Researcher ; PN

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The Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (BMCFH) is looking to fill this role that plays a critical part in advancing the bureau’s initiatives by leading complex research and evaluation efforts that inform public health programs and policy decisions.

• Lead the design, coordination, and execution of complex research and evaluation projects supporting BMCFH programs.
• Independently develop research methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative approaches, surveys, and evaluation instruments.
• Analyze large and complex datasets using advanced statistical techniques to assess program effectiveness, outcomes, and participation.
• Manage data collection, quality control, and database management for bureau‑wide research initiatives.
• Apply statistical software tools such as SAS and SPSS to conduct multivariate analyses, projections, and rate calculations.
• Integrate and link state and national public health datasets to generate meaningful, user‑friendly reports.
• Prepare clear, actionable research reports, presentations, and data summaries for leadership, advisory councils, funders, and stakeholders.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and technical advisor on research, evaluation, and data interpretation.
• Collaborate with internal programs, state agencies, academic partners, and external organizations on shared research efforts.
• Support performance measurement, results‑based accountability, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to grant and cooperative agreement development by providing research design and evaluation components.
• Conduct literature reviews and respond to internal and external data and information requests.

May require travel.

• 24 months of training or 24 months of experience in planning and conducting research studies using operational, mathematical, analytical, and/or statistical research techniques and preparing related reports.
• OR 12 months of experience as a Researcher 2 (position 66922).
• OR equivalent of the minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Statistics or a related field (e.g., Public Health, Epidemiology, Early Childhood).
• Experience with computer software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with statistical software (SAS, SPSS).
• Experience conducting statistical analysis.
• Experience writing technical reports using health‑related data.
• Experience developing and delivering presentations.
• Experience working with maternal and child health programs.
• Experience monitoring and developing program evaluation instruments (surveys, performance metrics).
• Experience with various research methods (literature reviews, web‑based reviews, surveys).

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well‑being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish. The Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (BMCFH) is organized to support families by improving birth outcomes and the health status of women, infants, children, and youth, including children and youth with complex health care needs.

Work Location:

Health Department Building, Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio.

Schedule:

Full‑time, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.

Union: OCSEA.

Compensation: $30.55 per hour (approximate).