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Job Description Summary
The Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built.
Job Description:
Embedded within one of the largest community health centers in the country, the Weitzman Institute is dedicated to primary care innovation and transformation through research, education, and policy, with a particular focus on the underserved. Since 2007, the Institute has grown into a nationally recognized organization with expertise in health services research, continuing education, and workforce training. Its unique environment, within a safety-net health system, has enhanced its ability to conduct research and promote innovation aimed at improving outcomes, decreasing health disparities, and developing implementation strategies for evidence-based, integrated practice for Federally qualified health centers and other primary care practices nationwide. The Institute has worked with practices in all 50 states, focused on building provider capacity and overcoming provider isolation in 15 content areas highly relevant to primary care, including complex integrated pediatric care, trauma-informed care, pain management, substance use disorders, HIV and HCV treatment, COVID-19 care, LGBT Health, diabetes and health weight management, as well as other complex conditions.
The Research Scientist is a Masters prepared health care research professional who conducts independent research in alignment with the mission and vision of the Weitzman Institute. Successful applicants will have demonstrated quantitative and/or qualitative research skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, an interest in building a primary care-oriented research portfolio, the ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and either a track record or high potential for securing funding. Experience in implementation and/or evaluation also valued. Areas of particular interest include:
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