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Consultant

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), a leading public health research and consulting organization, is seeking a highly motivated individual with program management experience for a Consultant role in our Boston, MA office.  The Consultant will work directly with the Vaccine Unit at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. This position is responsible for Supporting the Vaccine Unit and supervising JSI staff working in the Vaccine Unit.  The ideal candidate will be an organized and energetic self-starter who can work both independently and as part of a team. 
 
A successful JSI Consultant is a creative problem solver, able to quickly pivot in changing environments, and committed to advancing racially equitable approaches to improving health systems.  The consultant role is varied and diverse, and may require the individual to grow their skills and knowledge in project coordination/management, development of project deliverables, facilitation, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, and business development.  
 
While this position will begin with supporting the Vaccine Unit at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, upon the end of the project, the consultant will contribute to projects across JSI’s portfolio in technical assistance and training, strategic planning, research, program evaluation, and/or health communications.  

 The salary for this position is $68,000-$85,000, depending on education and years of experience

Responsibilities: 
 
  • Coordinate with Vaccine Unit management to identify department wide goals and objectives for vaccine management and distribution and develop strategies to communicate and implement changes and interventions to meet goals and objectives
  • Monitor and evaluate the Vaccine Unit’s progress towards goals and objectives
  • Oversee the daily activities of a team of approximately 7 JSI employees acting as Vaccine Management Specialists (VMS) and assist Vaccine Unit management with oversight of all Vaccine Unit staff activities 
  • Implement new and enforce current Vaccine Unit systems, policies, and procedures with all Vaccine Unit staff
  • Assist Vaccine Unit management in the development and maintenance of workflow and training materials
  • Support JSI staff in recruiting and selecting employees for future VMS positions
  • Develop work and lunch schedules for the Vaccine Unit staff
  • Conduct performance evaluations for JSI VMSs in a timely manner
  • Attend regularly scheduled and urgent meetings as requested
  • Monitor, track data and resolve issues of data quality in the Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS).  Coordinate with providers and other staff members to resolve data issues
  • Complete other duties as assigned
  • Work on other JSI projects and contribute to business development as needed and as time allows, including after the initial project ends
 
Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in related field with at least one year of U.S.-based public health experience following completion of advanced degree, or at least 7 years of relevant professional experience
  • Commitment to advancing health and racial equity
  • Demonstrated skills in project coordination/ management including establishing project work plans, processes, and protocols; managing timelines; supporting cross-functional teams; and developing internal relationships through effective communication 
  • Experience working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in a high pressure environment
  • Highly organized and attentive to detail. Comfortable independently managing multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound professional judgement.  Maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and confidence to request clarity when necessary
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Desktop and other office software

Preferred:
  • Experience working with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health or other government agencies
  • Knowledge of COVID-19 vaccine distribution, administration, storage & handling, and billing