Research Associate - Institute Community Health in Malden, Massachusetts at Cambridge Health Alliance

Location: Commerce Place
Category: Research
Department: Institute Community Health
Job Type: Full ime
Union Name: Non Union

Work Schedule: Day
Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 8
Shift Details: Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm
Hours/Week: 40.00
Weekend Requirements: No
Holiday Requirements: No
On Call Requirements: No

Department Description

The Institute for Community Health (ICH) is a non-profit consulting organization that provides planning and assessment, participatory evaluation, applied research and data services to help local communities create sustainable health. The cornerstone of our mission is a commitment to community engagement in all aspects of the planning, evaluation and research processes, and a deep appreciation for the diverse experiences and values that communities contribute to health improvement. ICH has extensive experience working across sectors and with a broad array of organizations and institutions, including community-based organizations, city and state governments, hospitals and community health centers, and academic institutions. Our work spans a wide variety of topic areas, including chronic disease, health systems, youth development, health disparities, substance abuse, and mental health, among others.

Responsibilities:

The Research Associate is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day activities of evaluation, research, and planning and assessment projects, and conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Requirements:

• Experience in research or evaluation, including developing data collection instruments and collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
• Experience working with community organizations and diverse populations
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public health, public policy, sociology, psychology, or related field preferred
• Be at ease interacting respectfully with community partners and community members
• High attention to detail, good organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to balance multiple projects and be flexible in day-to-day work tasks
• Ability to work collaboratively with other ICH staff
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.