health services researcher

State of Washington

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<p></p><div><p><b>Description</b></p><p>
If you are someone:</p><ul><li>
Excited about a research career that directly impacts programs and policies and focuses on improving the well-being of Washington State&rsquo;s most vulnerable populations.</li><li>
Who thrives in an intellectually stimulating environment.</li><li>
With a background in research, program evaluation, and statistical analysis.</li><li>
Who enjoys working both independently and as part of a collaborative team of professionals.</li></ul><p>
Use your research and statistical skills in an exciting analytic environment in the service of others. Research and Data Analysis (RDA) is seeking a Research Associate<b> </b>to join our team. RDA provides data, analytics, and decision support to improve the delivery of health and human services for clients of Washington&rsquo;s publicly funded social and health services programs. These programs are administered by DSHS, the Health Care Authority, and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. Our integrated administrative databases support research, evaluation, monitoring, predictive modeling, and geographic analysis on a wide range of program and policy areas such as: Aging and Long-Term Care; Behavioral Health (Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services); Cash and Food Assistance; Child Welfare and Well-Being; Criminal Legal Involvement; Developmental Disability Services; Health Services; Homelessness and Housing; Poverty; and others. Results of our work are shared through direct consultation with program leaders and policy makers, research briefs and reports, and presentations to workgroups and colleagues.<br>
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 As part of our research team, you will function as a lead researcher, using your research methods, data analysis, and communications skills, and your experience in social service program monitoring and evaluation using large complex datasets. Your work will include designing and implementing research and program evaluation, primarily based on complex large administrative databases. You will also work collaboratively with other research professionals and analytic programmers to conduct ad hoc analyses and in-depth research while contributing to the ongoing improvement and maintenance of RDA&rsquo;s analytic data infrastructure.<br>
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 RDA is a national leader in health and human services research. The high-level statistical research and evaluation performed in this role contributes to reports that are used by the State legislature and executive branch to inform policy, programming, and budgeting choices related to multiple health and social service program and policy areas. A minimum of one day per week will be required on location in Olympia. A flexible hybrid schedule is available upon successful completion of probation.</p><p><b>
Some of what you will do:</b></p><ul><li>
Apply an advanced level of skill to manage research and evaluation projects involving a specific social or health service program area.</li><li>
Collaborate with your research team and state agency partners to develop and implement sound scientific research and evaluation studies, program monitoring, and performance measurement.</li><li>
Collaborate on the development of data collection strategies that will meet federal reporting requirements and provide technical assistance, training, and quality assurance for external partners gathering this information to support program evaluation activities.</li><li>
Link, restructure, and recode multiple large complex administrative datasets at different levels of observation from various sources to prepare analytic datasets suitable for research purposes. Identify appropriate measurement concepts to support research objectives.</li><li>
Advise on the construction of measures designed to help stakeholders monitor, measure, and improve their performance on key metrics.</li><li>
Monitor developments in and changes to social and health measures, data systems, and/or performance measures; modify reporting as needed in response to changes.</li><li>
Perform specialized analyses in SAS or SQL, using advanced quantitative methods to evaluate the need, demand, use, and outcomes of Washington&rsquo;s publicly funded health and human services.</li><li>
Prepare reports summarizing analytic results for non-technical audiences and present key findings to a variety of stakeholder groups.</li></ul><p>
 <b>Who should apply</b></p><ul><li>
Professionals with a Ph.D. in health services research, sociology, epidemiology, public health, health economics, or related field. A Master&rsquo;s degree with at least 5 years conducting quantitative, policy-relevant research in health services and doctoral level quantitative research coursework may substitute for a PhD. Or equivalent education/experience.</li></ul><p>
Concurrent work experience should include:</p><ul><li>
Advanced training in multivariate statistical methods, sampling, and research designs.</li><li>
5 years&rsquo; experience using sophisticated quantitative research methods including design, sampling, and complex multivariate statistical evaluations.</li><li>
5 years&rsquo; experience in conducting quantitative research regarding the impact of programs, interventions, policy changes, and/or predictive analytics relevant to health or social services.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience in SAS, SPSS, STATA, or other advanced statistical analysis software.</li><li>
Senior authorship of three or more recently published reports or peer-reviewed articles detailing research and evaluation findings from sophisticated, multivariate research designs in a policy context, preferably with relevance to vulnerable populations or publicly funded social and health services.</li><li>
Ability to provide reliable, professionally sound, scientifically valid advice, consultation, and technical assistance to high-level leadership. This advice applies an advanced level of expertise interpreting research findings to guide planning, programs, and policies.</li><li>
Ability to present complex ideas and information to a variety of audiences in both written and presentation formats and explain complex or technical information using plain talk principles.</li><li>
Demonstrated competency with the Microsoft suite of applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.</li><li>
Certification in Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) or equivalent human subjects research training with 2 years of experience using administrative data for research, including applicable rules and concerns pertaining to human subjects and data protection.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:</b></p><ul><li>
An advanced degree in health services research, sociology, epidemiology, public health, health economics, or related field.</li><li>
Documented ability to work both independently and cooperatively as a team member, managing multiple work projects leading and facilitating teams and work groups.</li><li>
Experience with DSHS programs, mission, goals, and/or strategic plan or experience working with WA State's Health Care Authority or Department of Children, Youth, and Families.</li><li>
Ability to exhibit strong quantitative skills</li><li>
Experience linking complex data sets with a common identifier across multiple levels of observation.</li><li>
Experience with analysis of administrative data.</li><li>
Specified knowledge of and experience conducting research related to vulnerable populations and services</li><li>
Use of social and health service agency records to generate risk and outcome data to inform policy, programming determinations, and funding allocations</li><li>
Understanding of security procedures for working with confidential client data and human subjects research protocols, including experience with IRB processes</li><li>
Passionate about social justice, behavioral health services, and improving the lives of others.</li></ul><p><b>
 Interested? </b>Please<b> </b>Include:</p><ul><li>
Three professional references&rsquo; contact information on your application.</li><li>
Your current resume.</li><li>
A cover letter explaining how your knowledge, skills, and abilities qualify you for this role.</li></ul><p>
The Department of Social and Health Services&rsquo; (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency&rsquo;s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.<br>
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<b>Questions:</b> Please contact Chris Pulley at chris.pulley@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 02026.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant&rsquo;s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.<br>
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Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.<br>
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E-Verify&reg; is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security</p></div></div></div>

