Evaluator I

POSITION:  Evaluator I            
DEPARTMENT:  Community Wellness
REPORTS TO: Senior Program Manager, Data & Evaluation    
WORK HOURS: Full Time, 40 Hours Per Week, 100% FTE
STATUS: Non-Union, Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY
The Evaluator I will evaluate the effectiveness and impact of a portfolio of grant-funded Community Wellness programs improving the health and wellbeing of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other residents of our surrounding communities. This role will work closely with the Senior Program Manager, Data & Evaluation, Data & Evaluation team, and Program Managers to design and implement monitoring and evaluation plans, lead quantitative and qualitative data collection, perform analyses, share findings, and lead knowledge translation in a community-based setting. The Native American Health Center is an accredited institution and adheres to the standards of excellence set forth by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and the Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA).
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluation, Data Collection, and Analysis
1.    Lead data collection, monitoring, and evaluation efforts for grant-funded community wellness programs.
2.    Develop and implement evaluation frameworks and process/outcome evaluation plans aligned with program goals.
3.    Create and maintain data monitoring systems using tools including Smartsheets, Excel, and Epic EHR.
4.    Develop and administer surveys, interview guides, and other instrumentation to collect qualitative and quantitative data.
5.    Attend funder, grantee, and collaborative meetings.
6.    Meet all funder requirements and deadlines for data and evaluation deliverables.
7.    Ensure adherence to ethical standards and principles throughout the program evaluation process.
8.    Conduct literature reviews on topics across public health, Behavioral Health, Native/Indigenous health, and program evaluation.
Community Relationships and Participation
9.    Partner with Program Managers and other program staff to ensure meaningful participation by community members in all evaluation processes, including design, data collection, interpretation, and dissemination of findings.
10.    Facilitate Community Advisory Board meetings when appropriate.
11.    Work with staff and community to identify and develop projects that respond to community needs.
12.    Attend community events, groups, and gatherings to conduct data and evaluation activities.
13.    Keep all protected health information (PHI) confidential and abide by HIPAA guidelines for the release and disclosure of any PHI.
Reporting, Dissemination, and Knowledge Translation
14.    Prepare evaluation and data reports for internal and external audiences.
15.    Create visual deliverables to present data such as charts, infographics, and dashboards.
16.    Present results and findings for diverse internal and external audiences and settings, including grantee meetings, community gatherings, staff meetings, and to NAHC leadership and/or the Board of Directors.
17.    Develop or collaborate on manuscripts for peer reviewed publications, abstract submissions, and conference presentations.
Staff Collaboration, Training, and Supervision
18.    Provide regular feedback to Program Managers, staff, and community partners to improve program design and delivery. 
19.    Develop and implement trainings on data and evaluation topics for Community Wellness Department staff, community members, and community partners.
20.    May be asked to supervise students or interns, if applicable.
General Duties and Responsibilities
21.    Attend all scheduled meetings and training sessions as required, ensuring meetings do not overlap and adequate travel time has been allocated.
22.    Adhere to ergonomic safety standards, maintaining proper posture and engaging in regular ergonomic stretches. 
23.    Prioritize safety by ensuring that all tasks and operations are conducted with the highest consideration for the well-being of all personnel, including oneself. 
24.    Take prompt and appropriate corrective measures to address any concerns related to employee health and safety that are brought to one's attention. 
25.    Perform effectively under pressure, managing multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines efficiently. 
26.    Demonstrate cooperative and professional behavior at all times when interacting with supervisors, colleagues, subordinates, clients, and the community. 
27.    Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and Director of CWD.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1.    Master’s Degree in Public Health, Evaluation, Social Sciences, or related field with 2+ years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience. Equivalent combination of relevant experience and on-the-job training may substitute for formal education requirements.
2.    Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis skills using tools including Qualtrics and Microsoft Excel.
3.    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4.    Prior experience working with low-income, culturally diverse populations with cultural competence and humility.
5.    Excellent attention to detail.
6.    Comfort both working independently and collaborating on diverse teams.
7.    Vaccination Level 2: Must be able to provide TB, Physical, season flu and proof of Vaccination immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella & TDAP prior to start date. If vaccination records are more than 10 years old, titers are required to confirm immunity.
8.    BLS/CPR certification must be obtained prior to start date and kept current at all times.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
9.    Knowledge of the Bay Area Native American community and/or prior experience conducting evaluations with Native/Indigenous communities or Tribes.
10.    Familiarity with Indigenous, culturally responsive, and equitable evaluation frameworks and methodologies.
11.    Expertise with specific data analysis programs, e.g. R, SPSS, Atlas.ti, Dedoose, NVivo, etc.

Benefits: Native American Health Center (NAHC) considers our employees to be our most valuable resource and offers an excellent benefit package: competitive salaries, personal time off (PTO) or sick/vacation leave program, and an employer contribution 403(b) retirement plan to full-time regular status employees. We also provide medical, vision, dental, flexible spending, group term and voluntary life insurance coverage for employees and their dependents—with a percentage of employee contribution for dependent medical premiums.
Note to Applicants: Please be advised a post job offer, pre-employment Physical, TB test and Vaccination Clearance are required as a condition of employment. Vaccination Levels: 0 – Limited - require only TB, Physical & Seasonal Flu; 1 – Full Panel with exposure of Blood Borne Pathogens – requires, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, TDAP, Varicella, Hepatitis B, TB, Physical & Season Flu; 2 – Full panel no exposure of Blood Borne Pathogens – requires Measles, Mumps, Rubella, TDAP, Varicella, TB, Physical & Seasonal Flu. Additionally, you may be asked to get a Department of Justice Fingerprinting and/or Federal, State, County criminal background check clearance as a contingency for an offer of employment. Criminal clearances are obtained to protect the welfare and safety of clients receiving services at NAHC.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin or other non-merit factors.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Native American Health Center abides by the mandates of the ADEA (protecting individuals 40 years and older) and considers age a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Native American Health Center abides by the mandates of the ADA and considers disability a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations. Furthermore, NAHC will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.