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