Job Title:  Evaluation Specialist

Job Summary:  The Evaluation Specialist will work under the direction of lead evaluators to design and conduct evaluation studies for MCPH clients.  The position may act in the role of consultant to help build evaluation capacity for state and local partners or be responsible for all aspects of a program evaluation.  The Evaluation Specialist will generally work on multiple evaluation projects simultaneously.

Job Duties:

·           Assist in development and implementation of evaluation plans in collaboration with state and community partners and under the direction of the lead evaluator

·           Collaborate on development or identification of survey designs and/or implement surveys needed for specific analyses

·           Coordinate collection and entering of data

·           Develop and disseminate data analysis reports

·           Develop and maintain pertinent databases

·           Provide technical assistance in study design and evaluation methodology

·           Develop logic models

·           Write evaluation reports

·           Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

·           Masters Degree in Public Health or related discipline and 1 year program evaluation experience or BA degree in Public Health or related discipline and 5 years evaluation experience

·           Strong qualitative and quantitative research, data analysis skills

·           Excellent written and oral communications skills

·           Basic knowledge of the principles of evaluation and CDC framework for program evaluation a plus

Reporting

·           The position will report to the Vice President of Operations.  Specific project activities will be overseen by lead evaluators

Please submit coverletter and resume to:

Melissa Chadwick

mchadwick@mcph.org

Or mail to:

One Weston Court

 Suite 109

Augusta, ME 04330

Or fax to: (207) 629-9277

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