Senior Public Health Research Associate
About Us
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.
Our Mission
As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.
The posted compensation range of $36.00 - $50.89 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
The Senior Public Health Research Associate is responsible for leading the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of technical assistance initiatives for community-based organizations, hospitals, and public health, health care, and social service providers focused on improving pregnancy and infancy outcomes. This position requires advanced expertise in conducting needs and assets assessments, project management, research, evaluation, statistical analysis, and evidence-based practices. This position will take on a leadership role in guiding junior staff, overseeing programmatic activities, and proactively identifying opportunities for new projects and creative solutions to address technical assistance needs. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, project management experience, and the ability to cultivate relationships with key stakeholders. The Senior Public Health Research Associate operates independently in community settings and must be able to travel throughout Los Angeles County.
- Technical Assistance and Program Support
- Serve as a primary point of contact for grantees, responding to real-time technical assistance needs with timely and practical solutions.
- Develop, update, and maintain protocols to support programmatic consistency and alignment with evidence-based best practices.
- Provide ongoing guidance to home visiting programs to ensure program fidelity, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with network partners to design creative and innovative solutions to program challenges.
- Facilitate rapid response support for partners facing implementation barriers, offering tailored technical assistance and resource development.
Job Requirements
- Bachelors in Public Health with a focus in Maternal and Child Health, Epidemiology, Behavioral Science, Nursing, or similar field and Three (3+) years related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Masters in Public Health, Maternal and Child Health, Epidemiology, Behavioral Science, Community Health, Early Childhood, or a related field and Two (2+) years of related work experience
- Coursework in Maternal and Child Health, biostatistics, data management, research methods, program evaluation, health policy, community health, epidemiology, or equivalent experience. Minimum 4 yrs. work experience in public health or community-based research setting or equivalent academic achievement
- Fire Safety, within 90 Days
Where You'll Work
Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.
Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here.
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