Description

TITLE:  Program Evaluation Writer, Center for Program Evaluation

REPORTS TO:  Director, Center for Program Evaluation

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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

IPRO is launching a new Center for Program Evaluation which will conduct quantitative and qualitative studies related to Medicaid managed care and public sector healthcare programs. Evaluation topics will include access to healthcare and support services, delivery system transformation, performance improvement, primary and behavioral health care integration, primary and maternity care homes, population health, and health equity.

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IPRO is seeking an experienced program evaluation writer to join the qualitative evaluation team. The individual will expand the Center’s capacity to produce clear, accessible reports and case studies based on interviews, focus groups, and surveys. The writer must have health care quality improvement knowledge and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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DUTIES        

1. Participate in interviews with health care professionals and, less frequently, patients.
2. Write summaries of interviews and focus groups that capture the priorities of the evaluation in a clear, concise manner. Consider diverse audiences.
3. Participate in survey design, data collection, and qualitative analysis.
4. Work with project managers to assure deliverables meet deadlines and standards.
5. Serve as a resource for other department activities.
6. Conduct writing training workshops for other IPRO staff.

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QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. At least five years of experience writing on health care topics.
3. Knowledge of health care quality improvement.
4. Excellent writing skills.
5. Excellent interviewing skills.
6. Ability to incorporate feedback constructively.
7. Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
8. Some travel is required, not expected to exceed 3-5 days/month once it is safe to travel.
9. Working at an IPRO office preferred. Will consider remote work location.

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About IPRO

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IPRO is one of the nation’s premier healthcare quality evaluation organizations. IPRO supports government agencies and other stakeholders in developing and evaluating health care programs, health information technologies, data sharing, and incentive programs that facilitate cost and quality transparency and promote evidence-based best practices.

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Our wide-ranging portfolio of activities includes working with providers on clinical quality improvement; providing independent external review and analysis of Medicaid managed care service delivery; supporting the provision of high-quality End-Stage Renal Disease services; and acting as an impartial clinical review agent in medical appeals.

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IPRO’s staff of more than 400 professionals includes physicians, registered nurses, mental health professionals, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, data analysts, medical record reviewers, health policy experts, pharmacists, coding professionals, claims analysts, auditors, programmers, systems analysts, web technology experts and healthcare communications specialists. IPRO also retains a network of more than 300 board-certified physician consultants.

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IPRO is headquartered in Lake Success, NY and also has offices in Albany, NY; Hamden, CT; Morrisville, NC; Hamilton, NJ; Beachwood, OH; and San Francisco, CA.

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