Senior Research Associate--Weitzman Institute- REMOTE
Community Health Center

Job Description Summary:
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:

GENERAL 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 Senior Research/Evaluation Associate is a masters or higher-level research professional providing high level support for research projects conducted at the Weitzman Institute. The Senior Research/Evaluation Associate is expected to manage individual research projects, support grant and manuscript preparation, and work closely with the research team to plan and coordinate research efforts across the Institute. This includes identifying new and emergent research opportunities, helping build staff capacity in research methodology and data analysis, and designing and implement new research projects. In addition, the Senior Research/Evaluation Associate will work closely with Weitzman's regional and national academic partners to cultivate opportunities for student education and mentoring in community-based research.

III. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct project management for one or several individual research projects
• Provide content and support for Weitzman manuscript and grant preparation
• Work with Weitzman staff and outside collaborators to expand the research program through collaboration with other academic entities, and further development of internal CHCI and WI staff
• Provide direct supervision and mentoring to members of the junior research staff
• Work closely with the Director for Research and other senior researchers to identify opportunities for additional investigation within existing Weitzman projects and initiatives
• Lead regular, recurring, cross disciplinary research team meeting
• Work closely with the Director for Research and other senior researchers to coordinate research staff assignments and allocations
• Provide support and mentoring to students and WI research staff to help in developing their research interests and capabilities.

III. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Formal Education & Certification: Masters-level or higher training in health-related field.

Knowledge & Experience: Knowledge and experience in research. Strong track record managing and supporting research projects, grants, publishing and presenting research findings.

Personal Attributes

• Strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Clear, concise and persuasive writing, communication and presentation skills.
• An orientation to deadlines and details.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with employees at diverse levels.
• Excellent and detailed research and analytical skills.
• Decisive and exercises good judgment under pressure.
• Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptionally self-motivated and directed.

V. PRIMARY CONTACTS

Leadership Team.

All levels of internal employees.

Community contact including federal, state and other external partners

VI. PHYSICAL EFFORT/ENVIRONMENT

This position is completely remote.

VII. WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS

Hourly work schedule at set hours

IIX. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION

Confidentiality of business and patient information is a requirement. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies.

This Position is available for remote work.

Time Type:
Full time

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