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Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, performs as an advanced program evaluator. Leads and supports the methodological and theoretical design and analyzes with the assigned programs and departments. Utilizes robust methods for program evaluation to understand the implementation and effectiveness of programs and proposes actionable public health recommendations to improve public health programs. Provides guidance, input and support to other program areas and Denver Health for the conceptualization, design, methods, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of program evaluation activities. Develops, creates and delivers reports, presentation and communication materials to internal and external stakeholders to summarize program evaluation results to inform program practices and policies. Identifies evaluation opportunities which support health practices and community programs. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. Needs to have exceptional organizational skills wiht the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. This position will lead and oversee the daily activities of other team members and actively manage projects.

The Learning Health Systems Core within the Office of Research at Denver Health is currently recruiting for the role of Project Manager II, Senior Evaluator - Health Equity. This position will work with clinical and programmatic teams to shape and implement evaluations to enhance health outcomes for Denver Health patients. Specifically, the evaluation work will support the mission of the Denver Health Office of Health Equity, which works to reduce health disparities and improve access to high-quality services. Key responsibilities include collaborating to design and execute evaluation frameworks, collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data, and providing actionable insights to inform strategies for improving health equity. In addition to evaluation duties, this person will also play a key role in dissemination efforts, sharing findings and best practices with relevant partners.

Essential Functions:

• Leads teams to conduct program evaluation or research studies using quantitative or qualitative analytic methods. (45%)
• Works collaboratively with research or program managers to develop and lead processes, data workflows, and evaluation metrics, including logic models, detailed work plans, and process and outcome measures to meet project objectives. (0%)
• Determine appropriate methodology to evaluate program effectiveness and implementation. (0%)
• Works with internal and external partners to guide, implement, and evaluate public health programs. (0%)
• Participates in leadership and management activities to support the mission and objectives of the institution. (0%)
• Leads the methodological and theoretical design of evaluation and research projects. (0%)
• Interprets and disseminates evaluation or quality improvement results to key stakeholders, funders, and the research community through oral, media, and written communication to improve program implementation or public health action. (20%)
• Delivers presentations, and facilitates discussions and media communications of key findings and recommendations. (0%)
• Prepares written communications including informational briefs, web communications, reports, and manuscripts in peer-reviewed publications. (0%)
• Designs, establishes, and supports program areas in defining monitoring and visualization tools for program operations. (10%)
• Develops protocols for program operations, complete with a synthesis of existing literature, objectives, data collection tools or sources, standard operating procedures, including data flow and an analytic plan. (10%)
• Obtains approval and ensures compliance with appropriate institutional review board (IRB) or Denver Health approval processes for grants and program evaluation activities. (10%)
• Supports writing of grant application for program evaluation activities. (5%)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Education, Business, Instructional Design, Public Health, Biostatistics, Social Science or other related field. Required

Work Experience:

• 4-6 years 5 years of professional experience in conducting broad and complex range of program evaluation, activities pertaining to public health. Required

Licenses:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated skills selecting and applying qualitative theory and analytic approaches.
• Demonstrated leadership capacity.
• Experience required in developing, designing and recruiting qualitative methods to identify, collect, analyze and report on data relevant to public health.
• Experience communicating health information to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated capacity to establish and foster collaborations.
• Experience in writing protocols or grants preferred.
• Previous experience as a lead or co-author on publications in peer-reviewed journals preferred.
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in qualitative data analysis software.
• Experience in quantitative statistical software programs.

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

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Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.