University of Hawaii System
Graduate Assistant (JABSOM FMCH Pacific Cancer Programs)
University of Hawaii System, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
Title:
Graduate Assistant (JABSOM FMCH Pacific Cancer Programs)
Position Number:
0000GA 11
Hiring Unit:
John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (FMCH) Pacific Cancer Programs (PCP)
Salary Information:
minimum Step 17 - $31,524 annual Funding:
Extramural Monthly Type:
11 Month Full Time/Part Time:
Part Time Full Time Equivalency:
50% Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary - Not to Exceed: September 30, 2026 Other Conditions:
Pending final position clearance. To begin approximately November 1, 2025 or as soon as possible. Work location will be at the JABSOM Pacific Cancer Program office in Kaka’ako, with occasional travel to American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Reappointment is conditional on continued eligibility and satisfactory performance as a GA. Assistantships may be terminated before the end of the appointment period due to the GA’s inability to complete assigned tasks, misconduct, failure to meet the requirements listed above, lack of funding, or by mutual consent. GAs who resign before serving a minimum of three-quarters of a semester are liable for repayment of the tuition exemption.
Position Description:
The Graduate Assistant (GA) staff will hold a temporary position (11 months) providing support to the JABSOM FMCH PCP investigators working on this “Pacific Islands Healthcare and Health Policy Landscape Assessment” and related PCP projects, in conjunction with other GAs and investigators from the UHM Center for Pacific Island Studies and the UH Rural Health Research and Policy Center.
Responsibilities
Assist the faculty investigators and key Pacific Cancer Program staff in conducting an expansive “literature” review of current healthcare and health system capacity, including barriers and promoters, which includes, but is not limited to, the following sources of information: academic literature, international, regional, national, and local reports, media, capacity-building assessments and reports, human resource infrastructure reports, and federal/state/local policies
Assist with conducting the system mapping for AS and the CNMI
Work closely with the local community liaisons in AS and the CNMI to coordinate and participate in virtual and in-person stakeholder engagement sessions
Contribute to developing technical reports and policy briefs, and other written or audio-visual (presentation) materials needed to support the project
Assist the Principal Investigator by supporting additional programmatic, research, or policy, system, and environmental (PSE) activities in close partnership with the key stakeholders based in or serving the US-Affiliated Pacific Island jurisdictions
Travel to American Samoa and the CNMI (US jurisdictions) for stakeholder assessment meetings
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Full‑time classified graduate student (Master's or PhD program) in good academic standing in any discipline at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Ability to understand oral and written documentation, follow through with instructions, and meet stated deadlines
Willingness to learn new techniques or tools for qualitative research (i.e., NVivo)
Demonstrated strong organizational skills, especially in team‑based projects
Demonstrated ability for some independent work
Ability to utilize remote teleconferencing technology (i.e., Zoom)
Must meet the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Graduate Division Graduate Assistant Eligibility requirements
Must be able to obtain a valid passport and travel without restriction to American Samoa and the CNMI
Desirable Qualifications
Familiarity with the different US-Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) cultures and unique geopolitical contexts
Familiarity with portions of the USAPI healthcare infrastructure
Advanced knowledge and utilization of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation/multimedia software such as Canva, and software that is part of the Microsoft Office and Google Suites
Familiarity with EndNote or similar reference management software
Demonstrated interest in risk factors and interventions to reduce the incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases in the USAPI, including but not limited to overweight, obesity, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, and cancer
Demonstrated ability to synthesize information from various sources and clearly present it verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences
To Apply Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following: (1) resume or CV; (2) cover letter indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met; and (3) the names, titles, and contact information (telephone number, addresses and email addresses) of at least three professional references, one of which should ideally be a current or former supervisor of a team‑based project. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.
Inquiries Mavis Nitta, nittam@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/. Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
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Graduate Assistant (JABSOM FMCH Pacific Cancer Programs)
Position Number:
0000GA 11
Hiring Unit:
John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (FMCH) Pacific Cancer Programs (PCP)
Salary Information:
minimum Step 17 - $31,524 annual Funding:
Extramural Monthly Type:
11 Month Full Time/Part Time:
Part Time Full Time Equivalency:
50% Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary - Not to Exceed: September 30, 2026 Other Conditions:
Pending final position clearance. To begin approximately November 1, 2025 or as soon as possible. Work location will be at the JABSOM Pacific Cancer Program office in Kaka’ako, with occasional travel to American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Reappointment is conditional on continued eligibility and satisfactory performance as a GA. Assistantships may be terminated before the end of the appointment period due to the GA’s inability to complete assigned tasks, misconduct, failure to meet the requirements listed above, lack of funding, or by mutual consent. GAs who resign before serving a minimum of three-quarters of a semester are liable for repayment of the tuition exemption.
Position Description:
The Graduate Assistant (GA) staff will hold a temporary position (11 months) providing support to the JABSOM FMCH PCP investigators working on this “Pacific Islands Healthcare and Health Policy Landscape Assessment” and related PCP projects, in conjunction with other GAs and investigators from the UHM Center for Pacific Island Studies and the UH Rural Health Research and Policy Center.
Responsibilities
Assist the faculty investigators and key Pacific Cancer Program staff in conducting an expansive “literature” review of current healthcare and health system capacity, including barriers and promoters, which includes, but is not limited to, the following sources of information: academic literature, international, regional, national, and local reports, media, capacity-building assessments and reports, human resource infrastructure reports, and federal/state/local policies
Assist with conducting the system mapping for AS and the CNMI
Work closely with the local community liaisons in AS and the CNMI to coordinate and participate in virtual and in-person stakeholder engagement sessions
Contribute to developing technical reports and policy briefs, and other written or audio-visual (presentation) materials needed to support the project
Assist the Principal Investigator by supporting additional programmatic, research, or policy, system, and environmental (PSE) activities in close partnership with the key stakeholders based in or serving the US-Affiliated Pacific Island jurisdictions
Travel to American Samoa and the CNMI (US jurisdictions) for stakeholder assessment meetings
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Full‑time classified graduate student (Master's or PhD program) in good academic standing in any discipline at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Ability to understand oral and written documentation, follow through with instructions, and meet stated deadlines
Willingness to learn new techniques or tools for qualitative research (i.e., NVivo)
Demonstrated strong organizational skills, especially in team‑based projects
Demonstrated ability for some independent work
Ability to utilize remote teleconferencing technology (i.e., Zoom)
Must meet the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Graduate Division Graduate Assistant Eligibility requirements
Must be able to obtain a valid passport and travel without restriction to American Samoa and the CNMI
Desirable Qualifications
Familiarity with the different US-Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) cultures and unique geopolitical contexts
Familiarity with portions of the USAPI healthcare infrastructure
Advanced knowledge and utilization of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation/multimedia software such as Canva, and software that is part of the Microsoft Office and Google Suites
Familiarity with EndNote or similar reference management software
Demonstrated interest in risk factors and interventions to reduce the incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases in the USAPI, including but not limited to overweight, obesity, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, and cancer
Demonstrated ability to synthesize information from various sources and clearly present it verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences
To Apply Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following: (1) resume or CV; (2) cover letter indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met; and (3) the names, titles, and contact information (telephone number, addresses and email addresses) of at least three professional references, one of which should ideally be a current or former supervisor of a team‑based project. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.
Inquiries Mavis Nitta, nittam@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/. Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
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