DSHS FTAA Research Associate

Meharry Medical College

<div>The School of Global Health (SGH) at Meharry Medical College invites applications for Assistant or Associate Professor positions in Health Services Research and Implementation Science. We seek innovative scholars who advance population health science, implementation research, and program evaluation&mdash;particularly those developing new monitoring, assessment, and evaluation (MAE) frameworks that strengthen the real-world impact of public health and health systems interventions.<br>
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SGH is committed to offering a premier, cross-disciplinary educational experience that prepares students to design, implement, and evaluate interventions that improve outcomes across diverse communities and contexts. Faculty in this role will contribute to expanding the School&rsquo;s foundation in implementation science and applied research by developing and applying cutting-edge MAE methodologies that guide data-driven decision-making and measurable impact.<br>
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Aligned with SGH&rsquo;s mission to advance health equity, this position offers an opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, collaborative academic environment where innovation in research, evaluation, and community engagement drives measurable improvements in population health outcomes.<div></div><div>
Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities):</div><ul><li>
Design and teach graduate-level courses in population health science, implementation science, evaluation, and applied research methods (typical load: 4 courses/year) such as <i>Implementation Science in Public Health Practice</i>, <i>Program Evaluation and Impact Assessment</i>, or <i>Applied Research Methods in Public Health.</i></li><li>
Mentor graduate students and junior faculty in research methods, evaluation strategies, and implementation frameworks, including serving on thesis and dissertation committees.</li><li>
Build cross-disciplinary collaborations with clinicians, public health leaders and agencies, community partners, and policymakers to translate implementation and evaluation science into real-world applications, leveraging opportunities for cross-campus collaboration across Meharry&rsquo;s health systems, community partners, and national and global health networks.</li><li>
Lead an externally funded (or fundable) research program while also contributing to existing School of Global Health initiatives.</li><li>
Design and apply innovative evaluation frameworks and implementation strategies for population and community health projects.</li><li>
Integrate robust monitoring, assessment, and evaluation (MAE) processes into research and practice, including establishing baselines, measuring fidelity, and evaluating outcomes.</li><li>
Publish in top-tier peer-reviewed journals, present at national/international conferences, and mentor graduate students in preparing and showcasing their research to elevate the visibility of the School of Global Health.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:</div><ul><li>
Demonstrated teaching, scholarship, and potential for extramural funding in health services or implementation science.</li><li>
Expertise in monitoring, assessment, and evaluation methods applicable to population health or program interventions.</li><li>
Commitment to advancing health equity via research, teaching, and mentorship.</li><li>
Ability to demonstrate successful interdisciplinary research collaboration.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:</div><ul><li>
Evidence of funded research or strong funding trajectory.</li><li>
Proficiency in statistical or qualitative analysis software (e.g., SAS, Stata, R, NVivo).</li><li>
Experience leading or evaluating population health programs or systems-level interventions.</li><li>
Track record of mentoring diverse students and fostering inclusive research environments.</li><li>
Demonstrated success in collaborative, interdisciplinary projects.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Education and Experience Required:</div><ul><li>
PhD, DrPH, MD, JD, ScD or equivalent doctoral degree in Health Services Research, Implementation Science, Population Health Science, Epidemiology, or closely related field.</li><li>
Three to five years of relevant experience working in an educational and/or research setting.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</div><div><i>
Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status.</i></div></div><div></div>

