The Health Services Researcher will work in collaboration with the program team, clinicians, quality improvement specialists, and programmers. The ideal candidate will have research experiences in some or all of the following:

• The design and implementation of qualitative research studies, including conceptualizing and operationalizing data collection from consumers, health care providers, regulations, and medical records; and conducting analysis using advanced research methods for qualitative data (including data derived from surveys, focus groups, documents, etc.). Data collection and reporting methods will include interviews, focus groups, questionnaire development, survey administration, document review and coding, and case studies.
• The design and implementation of quantitative research studies, including analysis of the relationships between the healthcare delivery system design, patient healthcare utilization, spending, population characteristics, provider characteristics, and contextual factors impacting health such as poverty, education, and housing. Data sources will include claims/encounter data, public health records, population files, provider profiles, and other sources as needed to answer study questions.
• Candidates experienced in mixed-methods research that is inclusive of some or all the approaches described above would also fit these positions.
• Importantly, candidates must be able to work with clients, lead teams, write reports, and give presentations about the evaluations in clear language accessible to people with a wide range of expertise other than research.

Potential opportunity for hybrid & remote work available.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the principles of primary care, maternal and newborn health, population health, and quality improvement.
• Computer proficiency with a developed knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and an aptitude for acquiring working knowledge of specific software applications such as those found in ambulatory EHRs or other sites that provide health care services. Knowledge of one or more existing ambulatory EHR software packages is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with clinicians, other health professionals, and internal staff.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
• Superior critical and system thinking, and problem solving ability.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• The ability to travel to practices sites as required, up to 15 days per year.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Doctorate in health services research, epidemiology, health policy, statistics, or other related field, preferred, or a master’s degree with five years of relevant policy research experience.
• Five years of experience in public health, health services research, health care policy, health care quality improvement, epidemiology, or health outcomes research, required.
• Expertise in qualitative and/or quantitative research applied to at least one of these topics: Medicaid policy, healthcare performance improvement, population health, social determinants of health, healthy equity, managed care, or health administration.
• SAS programming, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of quality improvement, preferred.

The salary range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. The annualized salary range for this position is $100,000.00 – $135,000.00. Actual salary depends on a variety of factors including experience, education, credentials, location and budget.

The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

IPRO is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.