The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. We are currently seeking a Program Specialist, Population Health, for the Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET) located in our downtown Chicago office.
Essential Functions
Create written documents which include guides and toolkits related to population health programming through the synthesizing of information from a variety of sources.
Conduct interviews and develop case studies of promising practices from the field.
Develop content for newsletters, social media or other communications. Support development and design of slide decks or presentations. Updates and maintains population health website.
Support the grant writing and submission process for the population health program.
Support research and evaluation activities for multiple projects, including conducting reviews of peer-reviewed and grey literature sources across a variety of subject areas. Assist with collecting data through interviews, environmental scans, and reviews of secondary data sources.
Support project management activities, including submission of IRB applications, financial reports for grant-funded projects, and project deliverables.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure coordination of work in order to support the population health agenda and initiatives.
Maintain project plans and tracks population health projects to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
Assist staff with logistics for conferences and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in public health, epidemiology, social science, health administration, public policy, health care- related fields.
3-5 years experience, with a minimum 3 years of experience in participating in multiple aspects of projects, including assisting in project research and development, collection of data, synthesis and communication of program outcomes, developing project plans to assist in team organization, communicating regularly with internal and external program participants and customers.
Experience working in health systems, social services, or in the public health sector preferred.
Knowledge Requirements: Familiarity with common approaches to research and analysis. Knowledge of health care industry trends, with specific attention to population health management and community health. Knowledge of meeting planning and logistics.
Technical Requirements: Intermediate computer and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills are required. Ability to learn analytical software is required.
Abilities Required: Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Proven ability to conduct research.
Benefits
We offer an excellent total compensation package, which includes medical/dental coverage (PPO/HMO), vision care, life insurance, short and long-term disability plans, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid vacation/holidays/sick days, wellness programs and more!
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call (312) 422-3000 and ask for the Director, Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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