Assistant Professor - Implementation Science & Health Services Research

Intermountain Health

<div><p><b>Job Description:</b></p>
Academic/Faculty Duties. For the academic, faculty, teaching, and/or research services provided.<br>
Physician will provide academic services to IHCHS in conformance with the following:<p><b>
Teaching Faculty:</b> Education is defined broadly to include dissemination of knowledge, skills, and attitudes to trainees, faculty members, clinicians, staff, colleagues, patients, and the public within or external to the institution. Education includes teaching activities; learner assessment; curriculum development; mentoring, coaching, advising, and supervising; and educational leadership and administration. Education primarily occurs during a clinician&rsquo;s clinically productive time. Curriculum development may be considered both scholarship and educational activity. For the purposes of assessment of performance as Teaching Faculty, educational leadership may be considered both administration and educational activity, and patient education may be considered both clinical practice advancement and educational activity.</p><p></p><p><b>
Academic Duties</b><b> other duties that may apply directly to an Academic Physician &ndash; Teaching Faculty role:
</b></p><p><b>Clinical Investigation/Health Services Research</b>. Investigation involves efforts by the faculty member that generate or advance development of new knowledge. These could include such activities as clinical trials, quality improvement, health services research, translational laboratory research, implementation science, health informatics research, and supporting educational activities. Projects relating to education of clinical care, care delivery, process of care implementation, family and community engagement, pathophysiology, mechanisms of disease, education, administration/service, and global health can all be areas for effective and excellent investigation. Team science, clinical care, collaboration, technology commercialization, education, community engagement, advocacy, inclusion, sustainability, web-based dissemination, administration/service, and global health can all be areas for effective and excellent investigation.</p><p><b>
Clinical Practice Advancement</b>. Clinical practice advancement is defined broadly to include direct patient care, development of algorithms, care process models, protocols, or templates; development of decision support tools to improve patient care; participation in quality improvement projects or programs and adherence to key performance indicators, monitoring of metrics related quality/safety/cost. Quality improvement projects and development of protocols may be considered both clinical practice advancement and clinical investigation if the results are disseminated by peer reviewed publication.</p><p><b>
Administration/Service</b>. Administration includes leadership and work within and outside institution on committees; participation in organizational efforts to meet strategic goals; and program or unit leadership. Some Academic Physician &ndash; Teaching Faculty members who execute on administrative work will have program leadership roles such as Program Director or Associate Program Director. Work expectations for the Academic Physician &ndash; Teaching Faculty leadership role of Program Director are outlined in the ARP Committee&rsquo;s. Administration/Service will often overlap with clinical practice advancement, investigation, scholarship, and education.</p><p><b>
Teaching Faculty will provide educator services during their clinical working time in conformance with the following:</b></p><p>
Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows, as measured by student evaluation scores, Program Director feedback, and ARP committee review.</p><p>
Aid Program Director in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all medical and administrative activities of the Program; integrating the work of the Program with the other divisions of the Hospital to assure fulfillment of all Program accreditation requirements promulgated by the ACGME, any relevant Residency Review Committee, and any relevant specialty-based accreditation/governance committee.</p><p>
In cooperation with the Sponsoring Institution, Designated Institutional Official, and Program Director, execute on the Program mission, objectives, measures of effectiveness, and strategic planning for the ongoing growth and development of the Program.</p><p>
In collaboration with the Program Director, design and execute an effective curriculum and evaluation process to ensure that trainees receive appropriate teaching, clinic, and rotation experiences, and evaluation.</p><p>
Assist in the development and execution of quality management programs, review clinical records and determine if appropriate treatment is being given.</p><p>
Serve as a role model for clinical care, continuous and comprehensive care in the office, hospital and other community settings. This includes the performance of skillful history and physical examinations, effective diagnosis of diseases, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, and prescription and administrative of effective treatments.</p><p>
Challenge thinking, foster debate, and develop the ability of students to engage in critical discourse and rational thinking.</p><p>
Participate as appropriate in lectures, grand rounds, training programs, educational committees, or similar activities.</p><p>
Coach and mentor learners in projects of scholarship including abstract and poster presentations, case reports, scholarly documents, and publications.</p><p></p><p><b>
As Program Director or Associate Program Director, physician will provide services during their clinical working time in conformance with the following:</b></p><p>
Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows, as measured by student evaluation scores, Program Director feedback, and ARP committee review.</p><p>
Aid in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all medical and administrative activities of the Program; integrating the work of the Program with other divisions to assure fulfillment of all Program accreditation requirements.</p><p>
In cooperation with the Sponsoring Institution, Designated Institutional Official, Assistant Program Director, and Teaching Faculty execute on the Program mission, objectives, measures of effectiveness, and strategic planning for the ongoing growth and development of the Program.</p><p>
