Associate Program Evaluation Analyst

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

 

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for an Associate Program Evaluation Analyst at our National Center in Dallas, TX.

 

The Associate Program Evaluation Analyst is responsible for executing implementation and outcomes evaluation activities performed by the American Heart Association’s Data Science and Evaluation team.  Collaborates on the development and implementation of program evaluation activities for American Heart Association programs and initiatives aimed at the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and promotion of ideal cardiovascular health. This position will support the evaluation of our Healthcare by Food Initiative, which coordinates scientific research, public policy advocacy, and stakeholder education to advance food is medicine interventions that incorporate healthy food into health care to treat, manage, and prevent diet-related diseases.

 

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Responsibilities

• Develops and implements program evaluation activities for the Data Science and Evaluation team for programs across the portfolio of the American Heart Association’s programs and initiatives. Draft reports and presentations detailing evaluation background, critical evaluation questions, evaluation methods, findings, and recommendations.
• Develops and implements surveys (paper and online), interviews, and focus groups, and ensures quality control of data collection.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of data collection plans (using quantitative and qualitative methods) that secure buy-in from all key stakeholders (including the program implementer) and which optimize information-flow through the program life cycle (planning, implementation, and evaluation).
• Drafts reports and presentations detailing evaluation background, critical evaluation questions, evaluation methods, findings, and recommendations.
• Conducts literature reviews, participates in the production of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications and presentations; provides input for presentations at scientific conferences and meetings.
• Works as a collaborative member of the Data Science and Evaluation team.

 

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Public Health (MPH/MSPH), Public Policy (MPP), or related field OR Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years of relevant work experience
• One (1) year of experience creating and implementing data collection instruments for both quantitative (surveys/questionnaires) and qualitative (interview/focus group guides) approaches
• One (1) year of experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative data analyses
• Ability to understand scientific communication (journals, briefings, reports, statistics, etc.) and to synthesize scientific/evaluation findings into reports or communications for both lay, business, and scientific audiences
• Knowledge of public, community, and population health
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders, including representatives of priority populations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products for project management purposes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and perform well during times of increased workload
• Interest in lifelong learning and opportunities for professional development and growth

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in software used for data collection and statistical analysis (e.g. Qualtrics, R, Excel) and qualitative analysis (e.g., NVivo, Dedoose)
• One (1) year of experience designing and implementing evaluations for health-related programs focused on cardiovascular diseases