Executive Consultant

Program Evaluation Lead

Location: Nashville TN

Duration: 12 Months

Client: TN DOH

Job Id: 63407

Program Evaluation Lead Surveillance Systems and Informatics

Position Description:
The Program Evaluation Lead is responsible for working with the management team to develop and implement evaluation and data collection strategies; managing evaluation and data collection operations; producing reports and performing data analysis to support evaluation; and ensuring that data collection and entry procedures follow agreedupon protocols. The Program Evaluation Lead also trains and supports team members on program evaluation processes metrics and best practices; and ensures that SSI programs are incorporating program evaluation processes and practices within their routine activities. The Program Evaluation Lead is responsible for working with SSI and CEDEP programs to incorporate evaluation findings into quality improvement activities and plans and monitoring the implementation of those plans.

Essential Job Tasks:

Data and Evaluation Coordination Activities
Work with the management team to develop and implement evaluation and quality improvement strategies tools and data collection plans to track outcomes.
Work with the management team to incorporate data/evaluation and quality improvement into program planning reporting and staff meetings.
Stay abreast of and evaluate current trends and practices in public health research and evaluation.
Make recommendations to ensure effective and efficient data collection dissemination and reporting.
Produce periodic program reports for program managers and senior management for program management/evaluation purposes; assist with data interpretation.
Ensure integrity of data reporting on a monthly quarterly and annual basis by performing data integrity checks and working with program staff on data entry problems.
Troubleshoot and ensure that data is being collected and entered in accordance with relevant protocols and evaluation plans.
Maintain complete and adequate files records and documentation.
Maintain and update database and data collection procedure manuals.
Leadership Activities
Coordinate data collection and entry responsibilities among relevant staff.
Coordinate evaluation tool implementation collection and reporting.
Leads program evaluation and quality improvement training and orientation of new program staff.
Works with internal and external stakeholders to develop a culture of quality improvement. Internal and external stakeholders include regulatory entities and academic partners who interface with SSI and CEDEP on specific projects.

Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree or equivalent work experience in public health community development or a related field of study.
At least three years of experience developing and implementing evaluation strategies including surveys focus groups and stakeholder interviews.
At least three years of experience analyzing data and creating reports using available data.
Desired Skills Knowledge and Abilities:
Demonstrated experience in complex data collection entry and analysis including comparative analysis using publicly available data sources.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills and attention to detail required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other data entry platforms including online systems. Ability to work under strict deadlines and time constraints and to establish and manage competing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to lead with no formal authority; ability to gain support and cooperation of staff for data entry and evaluation purposes.
Ability to handle confidential information in accordance with policies and procedures.
Ability to work with minimal supervision both independently and as an effective member of an interprogrammatic team.
Ability to work with people with varying degrees of computer knowledge.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills in both oral and written communication.
Ability to handle deadlines details and complexity.
Well organized.
Good analytical and troubleshooting skills.