Design and execute an effective curriculum and evaluation process to ensure that trainees receive appropriate teaching, clinic, and rotation experiences.</p><p>
Assist in the development and execution of quality management programs, review clinical records and determine if appropriate treatment is being given.</p><p>
Serve as a role model for clinical care, continuous and comprehensive care in various settings. This includes the performance of skillful history and physical examinations, effective diagnosis of diseases, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, and prescription and administration of effective treatments.</p><p>
Challenge thinking, foster debate, and develop the ability of students to engage in critical discourse and rational thinking.</p><p>
Participate as appropriate in lectures, grand rounds, training programs, educational committees, or similar activities.</p><p>
Coach and mentor learners in projects of scholarship including abstract and poster presentations, case reports, scholarly documents, and publications.</p><p>
Engage in clinical investigation/health services research to generate or advance the development of new knowledge. This includes activities such as clinical trials, quality improvement, health services research, translational laboratory research, implementation science, health informatics research, and supporting educational activities.</p><p></p><p><b>
Site Directors</b> are responsible for directing the training of residents from another sponsoring institution as a participating site. This role involves working closely and under the direction of the department chair of the hospital, as well as the program director of the sponsoring institution. (Min 0.1 FTE, specialty based, admin rate) The Site Director&rsquo;s duties include, but are not limited to, the following:</p><p>
Establish and maintain a high-quality educational experience for all trainees, ensuring compliance with all ACGME and Intermountain policies, as spelled out in the Program Letter of Agreement.</p><p>
Lead faculty development initiatives to enhance teaching and mentorship skills.</p><p>
Facilitate the evaluation process for both residents and faculty, ensuring that assessments are comprehensive, constructive, and aligned with program goals.</p><p>
Address and resolve complaints or concerns from trainees and faculty in a timely and effective manner.</p><p>
Provide direct mentorship to trainees and faculty, guiding their professional and academic development.</p><p>
Maintain a collaborative working relationship between Intermountain Health and the external Sponsoring Institution, fostering an environment of mutual respect and cooperation.</p><p>
Collaborate with the program director of the sponsoring institution to design and execute curriculum and rotation schedules that meet educational objectives including, where applicable, simulation/skills lab competencies and scholarly activity management.</p><p>
Ensure that the training program meets all accreditation requirements and continuously adapts to incorporate best practices in medical education.</p><p>
Represent the site program in internal and external meetings, promoting the program&rsquo;s mission and achievements.</p><p></p><p>
Minimum Qualifications</p><p></p><p>
M.D. or D.O. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution and will be verified.</p><p>
Active Medical licensure, or in process of obtaining licensure, is required.</p><p>
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.</p><p>
ABMS or equivalent AOA Board Certification in related specialty</p><p>
Three years' experience leading successful improvement projects in clinical setting(s).</p><p>
Experience in documentation improvement projects and familiarity with utilization review.</p><p>
Experience with change management with the ability to provide leadership in the adaptation and implementation of new processes and/or technology that enhance safety.</p><p>
Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.</p><p>
Three years of progressive healthcare leadership experience.</p><p>
Holds active privileges at an Intermountain Hospital and is credentialed by SelectHealth.</p><p>
Must be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills and the ability to work effectively and collegially with clinical and non-clinical staff to move others to action and model the vision and values of the organization.</p><p>
Demonstrated competence in his/her field of practice.</p><p>
Experience in a role requiring effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.</p><p></p><p>
Preferred Qualifications</p><p></p><p>
Interact with others requiring employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information.<br>
Operate computers, telephones, office equipment, and manipulate paper requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.<br>
See and read computer monitors and documents.<br>
Trained in improvement science (i.e., Six Sigma, Lean, Advanced Training Program, project management).<br>
Experience working in a complex health system (hospitals, ambulatory clinics, pos project management t-acute care, etc.)<br>
Demonstrated leadership of clinicians.</p><p>
Physical Requirements</p><p></p><p>
Interact with others requiring employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information.</p><p>
Operate computers, telephones, office equipment, and manipulate paper requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.</p><p>
See and read computer monitors and documents.</p><p>
Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.</p><p>
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.</p><p>
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation.</p><p></p><p><b>
Location:</b></p>
Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital<p></p><p><b>
Work City:</b></p>
Provo<p></p><p><b>
Work State:</b></p>
Utah<p></p><p><b>
Scheduled Weekly Hours:</b></p>
8<p></p><p>
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.</p>
$7.25 - $999.99<p></p><p>
We care about your well-being &ndash; mind, body, and spirit &ndash; which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
</p><p></p><p>Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.</p><p></p><p>
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.</p><p></p><p>
At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (&quot;AI&quot;) platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.</p><p></p><p>
All positions subject to close without notice.</p></div><p></p>

Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine - Utah Valley Hospital

Manhattan Institute

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  Manhattan Institute for Policy Research (MI) is a community of scholars, journalists, activists, and civic leaders who are united by a shared commitment to advancing economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities. We are seeking a like-minded researcher who will support a new team focused on misgovernance and public accountability in California.
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  A successful candidate will be able to research across a number of domains, including public records and quantitative analysis. A good researcher should have familiarity with records requests, know where to dig up Census figures or campaign contributions, and be able to turn around a handy visualization quickly. In general, this role is the team&rsquo;s Swiss army knife, offering the ability to find and aggregate large quantities of information quickly.
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   California-based. Experience doing research, public policy, or government affairs work in the state is a plus.
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   Three-plus years of experience in a research-related role.
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   Competency with public records, including CPRA requests and publicly available data in California.
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   Skills with quantitative analysis (R, Python, Stata, etc.) and visualization.
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   Dogged commitment to accuracy.
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   Significant familiarity with the work of Rufo,
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  Candidates will be expected to be based in California, or relocate if hired.
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  MI offers generous benefits, including a hybrid work environment, four weeks paid vacation, a Flexible Fridays program, paid paternity/maternity leave, medical and dental coverage, medical and dependent care FSA, mental health benefits, remote medicine, paid company cell phone, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company-funded match. MI staff also benefit from the opportunity to collaborate and socialize with prominent scholars in our policy space.
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  The salary range for this position is
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Researcher – City Journal

Agay Barho!

