Evaluation Specialist II

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Evaluation Specialist II. The Evaluation Specialist will work in the Office of Sexual Health and Epidemiology (OSHE) within the AIDS Institute (AI) within the New York State Department of Health. The Evaluation Specialist II will utilize program, surveillance, and epidemiological data to contribute towards the monitoring and evaluation efforts of programs conducting HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) case investigations, partner notification, and linkage/re-linkage to care activities in New York State. Programs include, but are not limited to, traditional Partner Services activities, Data to Care, and novel/demonstration projects. The incumbent will work with staff from other AIDS Institute divisions and units, county health departments, and other partnering agencies to improve the quality of HIV/STI Partner Services and linkage to care in New York State. In addition, the Evaluation Specialist II will contribute to performing evaluation, analyses, and dissemination of Partner Services program outcomes, which includes participating in continuous quality assurance and improvement cycles for programmatic needs. The incumbent will also be responsible for helping to provide guidance in support of the development of ad hoc reports and contributing to written recommendations; ensuring and monitoring the accuracy and completeness of data entered by field staff through ongoing communications. The Evaluation Specialist II will also contribute to disease cluster detection and STI trend analyses, utilizing anomaly detection software and Tableau dashboards to assess increases in the incidence of STIs, working with Partner Services and surveillance staff to respond to atypical findings. The Evaluation Specialist II will work with AIDS Institute staff to prepare abstracts for presentations at local and national conferences and to help prepare manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience in the evaluation and/or analysis of health, human services or related programs and/or fields; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and four years of such experience; OR six years of such experience.
• A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of such experience.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location 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.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, a related social/ behavioral science or another closely related field.
• At least one year of demonstrated work with STI, HIV, or infectious/communicable disease research, evaluation, and/or surveillance.
• Experience with quality assurance and improvement; improving program outcomes and metrics through data-driven initiatives.
• Experience working with confidential datasets and/or protected health information.
• Experience creating data visualizations, such as charts, graphs, and maps, and incorporating them into reports, infographics, and/or dashboards.
• At least one year of experience with SAS, SQL, or other programming languages.
• Demonstrated proficiency of Microsoft Office suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), evidenced by regular and recent use of programs.
• Research dissemination experience in local, state, and national settings.

Responsibilities

• Utilize program, surveillance, and epidemiological data to contribute towards the monitoring and evaluation efforts of programs conducting HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) case investigations, partner notification, and linkage/re-linkage to care activities in New York State.
• Work with staff from other AIDS Institute divisions and units, county health departments, and other partnering agencies to improve the quality of HIV/STI Partner Services and linkage to care in New York State.
• Perform evaluation, analyses, and dissemination of Partner Services program outcomes, including participating in continuous quality assurance and improvement cycles for programmatic needs.
• Provide guidance in support of the development of ad hoc reports and contribute to written recommendations.
• Ensure and monitor the accuracy and completeness of data entered by field staff through ongoing communications.
• Contribute to disease cluster detection and STI trend analyses, utilizing anomaly detection software and Tableau dashboards to assess increases in the incidence of STIs, working with Partner Services and surveillance staff to respond to atypical findings.
• Work with AIDS Institute staff to prepare abstracts for presentations at local and national conferences and to help prepare manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level