Program Evaluation Lead

Title : Program Evaluation Lead, Surveillance Systems and Informatics

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Duration : 8+ Months

Payrate : $48 / Hr on W2

Location : Nashville, TN (Hybrid)

Essential Job Tasks :

Data and Evaluation Coordination Activities :

• Work with management team to develop and implement evaluation and quality improvement strategies, tools, and data collection plans to track outcomes.
• 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; assist with data interpretation.
• Ensure integrity of data reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis by performing data integrity checks.
• Troubleshoot and ensure that data is collected and entered according to 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.
• Lead program evaluation and quality improvement training and orientation of new program staff.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop a culture of quality improvement.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Master’s 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 multi-tasking skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other data entry platforms; ability to work under strict deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead without formal authority; ability to gain support from 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 team member.
• Ability to work with individuals with varying degrees of computer knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills in both oral and written forms.
• Ability to handle deadlines, details, and complexity.
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Job Type : Contract

Pay : $46.00 - $48.00 per hour

License / Certification :

Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location : On the road

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