Quality Improvement Specialist (82103BR)

University Job Title

Research Associate 2, HSS **

Bargaining Unit**

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group) **

Time Type**

Full time **

Duration Type**

Fixed **

If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?**

Yes **

Other Fixed Duration Date**

29-Nov-2024 **

Compensation Grade**

Clinical & Research **

Compensation Grade Profile**

Research Associate 2 HSS (23) **

Wage Ranges**

Click here to see our Wage Ranges **

Searchable Job Family**

Research Res Support **

Total # of hours to be worked:**

37.5 **

Work Week**

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) **

Work Location**

West Campus **

Worksite Address**

400 C28 Admin West Campus Drive

Orange, CT 06477 **

Work Model**

Remote **

Position Focus**

This is a remote position. Occasional onsite visits may be required.

HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN 096) is a community-randomized, controlled, hybrid Type III implementation effectiveness study focused on Black MSM in selected Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) communities in the US South. HPTN 096 is a four component, multi-level integrated strategy. The Quality Improvement (QI) Specialist will assist with the Culturally Responsive Intersectional Stigma Prevention (CRISP) competent of the project. It is an organizational-level intervention that will take place in healthcare facilities in the US South and is designed to optimize the healthcare environment for Black MSM by addressing the intersectional experience of racism, sexual stigma, gender nonconformity stigma, and HIV-related stigma through training, collaborative quality improvement and technical assistance. This QI Specialist as member of a facilitator team to deliver the CRISP intervention which aims to reduce intersectional stigma in healthcare facilities that provide HIV prevention and treatment services in the Southern US.

The QI Specialist will use quality improvement approaches and methodologies to accelerate adoption of practices and strategies to optimize the cultural responsiveness of services provided to Black MSM in healthcare settings. The specific role within the CRISP facilitator team will be to provide oversight and coordination of all quality improvement activities. The individual will work closely with participating healthcare facilities and other study team members to facilitate the completion of quality improvement projects. The specialist will host forums for participating healthcare facilities to exchange knowledge regarding their intersectional stigma-reduction and quality improvement efforts. The specialist will work to identify facilitators and constraints to intersectional stigma-reduction in health care organizations and collaboratively devise strategies to overcome these implementation barriers. Additionally, the individual will monitor site-level healthcare climate metrics on a routine basis and apply quality improvement methods to analyze and reduce identified gaps.

In addition to the Essential Duties listed below, this position will also: The QI Specialist will implement the Quality Improvement collaborative protocol component of Health Prevention Trial Network (HPTN) 096. Collaborates with health care facilities and to develop, implement and evaluate quality improvement action plans for reducing intersectional stigma in their service delivery. Work with participating healthcare facilities (HCF) QI committees to identify, evaluate, and analyze quality trends that may impact HIV care/prevention program effectiveness with Black gay and bisexual men. Facilitate QI collaboratives between facilities that have similar QI goals. Provide ongoing technical assistance and training (scheduled and on-demand) to participating facilities, as needed. Work collaboratively with foundational workshop interventionists, prepare and present written reports and communications (both formal and informal) that summarizes findings from HCF self-review of data as well as recommend corrective courses of actions. Monitor the progress of CRISP action plans and will use a combination of evidence as well as their own expertise to provide guidance, training and direction to management and program staff to facilitate their efforts to reduce race and sexuality-based inequities in PrEP and HIV treatment outcomes.

In all work, supports YSN diversity and inclusion values and commitments.

A cover letter and resume are required with this application. **

Essential Duties**

• Carries out research within the scope of the established study protocol. Adheres to all human subjects regulations as defined by Yale University and the federal government that pertain to research studies. 2. Develops criteria for admission of study subjects based on goals and objectives of project. 3. Determines potential sources of funding and prospective partnerships. 4. Evaluates feasibility of accepting potential projects through analysis of staffing needs, resource requirements, financial costs, and current planned capacity of group. Negotiates contracts and/or changes with funder. 5. Develops original HIC/IRB submissions. Based on knowledge of science and research goals, collaborates with PIs on major revisions and contributes to scientific protocols. Plans and implements changes. 6. Develops forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; writes procedures manuals for data collection and coding. 7. Responsible for the documentation and transmission of study data. Ensures that report forms are accurately documented and completed in a timely manner at each site location. 8. Works independently to develop manage and organize multi site studies. Serves as primary coordinator between University, non-Yale collaborators, pharmaceutical companies, HIC, IRB and funding sources. 9. Performs descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software. 10. Designs and implements quality control measures to ensure accurate collection and processing of data. 11. Contributes in-depth, original thought and relevance to written reports and to the writing of abstracts and manuscripts.

Required Education And Experience

Master’s Degree in a related discipline and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. **

Required Skill/Ability 1**

Strong skills to engage and influence staff, management, clinicians, and providers at different levels and across departments; Familiarity with implementing change in health care environments. **

Required Skill/Ability 2**

Quality improvement skills with the ability to facilitate meetings, prioritize tasks, and see projects through from inception to completion on schedule. **

Required Skill/Ability 3**

Flexibility and ability to work well under pressure and proactively in a multiple time zone and in a multi-cultural team environment. Flexible hours required during some work or travel days. **

Required Skill/Ability 4**

Working knowledge of quality improvement models, measurement tools, and techniques, including collection, aggregation, abstraction, validation, analysis, and reporting of data. **

Required Skill/Ability 5**

Experience in data analysis, and/or statistical analysis. **

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills**

Bachelor's degree in healthcare professions, or a combination of comparable clinical education and/or experience. Minimum two (2) years of process improvement, quality improvement with familiarity of specific tactics such as interpretation of improvement data and trends over time, charter concepts, driver diagrams, the cycle of improvement and Plan Do Study Act. **

Drug Screen**

No **

Health Screening**

No **

Background Check Requirements**

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website. **

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement**

Required

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:

https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines **

Posting Disclaimer**

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. **

EEO Statement**

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA). **

Note**

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus