Researcher/Technical Advisor

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices. 

Summary:

Goldbelt Apex LLC is pleased to announce the opportunity for an experienced Researcher/Technical Advisor to join our team. This position is integral to supporting the Indian Health Service (IHS) Tribal Injury Prevention Cooperative Agreement Program (TIPCAP). The Researcher/Technical Advisor will support the evaluation advisory contract by providing technical assistance and expertise in community-based injury prevention. This role involves contributing to the development of training tools and resources, assisting grantees with evaluation activities, and supporting various program tasks. The Researcher/Technical Advisor will work closely with the Project Director, IHS staff, and TIPCAP grantees.

Job Location: Remote, supporting HHS HQ in Rockville, Maryland. 

Travel Required: Site visits to Tribal grantee locations up to 4 times a year at a conference facility to be secured by the Indian Health Service, with the area not specified at this time. Goldbelt would provide travel reimbursement. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide professional oversight and technical expertise in best practices in community-based injury prevention program planning, development, implementation, evaluation, training, and resource development.

• Develop training tools and resources to assist Cooperative Agreement (CA) Programs in completing their established objectives.
• Develop and complete worksheets, spreadsheets, or other tracking methods for each TIPCAP site to track progress, barriers, and training needs.
• Conduct three to four webinars per contract year with all grantees, IHS POs, and IHS injury prevention staff.
• Review and update the IHS TIPCAP Handbook annually.
• Respond to technical assistance requests from all grantees, which may include referrals, data analysis, research, and assistance with implementing prevention strategies.
• Work with IHS staff to define required and recommended data variables and provide templates and data collection tools.
• Coordinate planning and participate in the annual TIPCAP workshop, including developing the agenda and recording notes.
• Conduct an annual survey of TIPCAP coordinators and compile annual profiles for each grantee.
• Participate in site visits to Part I grantees and conduct less formal annual site visits.
• Participate in monthly conference calls with the IHS Injury Prevention Specialist.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Expertise in community-based injury prevention and public health evaluation
• Strong analytical skills for data collection, interpretation, and reporting
• Ability to develop training materials, tools, and technical resources
• Proficiency in conducting webinars, workshops, and site visits
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and providing technical assistance
• Familiarity with federal public health programs and cooperative agreements
• Cultural competency and experience working with American Indian or Alaska Native communities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and presentations
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate with diverse teams remotely

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in community injury prevention and/or field-based public health practice.

• Experience in applying public health principles applicable to the science and evidence-based practice of community-based injury control and prevention theories, program evaluation, and interventions.
• A Master of Public Health degree or higher, or a Master of Science degree in a closely related field.

• Experience working with American Indian or Alaska Native communities.

Pay and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.