Job Information
The Joint Commission Analyst, Quality Programs in D.C., District Of Columbia
POSITION SUMMARY
The Analyst is responsible for performing project work at the foundational level with general guidance. The Analyst supports the execution of various NQF projects related to healthcare quality measurement, implementation, and improvement. Projects may relate to healthcare measurement topics, such as quality measure development, testing, evaluation, and implementation; healthcare data standards (e.g., HL7 FHIR); healthcare data interoperability; value-based payment; quality/accountability programs; and other healthcare topics. The Analyst is specifically responsible for materials development/preparation, supporting and coordinating in-person and virtual multistakeholder and team meetings, communications regarding assigned projects, conducting research on healthcare quality and measurement topics, and project support activities.
ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Analyst supports NQF projects, multistakeholder engagement, and other core organizational, project, and administrative work/tasks.
Technical Research and Materials Development/Preparation
- Provide research support for NQF projects, which may include but is not limited to the following:
Provide synopses or summaries of research findings specifically relevant to the project scope; and
Conduct environmental scans for existing measures, best practices, or clinical care guidelines; literature reviews; and data analyses.
- Draft portions of project overviews, internal and external meeting materials, memos, reports, and other documents as requested by the project senior staff.
Project Support and Communications
Provide project execution support, including scheduling, supporting meeting logistics, notetaking, and working with the project manager to monitor timelines.
Communicate with project stakeholders about project timelines and key milestones.
Ensure that all deliverables and materials are provided to stakeholders in a timely manner.
Coordinate internal communications within and across NQF departments.
Assist with the convening and providing real-time support for stakeholder in-person and virtual meetings, webinars, and conference calls.
Ensure that project webpages and/or project databases are maintained, current, and accurate.
Specific Contributions
Work with senior staff on projects to evaluate quality improvement and best practices and performance measures, as assigned.
Effectively interact with colleagues within the department and NQF, as well as external parties contributing to Quality Programs projects.
Recommend solutions and process improvements at the task level.
Provide positive representation of NQF to external parties and promote NQF within network.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant work experience required or Master’s degree (i.e., MPH, MSHA, MHA, MS).
Experience:
Strong knowledge of the healthcare delivery system, public health, health policy, performance measurement and/or quality improvement.
Experience working in a nonprofit membership or consensus-based organization preferred.
Skills/Abilities:
Proficiency drafting portions of written deliverables.
Knowledge or experience with conducting environmental scans and larger research tasks with guidance.
Experience drafting portions of PowerPoint materials.
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with competing and changing priorities.
Ability to prioritize time effectively, delivering assigned tasks and materials on time, and operating with independence and efficiency.
Experience supporting event logistics, including clear communication of next steps.
Strong attention to detail.
Willing to assume responsibility, self-starter who can apply new skills quickly.
Willing to learn about complex healthcare topics (e.g., artificial intelligence).
Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
Proficient in use of MS Office suite.
NQF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.