<div>
 Our client Transparency International Pakistan is looking for a Researcher - Disability Inclusion and Accessibility in Karachi
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 Transparency International Pakistan is seeking a diligent Short-Term Researcher to contribute to its mission of combating corruption and promoting transparency across the country. The successful candidate will engage in comprehensive research focused on disability inclusion and accessibility within national and provincial frameworks. This role involves reviewing legislative materials, designing research methodologies, conducting field assessments, and facilitating stakeholder engagement to ensure an in-depth understanding of the barriers faced by disabled individuals in accessing public services. The researcher plays a vital part in supporting the preparation of detailed reports and will collaborate closely with the broader TI Pakistan team to ensure findings effectively inform advocacy and intervention strategies. The position demands a proactive individual with a strong academic background and proven experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Although this role does not involve team management Responsibilities
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 , it requires excellent communication skills and the ability to operate efficiently in dynamic settings. The researcher will also assist in organizing dissemination events, thereby enhancing the impact of the study's outcomes. This opportunity offers a meaningful platform to influence policy and practice related to disability inclusion in Pakistan while working within an esteemed global organization dedicated to social justice.
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 Qualification required : Master&rsquo;s degree in Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or a related field
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 Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organization leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 100 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business, and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.
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 Transparency International Pakistan is one of the accredited National Chapter of Transparency International, based in Karachi. By working across Pakistan, we give voice to the victims and witnesses of corruption and work with the government and citizens to stop abuse of power and strive for a corruption free Pakistan.
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   Review relevant national and provincial laws, policies, and guidelines related to disability inclusion and accessibility.
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   Identify and propose a list of public service facilities across selected sectors for assessment.
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   Design methodology and conduct field work to assess accessibility inclusion using structured methodological approach.
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   Conduct in-depth stakeholders&rsquo; interviews and focus group discussions to understand challenges and existing practices related to disability inclusion
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   Compile and analyze information to draft a report and liaison with TI Pakistan team during the process of compiling the research report.
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   Assist in organizing Stakeholders&rsquo; Workshop in Karachi (tentative) to disseminate findings of the report.
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   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Urdu
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   Excellent report writing skills
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   Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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Researcher - Disability Inclusion and Accessibility - TJ / 1830392

