Public Health Consultant – Monitoring, Evaluation, Quality Improvement

Job Description: • Lead and support M&E activities, including logic model development, indicator design, data collection planning, analysis, interpretation, and reporting. • Conduct epidemiologic analyses, surveillance reviews, community health assessments, and other data-driven assessments that inform client priorities. • Design and implement QI frameworks, including identifying improvement opportunities, facilitating QI projects, coaching teams on QI methods, and developing related tools and guidance. • Support public health accreditation (e.g., PHAB) readiness, including performance management systems, documentation review, domain mapping, and development of required plans and policies. • Conducting community outreach activities, including participatory evaluation and assessment approaches. • Lead and manage public health projects and programs, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and to a high standard of quality. • Serve as a primary liaison between clients, community partners, and project stakeholders. • Support the design and implementation of public health initiatives, trainings, and technical assistance activities across assigned projects. • Develop and maintain organized systems for project tracking, data management, and reporting. • Prepare high-quality written deliverables including data summaries, evaluation reports, dashboards, presentations, and policy or procedural documents. • Collaborate with colleagues to build tools, templates, and guidance that enhance client capacity in M&E, accreditation, epidemiology, and QI. • Contribute to business development by supporting proposal writing, scope development, and identifying new opportunities for ME/QI and accreditation support. • Other duties as assigned in support of BME’s mission and client commitments. Requirements: • Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, or a related field (or equivalent experience). • 2–5 years of experience in applied public health at the local, state, or federal level. • At least 2 years in a project management, consulting, evaluation, epidemiology, or accreditation-related role. • Experience in at least one of the following focus areas is strongly preferred:- Epidemiologic methods and analysis- Monitoring and evaluation- Quality improvement (e.g., PDSA cycles, performance management systems)- Public health accreditation (PHAB) documentation, planning, or readiness support • Strong analytical abilities, with experience conducting quantitative and/or qualitative analysis. • Exceptional organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities effectively. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences. • Skilled facilitator capable of supporting QI sessions, accreditation workgroups, community outreach, or evaluation discussions. • Proficient with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, R, Tableau, GIS, or similar). • Calm, adaptable, and solution-oriented in dynamic environments. • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a remote environment. • Familiarity with public health systems and practices at the local and state level. • Understanding of evaluation frameworks, epidemiologic methods, QI tools, performance management, CHA/CHIP processes, and/or accreditation standards. Benefits: • 6+ weeks total leave, including paid vacation, sick time, personal leave, and floating holidays • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Health FSA and dependent care FSA • 401(k) with employer match • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance • One-time technology stipend • Opportunities for professional development and career growth Apply tot his job