Healthy Start Evaluation Analyst

Are you committed to serving your community and making a difference in maternal and child health?

Join our team as the Healthy Start Evaluation Analyst, where your expertise will directly contribute to improving outcomes for families and reducing infant mortality. In this impactful role, you will manage all Healthy Start (HS) projects related to quality assurance, quality improvement, program performance monitoring, and evaluation in accordance with HRSA guidelines. You will be responsible for creating and monitoring systems for data collection, analysis, and dissemination, including professional publications that advance the field of maternal and child health and examine the factors that contribute to infant mortality, including racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic factors.

Apply today and help drive meaningful change where it matters most!

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on health equity and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance with a hybrid work schedule option
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of experience in conducting research studies, including compiling data and writing reports and summaries related to public program design, implementation, and evaluation 
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a relevant field
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis 

Other Requirements

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire
• Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test

We Also Value

• Master’s degree in public health
• Two years of experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation
• Two years of experience in a lead and/or Supervisory capacity

Job Contributions

• Design and monitor data information systems, including data collection and reporting, in compliance with all grant requirements in order to obtain the following information: participant demographics, health and psychosocial history, utilization of community resources, assessment results, participant-specific program interventions, and measurable participant outcomes in relation to program interventions
• In compliance with grant requirements, develop and implement ongoing data and performance evaluation to measure the impact of Healthy Start services in improving women’s health before, during, and after pregnancy
• Responsible for ongoing quality assurance, which includes a comprehensive analysis of data systems on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis in order to identify staff compliance and accuracy of data entry; implements Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects related to the data information systems in order to enhance program service provision
• Prepare comprehensive monthly reports for the Program Supervisor detailing data analysis findings in relation to program performance
• Evaluation plans must include an assessment of how local Healthy Start services increase community capacity to improve perinatal outcomes and will include partnerships with county and state epidemiology personnel, community data partners such as Maricopa Integrated Health Systems (MIHS), the Office of Family Health (OFH) Information Management Analyst, and project staff
• Work closely with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) Epidemiology Department to complete research and documentation for related professional publications and public health conference poster presentations
• Work closely with Healthy Start program leadership to ensure seamless implementation of Healthy Start services across the Program; attend regular Healthy Start case conferences and team meetings; provide staff training and ongoing technical support regarding the data information systems

Working Conditions

• Standard office work environment with administrative work, with some work in the field. May be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel occasionally
• Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree
• This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period
• Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware: Laptop computer, Cell Phone, Microsoft, Articulate 360, Well Family System