Research & Evaluation Consultant
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University of Massachusetts Medical School
Westborough, MA, US
Summary
The consultant will direct and manage program evaluation and research activities, including designing project plans and monitoring implementation quality. They are also responsible for identifying funding opportunities, managing project budgets, and disseminating findings to various audiences.
Job Description
Overview
Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Research and Evaluation (or designee), the Research & Evaluation Consultant is responsible for directing and managing a range of program evaluation and research activities within the Research and Evaluation (R&E) Unit of ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School. This incumbent will develop/lead evaluation/research projects with existing or new clients, work with clients/funders to define evaluation/research questions, conceptualize and implement research/evaluation design, and summarize and disseminate findings of evaluation/research projects.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
• Contributes to the design and implementation of program evaluation and research projects, with a focus on health and social programs/services for vulnerable population. Responsibilities include identifying potential projects, directing the design of scientifically sound project plans, monitoring the quality of project implementation, summarizing the results for a variety of audiences including peer-reviewed journals and presentations.• Provides scientific direction to R&E projects/tasks and analytic staff on specific evaluation/research activities.• Identifies and pursues opportunities and potential funding sources (grants, contracts, etc.) and leads/supports the development of new program evaluation/research projects or tasks within R&E focus areas (e.g., lead/contributes to proposal writing or capture planning).• Works with R&E business staff to develop budgets and manage administrative and financial aspects of specific projects.• Participate, as appropriate, in dissemination and eminence building activities (e.g., client presentations, conference presentation, publications, site visits).• Supports professional development of R&E staff.• Contributes to the development of strategic planning and works with R&E, PPHS, and CWM leadership to implement this strategic vision.• Provides methodological support to evaluation/research activities in other CWM business units.• Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATIONPh.D in health policy, public health, epidemiology, economics, sociology, or evaluation or related field or equivalent education/experience and at least 1 year of post-doctoral research/evaluation experience required (or equivalent).REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCEDemonstrated record of using a variety of program evaluation/research methods (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods)Demonstrated track record in disseminating evaluation/research findings to various audiences through publications, presentations, policy briefs, webinars and other mechanismsExperience working with or extensive knowledge of public programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, Social SecurityAbility to facilitate meetings and establish productive, professional relationships with executive management, government officials, and private contractorsDemonstrated experience in computer based analytic tools (e.g. SAS, SPSS, Atlas ti), as well as MS Office suiteUnderstanding of policies and procedures related to data security and privacyCommunication and presentation skills, both oral and written, and ability to collaborate effectively with other researchers, staff, clients and external partnersDemonstrated management skills and general knowledge in budgeting
ForHealth Consulting partners with purposeful organizations, including state Medicaid agencies and health and human services organizations, to make the healthcare experience better for all – more equitable, effective, and accessible. We know that to do this, we need to address every aspect of the system – how we pay for it, how we manage information, and how we deliver quality care to everyone. As part of UMass Chan Medical School, we leverage world-class expertise to create transformational solutions across the health and human services system. ForHealth Consulting believes in the power of collaboration and a shared purpose – together, we can make healthcare better.
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Westborough, Massachusetts
ForHealth Consulting partners with purposeful organizations, including state Medicaid agencies and health and human services organizations, to make the healthcare experience better for all – more equitable, effective, and accessible. We know that to do this, we need to address every aspect of the system – how we pay for it, how we manage information, and how we deliver quality care to everyone. As part of UMass Chan Medical School, we leverage world-class expertise to create transformational solutions across the health and human services system. ForHealth Consulting believes in the power of collaboration and a shared purpose – together, we can make healthcare better.
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Westborough, Massachusetts
