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Sr. Health Services Research Analyst

Job Summary:

The Center for Health Services Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks an experienced research staff person to lead major components of qualitative and quantitative research projects in quality, safety, and health care delivery. The position requires intermediate-to-high level research skills to perform a variety of activities including project management, stakeholder interviews, analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data, and report preparation. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong qualitative or program evaluation skills and experience.

Department Summary :

The Vanderbilt Center for Health Services Research is a critical component for the Institute for Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and engages with more than 160 scientists and other professionals across VUMC to conduct research and discover, implement, and disseminate workable solutions for modern-day problems in health care delivery, health care quality, and patient-center outcomes. For additional information, please visit https://www.vumc.org/hsr/center-health-services-research.

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Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage research projects
• Use qualitative and quantitative research skills to lead small to medium-sized program evaluations
• Contribute to the design, coordination, and conduct of research studies
• Use advanced qualitative research skills to conduct stakeholder interviews and analysis/interpretation of the data
• Use statistical programming skills to manage, analyze, and interpret data
• Prepare reports, presentations, and manuscripts for scientific, clinical, and operational audiences
• Effectively communicate with collaborators across the institution
• Adhere to all policy and best practices across diverse healthcare settings
• Complete and follow all regulatory requirements, including IRB guidelines and submissions
• Serve as a resource to others and provide guidance to junior team members
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned

Additional Information:

This is a full-time position.

Salary is dependent upon education and experience.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

STUDY DESIGN & CONDUCT (ADVANCED):

Applies qualitative and quantitative research methods to perform preparatory, regulatory, and analytic tasking within the life cycle of a study.

DATA ANALYSIS (ADVANCED):

The ability to analyze data in an accurate manner.

DATA MANAGEMENT (ADVANCED):

Interpreting, analyzing and organizing reports and metrics.

PEER LEADERSHIP (INTERMEDIATE):

The ability to show leadership and influence people of equal rank in an effort to accomplish team goals.

PRESENTATION SKILLS (ADVANCED):

The ability to prepare effective presentations in content and function, able to speak competently to the level of the audience.

RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION (INTERMEDIATE):

Knowledgeable on all phases in the lifecycle of a sponsored research project. Well versed in and able to assist researchers in reducing compliance risks and assisting in routine and specialized processes.