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American Institutes for Research · 6 hours ago

Principal Researcher, Quality Improvement and Learning Systems- Health

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $180K/yr

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Applying quality improvement and performance methods including Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) cycles, Total Quality Management (TQM), and Rapid Cycle Improvement (RCI), Six Sigma, Lean to support stakeholder needs.

Using knowledge of evidence-based implementation strategies and best practice to support local and/or national improvement initiatives.

Identifying and responding to technical assistance needs of stakeholders

Manage fast-paced projects of moderate to high complexity, including effective budget management, quality management, and staff management

Managing an online, collaboration space to support stakeholders

Designing strategies and communications to engage stakeholders in learning and sharing in a virtual environment

Monitor, coordinate, and provide work direction to assigned project staff and/or subcontractors, including review of their work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to quality standards, policies, and procedures

Managing and organizing online resources for stakeholder access and use

Using data to monitor effectiveness of the online collaboration space

Manage client expectations on a project or strategic level, including handling escalation on stakeholder/external issues

Creating action plans to implement technical assistance solutions

Supporting learning activities, such as webinars, affinity groups, office hours, and the development of written tools and resources

Support new business development efforts, including proposal writing, and position work to capitalize on future business opportunities

Qualification

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Quality improvement methodsEvidence-based implementation strategiesProject managementHealthcare quality improvementLearning networksAdult learning principlesHuman centered designHealthcare learning collaborativesSocial media strategyDigital library curation

Required

PhD with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree with a minimum of 11 years of relevant experience.

Experience managing or facilitating learning networks using online tools and resources.

Experience applying evidence-based implementation strategies to advance adoption of healthcare quality improvement initiatives.

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects and teams, strong project management and staff supervision skills required.

Experience in quality improvement methods/tools (e.g., Rapid cycle learning, Lean, PDSA, driver diagrams, etc.).

Knowledge of adult learning principles.

Knowledge of human centered design.

Knowledge and experience with healthcare learning collaboratives.

Knowledge of social media strategy.

Knowledge of digital library curation.

Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds, including presenting to and facilitating various-sized groups with a broad spectrum of perspectives.

Strong attention to detail with commitment to accuracy when writing.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, including leading and mentoring others.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace.

Comfortable working across a virtual/dispersed work environment.