MITRE

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As a member of MITRE&rsquo;s Center for Transforming Health, the graduate intern will join our Health Policy and Analytics team supporting the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other federal civilian agencies.</p><p></p><p>
This position is designed for candidates who want to apply quantitative and computational methods to address health policy and public health challenges. The intern will use data and analytics to inform policy decisions, evaluate programs, and improve the quality, equity, and efficiency of the U.S. health system.</p><p></p><p><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Support federal sponsors (e.g., CMS, NIH, CDC) by conducting quantitative analyses of health data to inform policy and regulatory decisions, program design, and implementation.</li><li>Work with project teams to design and execute analytic plans, including data cleaning, descriptive and inferential analysis, and visualization of results using tools such as R, Python, or Stata.</li><li>Contribute to program evaluation and quality measurement efforts, including assessing program performance, analyzing trends in utilization and outcomes, and exploring differences across populations or providers.</li><li>Assist in the development, testing, and refinement of health quality and performance measures (e.g., for Medicare fee-for-service quality reporting and incentive programs), including assessing measure feasibility, reliability, and potential impact.</li><li>Translate analytic findings into clear, concise presentations, data visualizations, and written reports for non-technical audiences, including policymakers and program staff.</li><li>Support teams in integrating analytic insights with legal, regulatory, and policy considerations to inform rule writing, guidance, and strategic recommendations.</li><li>Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of clinicians, policy experts, data scientists, and IT specialists to design data-driven approaches to public health and health care challenges.</li><li>Maintain rigorous documentation and reproducible analytic workflows, including version-controlled code and data management practices.</li></ul><p></p><p>
Example Project Work</p><ul><li>Contribute to MITRE&rsquo;s support for the CMS Division of Value, Incentives, and Quality Reporting by:</li></ul>
&ndash; Analyzing Medicare fee-for-service claims and quality reporting data to assess the performance of existing quality and incentive programs;<br>
&ndash; Exploring the potential impact of proposed rule changes using quantitative models and simulations;<br>
&ndash; Providing data-driven insights that shape rule writing, regulatory research, and program evaluation for multiple quality reporting and incentive programs.<p></p><p><b>
Basic Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited Masters, Legal, or Doctoral degree-seeking program in Public or Global Health or related</li><li>
Basic understanding of U.S. health policy and public health (e.g., awareness of how policy and regulatory choices can affect patient outcomes, provider behavior, cost, and equity).</li><li>
Foundational knowledge in statistics, econometrics, or data science as applied to health services research, public health, or related fields.</li><li>
Experience working with data analysis software (e.g., R, Python, or Stata) to import, clean, manipulate, and analyze structured datasets.</li><li>
In-person work at one of our locations is required &ndash; Baltimore or McLean.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Experience in health policy, public health, health services research, or a related area at the federal, state, local, or health system level, with a focus on data-driven analysis of health programs or policies.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience analyzing health-related datasets (e.g., claims, EHR, survey, or public health surveillance data) and applying statistical methods such as regression, risk adjustment, or time-series analysis.</li><li>
Proficiency with data management and reproducible workflows (e.g., using SQL, Git/GitHub, scripted ETL, or workflow management tools). AI/ML experience and use of GitHub for collaborative development are a plus.</li><li>
Familiarity with state and federal public health laws, regulation processes, and how analytics can support rulemaking, regulatory impact analysis, and program evaluation.</li><li>
Capability in at least one complementary domain (e.g., health communication, informatics, data visualization, or health IT), such as developing dashboards (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or R Shiny) to communicate analytic findings.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including clinicians, policy analysts, and technologists, and to incorporate their perspectives into analytic design and interpretation.</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize analytic methods and results for non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>
Ability to work both independently and as part of interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced project environment.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):</b></p>
None<p></p><p><b>
This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):</b></p>
None<p></p><p><b>
Salary compensation range and midpoint:</b></p>
$70,800 - $88,500 - $106,200 Annual<p></p><p><b>
Work Location Type:</b></p>
Onsite<p></p><p><b>
Commitment to Non-Discrimination</b></p><p>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.</p><p></p><p>
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Health Policy Data Analysis Graduate Intern--McLean or Baltimore

