Visiting Senior Research Specialist, Health Policy

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 12, 2024
Visiting Senior Research Specialist, Health Policy Visiting Senior Research Specialist, Health Policy Hiring Department: Office of Population Health Sciences - IHDD Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1028317 Posting Close Date: 11-25-2024 Budgeted Amount: The budgeted salary range for the position is $130,000 to $150,000 Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Description: About Us: The Institute of Healthcare Delivery Design (IHDD) is part of the Office of Population Health Sciences (OPHS) which sits within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs (OVCHA) at UIC. IHDD applies human-centered design to healthcare delivery to break down barriers to accessing quality healthcare and to make healthcare systems, services, and experiences that "fit" people and enhance lives. Position Summary: The Visiting Senior Research Specialist, Healthcare Policy Innovation advances the Office of Population Health Sciences - Institute for Healthcare Delivery Design's research expertise, organizational capabilities, thought leadership, and business development efforts in health policy and healthcare solutions. This role is critical in connecting user research to healthcare policy and policy to innovative healthcare delivery solutions. They are responsible for all aspects of the project from development through delivery and perform complex study and data collection methods. Duties & Responsibilities This role splits their time across 4 areas: Leading research projects and relationships through IHDD's Healthcare Policy practice Supporting one or more Advising projects at a time through research, strategy, ideation and implementation Create research-informed thought leadership about Healthcare Policy and Practice Innovation Communicating research results and best practices in a number of forums. RESEARCH Develop objectives and design of research and data collection procedures. Conceptualize, initiate, and execute research goals for projects. Conduct research on policies and practices within Health and Human Services across the country by connecting with experts, stakeholders, and industry professionals. Research state and federal grants to understand detailed requirements and shape projects, research plans, and possible solutions to deliver on these requirements. Helps structure healthcare and government agency projects and research plans in conjunction with current state federal and state policy. Evaluate current developments and research findings to determine their potential applicability to research projects. IDEATION Collaborate with IHDD leadership to develop and implement a vision for the Healthcare Policy practice. Lead creative ideation and solutioning for projects with heavy policy and grant-making components Help teams develop innovative healthcare solutions that may be implemented within the framework of existing policy options COMMUNICATION Prepare, organize, and communicate research results. Co-creates a point of view about innovation within Healthcare Policy that can be articulated through case studies, articles and other forms of thought leadership, including presenting at conferences and other venues. Models and encourages a culture of care, collaboration, and constant learning at IHDD, including staff professional development in health policy and health care topics and relevant current events. Collaborate with Executive Director to write papers, grants, and other documents for publication based on research findings and may co-author articles for publication and present at symposiums and conferences. STAFF MANAGEMENT May act as supervisor or team lead in directing and coordinating the work of lower-level staff. Guide, train, and advise lower-level researchers and students on techniques, methods, and procedures. Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in social science or related field required. A minimum of 5 years related research experience. Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in social science preferred. A minimum of 5 years related experience in health care systems or policy development informed by research. *Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers* : Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. 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