Role of the Director of Health Equity Research and Analysis
This is a new position that will report to the Senior Vice President (SVP) for AHE. This individual is expected to bring expertise in health equity research and health policy to the work of AHE and the Commonwealth Fund’s other cross-cutting research programs, helping to develop and implement strategies to promote and enhance the role of equity in the foundation’s work.
The Director of Health Equity Research and Analysis will split time between work on AHE research projects and cross-cutting work in support of all Fund research programs and operations. The Director of Health Equity Research and Analysis will also be responsible for tracking equity efforts across the Fund and for health equity generated research originating through the AHE program.
Specific Job Responsibilities
Advancing Health Equity Program Responsibilities
- Assess grant proposals for the validity and appropriateness of their methodology, particularly the use of data and research techniques known to effectively address health equity issues.
- Review deliverables from funded grants for potential collaboration across the Fund.
- Assess grantee-submitted manuscripts and other content for their suitability for publication. Synthesize outcomes from various grants to highlight successes, lessons learned, and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with the AHE team and other Fund experts to develop surveys and health equity tracking tools and advise Commonwealth Fund programs on both staff-led and grantee-led research related to health equity.
- Oversee a small grantmaking portfolio to advance equity and research.
- Collaborate with the AHE Program Officer and SVP in the development of briefing materials and policy briefs and serve as coauthor or lead author on AHE publications and peer-reviewed journal articles.
- Under the guidance of and in partnership with the SVP, play an integral role in strategy development by providing data-driven insights that inform allocation of resources for equity-related initiatives and research. Prepare detailed memos and backgrounders to inform strategic decisions and initiatives.
- Prepare impactful convenings, social media communications, and presentations to internal and external partners, ensuring all are backed by thorough research and reflect the Commonwealth Fund’s work to address equity and advance the foundation’s strategic goals.
Cross-Cutting Work Responsibilities
- Assist the SVP in advising program teams on opportunities to mitigate health disparities. Advise on research related to health equity across the Commonwealth Fund, both intramurally and through our grantmaking, to help dismantle systemic racism in health care policy and practice.
- Plan and facilitate internal cross-cutting meetings, work with the SVP to facilitate workgroups to ensure all team members are aligned with the foundation’s equity goals. Organize content and agendas for meetings that focus on integrating equity in programming and operational practices.
- Conduct reviews of equity initiatives within programs providing critical research-based insights for internal and external stakeholders. Assess and analyze organizational health equity goals and strategies to ensure alignment with the Fund’s mission and values and prepare resources for communicating these to internal and external partners. Analyze data to identify trends and generate recommendations that align with equity objectives.
- Collaborate with Fund team members to oversee the development of survey instruments, analysis of responses, and dissemination of results.
- Partner closely with the SVP to support the Fund’s management team, AHE team, and other programs and departments, and other key partners to ensure the Fund’s goals are met and to introduce and leverage new strategic initiatives and partnerships.
