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