DEPARTMENT: Healthcare Delivery and Disparities Research
REPORTS TO: Associate Director, Healthcare Delivery and Disparities Research
POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Associate will contribute to the implementation of PCORI’s research agenda, including assisting with carrying out the mission of PCORI’s Healthcare Delivery and Disparities Research program. The Program Associate works independently, with guidance, and collaboratively in conducting the following activities: program development, topic-specific research, project management, contract review and interim report analysis, and meeting development and implementation. The Program Associate assists in designing and implementing new initiatives, evaluating proposals, and monitoring programs and awards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Gather, synthesize, and analyze literature to cultivate background information and identify key findings relevant to Healthcare Delivery and Disparities Research.
- Coordinate and implement meetings, such as workgroups, task forces, advisory panels, and webinars.
- Participate in long and short-term program development, planning, and evaluation of team initiatives and programs.
- Collaborate and work with all other PCORI departments, including Contracts Management, Finance, Engagement, and Communications as necessary.
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT:
- Support Program Officers in the active monitoring of funded projects to ensure on-time submission of deliverables, appropriate documentation, real-time status reporting of projects, and timely completion of award.
- Support Program Officers in the pre-award process for proposed submissions.
- Produce reports, presentations, and related materials regarding PCORI and HDDR program activities and outcomes with direction from the Program Director, Associate Director, and/or Program Officers, as appropriate.
- Assist with implementing PCORI’s processes for funding awards and policies of PCORI.
- Work with Program Officers, Program Associates, or other staff and consultants to assess results from previous and current awards and contracts, and to actively communicate results and findings to other staff, awardees, and the field as appropriate.
- Assist Program Officers with the refinement of high priority research topics for the program, including work related to topic briefs, landscape reviews or other project development, ensuring accuracy of activities and timely delivery.
- Lead multi-faceted projects and develop project plans which identify key issues, problems, approaches, timelines, and resources required.
- Support PCORI’s survey and evaluation work as needed.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS:
- Attend external meetings and conferences on behalf of PCORI, at the discretion of the Program Director. Program Associates may also respond to public inquiries about the application process.
- Work with senior leadership to coordinate and/or prepare materials for PCORI’s Board of Governors or subcommittee meetings.
- Assist Program Director, Associate Director, Program Officer and/or Program Manager with administrative and facilitation tasks, as needed and requested.
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Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above.
Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
*PCORI STAFF CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT - No PCORI employee can receive a direct financial benefit from a healthcare related organization during the course of his/her employment with PCORI.
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PCORI conducts background checks on all applicants.
PCORI is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in the workplace.
Required Skills
- Strong project management skills, including demonstrated ability to think independently, to be flexible and to juggle multiple priorities for multiple managers, work with minimal supervision, and to be tolerant of ambiguity and change;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Excellent analytic skills and ability to synthesize and translate complicated material into clear and simple language;
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals and periodicals, technical proceedings, or governmental regulations;
- Personally motivated to support PCORI’s mission and goals; work independently and in teams to think imaginatively about opportunities; to create and respond to novel and innovative approaches to addressing an issue; to inspire others to work towards achieving team goals;
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; collegial, energetic, able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, awardees, consultants, external funders, and others who contribute to program development and management;
- Sound judgment and maturity, exemplified by consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally;
- Ability to make decisions, justify recommendations, and be responsive and clear with proposal applicants;
- Strong research and electronic communications skills;
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative and team environment;
- Ability to travel as required;
- Ability to link organizational goals to individual department mission and activities;
- Ability to envision innovative solutions;
- Proficient in the use of technology.
Required Experience
- Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., MPH, MPA, MPP; MHA; or MBA) or its equivalent with two (2) to five (5) years of related work experience is required.
- Experience in health or health care related field, preferably in the non-profit or government sector and experience or knowledge working in a funding agency/organization is preferable.
- Experience in assessing and evaluating healthcare systems, health services research and methods, and/or as a clinical researcher (acting as a Research Coordinator) is desirable.
- While the Program Associate will be expected to support projects focusing on a variety of health-related topics, interest and/or experience with research related to mental and behavioral health, substance use disorders, telemedicine and m-health, and/or maternal and child health will be beneficial.