Program Research Specialist III

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Responsibilities

The Program Research Specialist III will work in the Bureau of Chronic Disease Evaluation and Research and will coordinate the development of performance measurement and data quality assurance activities for health systems-based interventions to improve cancer screening. Specific duties include designing and monitoring performance measurement systems; developing data collection tools and protocols; providing training and technical assistance to partners and contractors on data reporting; monitoring completeness and accuracy of data collected and working with program partners and contractors to improve data quality; supporting program evaluation and continuous program quality improvement efforts; cleaning, analyzing, and reporting program data; coordinating the reporting of program data to CDC; presenting data to a variety of stakeholders - including program participants, planners, sponsors, and the scientific community; and performing other appropriate related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of research experience in the collection and analysis of data; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and five years of such experience; OR seven years of such experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of such experience.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master's degree in public health, statistics, or a related field. Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to evaluate health or human service programs. Experience working with Microsoft Excel and statistical analysis software packages (e.g. SAS, SPSS, R). Experience with writing and presenting information to varied audiences and in multiple formats including reports, presentations, infographics, or other formats. Experience providing training and technical assistance. Ability to work with a varied group of partners. Familiarity with concepts of health care quality improvement/health systems improvement. Knowledge of health equity and racial justice principles and practices. Experience analyzing or interpreting data related to social determinants of health and/or health equity.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel, up to 10% of the time, will be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.