Evaluator (Fixed Term Contract)
About The Position
The Evaluator will work closely with the Division Manager-Epidemiology and Evaluation to develop and implement the strategic vision for the Epidemiology and Evaluation Infrastructure of the Puerto Rico Public Health Institute (PRPHI). Is responsible for working with multidisciplinary teams to provide continuous quality improvement and evaluative support to the PRPHI divisions. This person should have the ability to identify and assess issues and trends, as well as the capacity to interpret data from different sources. Additionally, this person should be proficient in data analysis, including the ability to research, summarize, and analyze quantitative and qualitative information. Furthermore, strong writing skills are essential for developing recommendations and reports. Likewise, this person should be detail-oriented, highly organized, and possess excellent communication abilities in order to effectively share their findings with stakeholders. Responsibilities include establishing and maintaining a framework and standards for program evaluation for all the PRPHI divisions. Collaborating with division staff and management teams in the planning and evaluation of PRPHI divisions. Through the evaluation process, ensure that divisions meet their goals and objectives in order to maximize the impact of resources as well as meet the requirements of the funding sources. Since our organization is going to change to meet the needs of new designations, you can expect, anticipate, and assume that your job description will change to meet these challenges.
Requirements
- Knowledge of or familiarity with frameworks for program evaluations including CDC evaluation framework.
- Knowledge in the development of evaluation plans.
- Experience in developing and articulating program goals and objectives in a structure supporting evaluation.
- Experience with evaluations using mixed method approaches (quantitative and qualitative).
- Experience coordinating research and evaluation studies, including timelines, data collection activities, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in writing and contributing to research and evaluation protocols, including methodology, data management, and human subject’s considerations (e.g., IRB processes).
- Strong report-writing skills.
- One year in Proficient of Office 365 products including SharePoint, One Drive, and Teams.
- Proficient in Excel (Advance Level).
- 1-2 years of experience database skills, which may include a solid grasp of SPSS, RStudio, Python and SQL data relationships and structures.
- Experience using platforms such as Qualtrics XM, Survey 1 2 3, and RedCap.
- Master’s degree in public health with a concentration in evaluation, epidemiology, or biostatistics.
- At least two years of experience in evaluating projects in the areas of public health, or another related field preferred.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating research and evaluation studies, including planning, implementation, and documentation.
- Experience in developing and contributing to research and evaluation protocols, including data collection methodologies and evaluation frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Establishing and maintaining a framework and standards for program evaluation for all the PRPHI divisions.
- Coordinates and supports research and evaluation studies, including study planning, timelines, and collaboration with internal and external partners.
- Leads and contributes to the development of research and evaluation protocols, including methodology, data collection procedures, and evaluation frameworks.
- Identifies patterns, trends, and correlations in data to support evidence-based decision-making and program improvement.
- Evaluates public health strategies and programs, including efficiency, processes, outcomes, and cost effectiveness.
- Collaborates with the staff and management team in the planning and evaluation of the PRPHI divisions.
- Facilitate the ongoing process of programs design, implementation, and revision.
- Plans and implementation of educational activities on program evaluation, as needed.
- Communicate results to diverse audiences, including public health professionals, policymakers, and community stakeholders.
- Participate in the development and implementation of surveys and assessment tools.
- Collect, manage, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data related to the projects.
- Identify patterns, trends, and correlations in data to inform evidence-based decision-making.
- Prepare evaluation reports that relate to evaluation objectives.
- Develop workplans in terms of the evaluation process.
- Coordinate and conduct meetings and presentations, effectively and professionally.
- Ability to successfully engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of public health programs to assess their impact on community health.
- Collaborate with program managers and stakeholders to ensure alignment between program goals and evaluation strategies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
