Program Evaluation Lead

Job Title : Program Evaluation Lead

Location : Nashville, TN

Duration : 9 Months

Type : Hybrid

Job Description :

The Program Evaluation Lead is responsible for working with the management team to develop and implement evaluation and data collection strategies; managing evaluation and data collection operations; producing reports and performing data analysis to support evaluation; and ensuring that data collection and entry procedures follow agreed-upon protocols. The Program Evaluation Lead also trains and supports team members on program evaluation processes, metrics, and best practices; ensures that SSI programs are incorporating program evaluation processes and practices within their routine activities. The Program Evaluation Lead is responsible for working with SSI and CEDEP programs to incorporate evaluation findings into quality improvement activities and plans, and monitoring the implementation of those plans.

Essential Job Tasks :

• Data and Evaluation Coordination Activities
• Work with management team to develop and implement evaluation and quality improvement strategies, tools, and data collection plans to track outcomes.
• Work with management team to incorporate data / evaluation and quality improvement into program planning, reporting, and staff meetings.
• Stay abreast of, and evaluate, current trends and practices in public health research and evaluation.
• Make recommendations to ensure effective and efficient data collection, dissemination, and reporting.
• Produce periodic program reports for program managers and senior management for program management / evaluation purposes; assist with data interpretation.
• Ensure integrity of data reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis by performing data integrity checks and working with program staff on data entry problems.
• Troubleshoot and ensure that data is being collected and entered in accordance with relevant protocols and evaluation plans.
• Maintain complete and adequate files, records and documentation.
• Maintain and update database and data collection procedure manuals.

Leadership Activities

Minimum Qualifications :

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities :

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Ability to handle deadlines, details and complexity.