University of South Carolina

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Posting Number</b></div> <div>RTF00041PO26</div>
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<div><div><b>USC Market Title</b></div> <div>Sr. Research Associate</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Link to USC Market Title</b></div> <div>https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/169217</div>
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<div><div><b>Business Title (Internal Title)</b></div> <div>MCH Health Care Data Analyst</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Campus</b></div> <div>Columbia</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Work County</b></div> <div>Richland</div>
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<div><div><b>College/Division</b></div> <div>College of Social Work</div>
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<div><div><b>Department</b></div> <div>COSW Institute for Families in Society</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Anticipated Hiring Range</b></div> <div>$80,000</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Location of Vacancy</b></div> <div>Columbia, SC</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Part/Full Time</b></div> <div>Full Time</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Hours per Week</b></div> <div>37.5</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Work Schedule</b></div>
<div><ul><li>Monday through Friday, 8:30am until 5:00pm.</li></ul><p></p><div><br>
</div><ul><li>
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.</li></ul></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Type of Staff Position</b></div> <div>Staff Research Grant (SRGP)</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Basis </b></div><div>12 months</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Job Search Category</b></div> <div>Information Technology</div>
</div><br>
</div></div></div><div><div>About USC
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>About University of South Carolina</b></div>
<div>From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor&rsquo;s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service &mdash; helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.</div>
</div><br>
</div></div></div><div><div>Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below
<p>The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the &quot;Working at USC&quot; section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.</p>
</div><div><div><div><div><b>South Carolina Retirement</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>State Insurance Programs</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Annual Leave</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Sick Leave</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
</div><br>
</div></div></div><div><div>Position Description
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Advertised Job Summary</b></div>
<div>The Senior Research Associate/MCH Health Care Data Analyst provides high-level professional healthcare claims analytics work related to Medicaid and conducts quantitative analyses that support health care projects and research activities focused on Maternal and Child Health (MCH) populations.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience</b></div>
<ul><li>Requires a master&rsquo;s degree in area of research specialty and five years of job related experience.</li></ul>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>Experience/training in health services research.</li>
<li>At least 4 years of experience with the analysis of claims/encounter data.</li>
<li>Strongly prefer an understanding of Medicaid, Medicare, and/or private healthcare claims data systems.</li>
<li>Understanding of and/or experience with analysis of electronic health record data, including data elements used in MCH contexts.</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in SAS, SQL, R, and Python.</li>
</ul>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</b></div>
<ul><li>Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Experience with large relational database administration.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in data management and analysis with administrative data, including health or behavioral healthcare claims such as Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance data, or state agency and national datasets; experience with relevant MCH populations preferred.</li>
<li>Proficiency in SAS, SQL, and other statistical analytical software programs (e.g., R, Python).</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to use analytical and visualization tools such as Excel (including advanced data manipulation techniques) and Power BI.</li>
<li>Interest in public health or issues relevant to health services research, MCH, and health program or policy evaluation.</li>
<li>Ability to plan for and work on multiple projects concurrently.</li>
<li>Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions and maintain thorough documentation of the decision-making process.</li>
<li>Exemplary communication skills and ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, complicated processes to diverse audiences.</li>
<li>Strong commitment to rigorous research methods, objectivity, accuracy of findings, and reproducibility of results.</li>
</ul></div><br>
</div></div></div><div><div>Job Duties
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty</b></div>
<div><div>Actively contributes to the review of working practices and developing data analysis and management standard operating procedures, including developing rigorous documentation of methods, decisions, flowcharts, and other practices that ensure reproducibility of results.</div><div>
(15%) Analyzes and interprets complex healthcare data.</div></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Essential Function</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Percentage of Time</b></div> <div>15</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty</b></div>
<div>Analyzes and interprets complex healthcare data from various sources; identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends and patterns in complex datasets to understand MCH issues.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Essential Function</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Percentage of Time</b></div> <div>15</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty</b></div>
<div>Obtains, validates, and compiles data from multiple sources to create summary files for both external and internal use.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Essential Function</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Percentage of Time</b></div> <div>10</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty</b></div>
<div>Manages large databases of health insurance claims from Medicaid, Medicare, all-payer data warehouses, and other state administrative datasets, as well as EHR data.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Essential Function</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Percentage of Time</b></div> <div>10</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty</b></div>
<div>Creates clear reports that demonstrate analytic findings and present these to the management and relevant stakeholders; Ensures accuracy and timeliness of reports, including regularly scheduled and ad-hoc reporting requests. Responsible for all follow-up and/or research requests regarding clinical data.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Essential Function</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Percentage of Time</b></div> <div>15</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty</b></div>
<div>Coordinates and problem-solves with Institute faculty/staff to understand needed support and use cases and develops innovative solutions to fill gaps in analytics.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Essential Function</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Percentage of Time</b></div> <div>15</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty</b></div>
<div>Works independently under the direction of the Principal Investigators to design, manage, implement, and interpret statistical analyses focused on MCH-related healthcare expenditures, utilization, and quality.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Essential Function</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Percentage of Time</b></div> <div>15</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty</b></div>
<div>Performs other research related duties as assigned.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Essential Function</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Percentage of Time</b></div> <div>5</div>
</div><br>
</div></div></div><div><div>Position Attributes
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Hazardous weather category</b></div> <div>Non-Essential</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.</b></div> <div>No</div>
</div><br>
</div></div></div><div><div>Posting Detail Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Number of Vacancies</b></div> <div>1</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Desired Start Date</b></div> <div>05/01/2026</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Position End Date </b></div><div>06/30/2028</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Job Open Date</b></div> <div>03/11/2026</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Job Close Date</b></div> <div>04/24/2026</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Open Until Filled</b></div> <div>No</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Special Instructions to Applicant</b></div>
<div><div>Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.</div><div>
We are only accepting applications submitted by April 24, 2026.</div></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Quicklink for Posting</b></div> <div>https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203310</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>EEO Statement</b></div>
<div>The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

MCH Health Care Data Analyst

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