Job Description
Job Description
About Company:
Since 1978, Hispanic Health Council has been championing health equity promotion and social justice in Connecticut through groundbreaking research and innovative health and human services. Our dynamic, culturally competent team creates lasting change in vulnerable communities through evidence-based programs and advocacy. Through our transformative initiatives, we're making an internationally recognized impact while offering meaningful careers with real growth opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference, there's a place for you here!
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Associate III to join our team. As a Research Associate III, you will be responsible for conducting research, analyzing data, and presenting findings to support our organization's mission. You will work closely with other team members to design and implement research projects, manage data collection and analysis, and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders. Your work will contribute to the development of evidence-based policies and programs that improve health outcomes and social well-being.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in public health, social sciences, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in conducting research in health care or social assistance.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in public health, social sciences, or a related field.
- Experience with program evaluation, health policy analysis, or health services research.
- Experience working with diverse populations and communities.
- Experience with data visualization software, such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Experience with statistical software, such as SPSS.
Responsibilities:
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Design and implement research and evaluation projects, including developing research questions, study protocols, and mixed-method data collection strategies (surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.).
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Develop and apply evaluation frameworks with clear metrics to measure project success and impact.
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Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to inform project decisions.
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Prepare biweekly reports, presentations, and other materials to communicate findings to stakeholders.
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Collaborate with partners and team members throughout all phases of the study to ensure alignment with project goals.
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Stay updated on current research methods, tools, and trends in health care and social assistance.
Skills:
As a Research Associate III, you will use your strong analytical skills and experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis software to collect and analyze data, and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders. You will also use your excellent written and verbal communication skills to present complex information in a clear and concise manner. In addition, you will work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and stay up-to-date with the latest research methods, tools, and trends in the field of health care and social assistance.