Program Evaluation Lead

Company: University of California - San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: October 16, 2024

Job Description:

Program Evaluation Lead







H_GHS-Programs-Core




Full Time




80372BR


Job Summary


Please note: Fully remote is negotiable for this role. We offer 100% appointment with 1 year with full benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement plans: 401K, pension).
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research professional with a full understanding of in-depth statistical analyses and / or research software programming techniques. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced technical Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) lead to support the ResilientShield project. The "Resilient Shield" is a CDC-funded initiative with the aim of enhancing public health responses through a collaborative modeling and action framework initially developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative involves multiple University of California campuses (UC San Diego is the main/coordinating entity and Dr. Malekinejad is the UCSF PI) and the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency. The project will develop an "enhanced reference design" of previous models, integrating agile data centers and adaptable methods for public health implementation. By leveraging novel data sources like wastewater surveillance, molecular epidemiology, and smartphone-based notifications, Resilient Shield intends to improve forecasting and analytic capabilities to predict and manage infectious disease threats effectively.

The approach will utilize advanced modeling techniques, including artificial intelligence, agent-based models, and dynamical systems, to understand and predict human behavior and system dynamics. These methods will be validated through serious games, drills, and exercises, providing realistic training scenarios for public health professionals. The project will also include rigorous monitoring and evaluation to assess performance and engage a broad spectrum of stakeholders throughout the project's lifecycle.

Dr. Malekinejad's team at UCSF leads on the RS center's Evaluation and Dissemination efforts. The successful incumbent will use their skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of analytical practices, researches, analyzes and develops solutions to a wide range of monitoring and evaluation issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

At UCSF, the ResilientShield project is housed at the CREST (Collective for Societal Resilience and Technology) Initiative and within the larger Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS). CREST aims to become a beacon of interdisciplinary research, education and outreach in pioneering initiatives that harness technology to fortify societies against present and future adversities.

IGHS is dedicated to improving health and reducing the burden of disease in the world's most vulnerable populations. It integrates UCSF expertise in all of the health, social, and biological sciences, and focuses that expertise on pressing issues in global health. IGHS works with partners in countries throughout the world to achieve these aims. IGHS seeks to improve health worldwide, especially in developing countries, through research that informs policy.

IGHS is committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment as we work towards becoming an anti-racist organization. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please see our statement on anti-racism here: https://globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/statement-structural-racism


Required Qualifications

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