Evaluation Specialist

Louisiana Public Health Institute•New Orleans, LA

16h•$81,689 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role combines rigorous evaluation with real community impact. The Evaluation Specialist will split their time between a multi-year clinical transformation initiative across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast and LPHI's behavioral health integration work, giving you a hand in two different corners of the state's health system. At LPHI, evaluation is a core part of the organization's approach. The MEL team is collaborative and mission-driven, and this role will lead evaluation design and build practical monitoring systems, with a focus on equity and community health outcomes. LPHI's Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning team supports some of Louisiana's leading public health programs — from statewide tobacco prevention and cessation initiatives to community health needs assessments conducted on behalf of health systems across the state, to multi-site programs working to improve health outcomes in underserved communities. The MEL team is central to LPHI's ability to deliver high-quality evaluation work across a growing portfolio of public health programs. LPHI is hiring an Evaluation Specialist to support a multi-year clinical transformation initiative across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast and other projects. This initiative works alongside primary care clinics, federally qualified health centers, hospitals, and health system partners to strengthen the ways clinical settings support community health. You'll be embedded in that work from the monitoring and evaluation side, helping to design the systems and frameworks that tell us what's working, for whom, and why. You'll also bring evaluation support to Primary and Behavioral Health Care (PBHC) and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) projects, giving you exposure to behavioral health integration work alongside your primary portfolio. This position sits within LPHI's Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning team, reports to the MEL Director and works in close collaboration with the Clinical Transformation Associate Director.

Requirements

Graduate degree in Public Health, Statistics, Social Sciences, Data Science, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in program evaluation, monitoring and evaluation, or applied research in a nonprofit, public health, or community-based setting
Demonstrated expertise in quantitative evaluation methods, including multivariate analysis
Experience with evaluation or applied research in a public health, clinical, or community setting
Knowledge and understanding of clinical quality measures and reporting requirements for Federally Qualified Health Centers and hospital systems
Understanding of HEDIS measures and UDS reporting
Proficiency with statistical analysis software (SPSS, STATA, or equivalent) and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex findings to non-technical audiences
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines without compromising quality
Analytical thinking paired with practical problem-solving — able to design a rigorous evaluation and troubleshoot data collection issues in the field
Strong attention to detail, especially in data quality and reporting accuracy
Ability to translate evaluation findings into learning that programs can apply
Comfort working across teams with varying technical backgrounds and organizational cultures
Leadership presence and confidence in mentoring and developing junior staff
Collaborative by nature, with the ability to work independently when needed
Commitment to health equity and community-centered approaches to public health work
Ability to collaborate effectively and build strong, positive relationships with colleagues and partners, both internal and external to LPHI.
Exceptional emotional intelligence, including interpersonal skills and experience working with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of a monitoring and evaluation design for clinical transformation, including development of logic models, theories of change, and creation of monitoring systems and evaluation frameworks
Design and implement mixed-methods evaluation approaches, integrating quantitative and qualitative components as appropriate
Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with ethical standards and funder requirements throughout the project lifecycle
Lead or support IRB submissions as required
Identify and define key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with program goals, funder requirements, and organizational priorities
Design and implement monitoring systems to track KPIs over time, including data collection processes, reporting cadences, and data governance protocols.
Develop dashboards and data visualization tools that make performance data accessible and actionable for program teams and leadership
Establish clear standards and protocols for ongoing monitoring across the MEL portfolio.
Synthesize evaluation findings into actionable insights that program teams can apply to improve design and delivery
Facilitate learning conversations, after-action reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions that connect data to real program decisions
Document lessons learned and best practices across the MEL portfolio
Serve as a technical mentor and thought partner for other MEL team members on evaluation methods and rigor
Prepare high-quality reports for funders, steering committees, and organizational leadership
Develop dashboards and reporting systems that make program data accessible and actionable
Manage project budgets, contracts, and invoices for assigned work
Provide regular written and verbal updates to internal and external stakeholders
Train program staff on MEL tools, data collection processes, and data-informed decision-making
Support the development of communication materials for LPHI's newsletters, website, and social media
Lead or support convenings with community and organizational stakeholders
Participate actively in team and organization-wide meetings
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

LPHI contributes 7% of pre-tax salary to the employees’ 401k per pay period regardless of employee contribution, after six continuous months of employment
100% paid premiums for employee health (Core plan), dental, short-term disability, long-term disability and term life insurance beginning on the first day of the month, on or following one month of full-time employment
100% paid Employee Assistance Program
100% paid parking at 601 Tchoupitoulas Parking Garage
Traditional, flexible, or compressed work schedules
Resources committed to professional development
15+ paid holidays per year that includes Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break
10 vacation days accrued per year, years 0-2
15 vacation days accrued per year, years 3-5
20 vacation days accrued per year, year 6+
3 personal days
1 floating holiday (employee’s choice)
12 sick days