Research Analyst 4 (MCH Senior Research Analyst) - Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Portland, OR
Posted: Monday, July 28, 2014
The Oregon Health Authority
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of permanent, full-time Research Analyst 4 (MCH Senior Research Analyst) located in Portland.
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Here's an opportunity to join a team committed to providing excellent services and to follow your interests in a large, diverse organization. Benefits include a competitive salary, health insurance, paid holidays, leave accrual and personal leave, membership in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and opportunities to participate in the Oregon Savings Growth Plans.
OHA has a commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and community and actively engages in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that includes members of historically underrepresented groups. The State of Oregon is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, culturally competent services and workplace diversity.
Scope of the Position - Closes August 6, 2014
Technical Consultation:
Provide consultation and leadership on assessment, evaluation and research to the MCH Management Team as well as across the Center for Prevention and Health Promotion (CP&HP). Identifies and prioritizes assessment, program evaluation and research needs, and advises the management team regarding these needs. Needs may include program-wide, project-specific, and coalition or partner supported projects.
Provide consultation on assessment, evaluation and research to MCH program coordinators, policy analysts, continuous quality improvement specialists, and data managers. Serve as consultant and mentor to MCH Research Analysts. Provide consultation to MCH Informaticists on coordination and alignment of informatics, data collection, and research design and analysis. Confer with internal and external stakeholders, communicating with the public regarding MCH research methods and results.
Research Planning, Design, and Analysis:
Design study methods, data collection tools, and analysis plans for assessment, evaluation and research projects. Provide oversight to the work of other staff members engaged in compiling and analyzing information. Seek alternative sources of data as needed to address program planning and evaluation needs. Provide guidance and consultation in research design, analytical techniques, concepts, methodologies and studies to other research analysts and project staff.
Provide leadership in the development of survey instruments and/or data files to establish data sets for analysis and study. Manage the planning, implementation and evaluation of major research and complex data analysis projects from conception through presentation and publication. Develop grant proposals, including justification, research plan, analysis plan, and budget. Provide consultation on the management, evaluation and interpretation of other state and national databases, such as the National Survey of Children's Health, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), Maternal Infant & Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV), etc.
Report Preparation:
Gather data, prepare reports, and provide recommendations based on the data to the management team. Prepare and co-author written reports, publications, and oral presentations which include charts, graphs and tables that explain/demonstrate study findings, including recommendations and reports to outside funders and other partners and stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned.
Please consider joining us!
The Oregon Health Authority is an employer that's committed to providing each employee with opportunities for job enrichment, professional growth and strong emphasis on family life making living in Oregon an exceptional experience.
This position is located in Portland, Oregon. Our proximity to outdoor recreation spots allows you to take your pick: climbing, hiking, skiing, fishing, windsurfing, boating, cycling, camping and more. We have clean air and boundless cultural opportunities.
If you are interested in learning more about the State of Oregon, please visit http://www.oregon.gov/; or for more specific information about OHA, visit our Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/oha.
