Evaluation Specialist II

Evaluation Specialist II

The Evaluation Specialist II will coordinate HIV Case Surveillance quality assurance activities contributing to the evaluation of HIV/AIDS data collected through field investigation and reported to the surveillance system; contribute to developing strategies to monitor the quality and completeness of HIV surveillance data; perform analyses of HIV surveillance data and generate reports to evaluate data quality; aid in developing performance measures and conduct re-abstractions of medical records to evaluate the quality of field investigations; assess for retraining opportunities; perform data to care activities including out of care investigations; conduct data quality review of cases to assess criteria for Acute HIV Infection; support provider reporting activities which include educating reporters on reporting requirements and training providers on reporting via paper and the HIV Provider Portal; maintain and update standard operating procedures manuals; perform other appropriate related duties.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience in the evaluation and/or analysis of health, human services or related programs and/or fields; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and four years of such experience; OR six years of such experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of such experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in public health surveillance, HIV/AIDS surveillance, medical record review, and data quality assurance/quality improvement activities. Proficiency in Microsoft Access/Excel, SAS or other similar statistical software and relational databases. Experience working with confidential data. Experience with large, population-based, or other health-related data sets (e.g., SPARCS, Medicaid), disease registries.

Conditions of Employment: Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required. Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Travel up to 25 % of the time will be required. The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. This position will become eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work, after a waiting period of approximately six months, subject to satisfactory job performance, management approval and operational needs.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans.

About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRI plays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.

HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;
• And so much more!

Work Location Expectations

At HRI, the nature of hybrid and onsite work varies by position. Some roles require full onsite presence, while others allow a hybrid schedule. Managers determine the specific telecommuting expectations for each role based on operational needs and job responsibilities. If designated as hybrid, you will divide your time between working remotely and reporting onsite. Regardless of telecommuting status, all HRI employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their official work location and must reside in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Vermont.