance Specialist for NIH Minority Health Grant

If you have grant compliance management expertise, please APPLY HERE:Only applications through this link will be evaluated. Dance4Healing, a Harvard/Stanford startup, is seeking an accountant/bookkeeper for our National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) study. Dance4Healing (D4H) is an award-winning social venture founded by a UX and behavior expert months after recovering from Stage IV cancer. D4H’s Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program achieved a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 91 from 90+ patients; most reported significant improvement in anxiety, depression, pain, and energy levels.Guided byThe NIMHD Research Framework, this research will study the effects of intersectional identities on racial/ethnic equity, reduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) bias, and develop a culturally sensitive novel habit-building algorithm for minority Diabetes Mellitus (DM) patients using Creative Arts Therapy (CAT: Music, Dance, Arts) for remote activity engagement systems with multilevel data tracking and effective behavior prompts. We will partner with Stanford, Institute on Aging, Koelsch Communities, Generation United, and Heritage OnThe Marina to develop a groundbreaking smart platform integrating biosensors and a Telehealth Live Video Platform (TLVP).This project aims to gather insights into different domains (Biological, Behavioral, Physical/Built Environment, Sociocultural Environment, Healthcare System) and levels (Individual, Interpersonal, Community, Societal) that influence healthy habits, then analyze the data to adapt D4H to improve patients’ mobility and social connections. D4H’s proprietary personalization will tailor to users’ needs/desires and pair them with compatible buddies to build lasting habits with recorded and live video classes (think YouTube + Zoom + eHarmony for health buddies).You will work with a multidisciplinary team of experts in health disparity, diabetes, cardiovascular health, biotracking, behavioral sciences, dance therapy, and data/AI science. We are seeking a Grant Compliance Specialist to manage all our finances. Your responsibilities will include providing analysis, post-award services, and oversight to ensure compliance with NIH SBIR grant-specific requirements; and serve as a resource for staff of grant-funded programs for fiscal and programmatic compliance matters.ResponsibilitiesGrant Compliance:• Prepare and/or review information and reports for internal and external stakeholders. • Develop and modify policies/procedures/systems in accordance with government regulations and organizational needs and objectives. • Assist in preparations for external monitoring visits, reviews, and audits, and cross-site evaluations and participate as appropriate. • Establish and maintain electronic and hard copy files for each grant-funded project, which will be used for tracking and reporting purposes.• Conduct routine compliance reviews of grant programs. Procurement:• Oversee purchasing policy and ensure that purchases conform to applicable Federal law and standards of grant compliance. • Interface with stakeholders/user departments to provide sound advice and recommendations regarding procurement actions. • Conduct research, evaluate, and present options for the selection of contractors/subrecipients. Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree, required• Applicable experience in administration, grants management, and compliance.• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in federal grant management including procurement and subrecipient monitoring. • Working knowledge of federal/state grant and contract funding mechanisms. • A broad base of relevant technical knowledge and skills related to accounting, financial management, and procurement systems, with fund accounting experience desirable. • Good research, data management, and statistical analysis skills• Detail-oriented with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills• Proficiency in Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.Why this study: 34.2 M Americans with DM cost $327 B in 2018. 68% of them will die from cardiovascular disease. CDC reported that DM disproportionately affects minorities. Partnering with Stanford professors Dr. Palaniappan and Dr. Haddad, who have pioneered research on health disparities and exercise/dance intervention for DM patients, this innovation will expand the research field and have a broader impact on minority health. Currently, there is a lack of data on effective lifestyle recommendations for normal-weight diabetics (NWD), accounting for 1 in 5 Type II DM patients.NWD is especially prevalent in Asian populations and the elderly, facing higher mortality rates than obese diabetics. Research shows dance improves DM and reduces cardiovascular deaths by 46%. These interventions, however, are only available in person. There are many exercise programs and live video tools, but they rarely cater to an individual’s mobility and accessibility needs. Hence, there is an unmet need for an easy-to-adopt telehealth platform enticing patients to dance from home. AI Bias: Integrating AI into clinical practice requires addressing biases.Three types of bias can be identified in healthcare: data-driven, algorithmic, and human. AI algorithms that propagate deeply-rooted societal bias can have catastrophic impacts. Consequently, some patient groups, such as ethnic and gender minorities underrepresented in existing datasets, can be misdiagnosed, further amplifying inequalities. Every step of the algorithm development process can be influenced by bias. It begins when designing the study and collecting data, continues with data entry, cleaning, and algorithm design, and ends with implementing the models and disseminating the results.Impact and Next Step:This study will establish clear metrics of health equity success; outcomes will be publicized (papers/conferences) to incentivize action and influence policymakers. It will lay the groundwork for a multicenter trial with the American Heart Association to integrate more biosensors, voice user interfaces, and culture-sensitive AI to further increase adoption and engagement and reduce health disparities. Job Type: ContractPay: Up to $80,000.00 per yearBenefits:• Flexible scheduleWork Location:Remote Apply tot his job