Overview

This position is working for a wholly owned subsidiary of The Joint Commission.

The Analyst is responsible for performing project work at the foundational level with general guidance. The Analyst supports the execution of various NQF projects within both the Quality Measurement and Applied Innovation Teams, including projects related to healthcare performance measurement and improvement. Projects may relate to healthcare measurement topics, such as healthcare data standards (e.g., HL7 FHIR), healthcare data interoperability, patient safety, value-based payment, quality/accountability programs, and other healthcare topics. The Analyst is specifically responsible for document 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.

This is a Hybrid opportunity in Washington, DC .

This working for National Quality Forum. NQF is a proud affiliate of The Joint Commission.

Responsibilities

• The Analyst supports NQF projects, convening meetings, and other core organizational, project, and administrative work/tasks.Technical Research and Document Development/Preparation• Provide research support for NQF projects, which may include but is not limited to the following:o Provide synopses or summaries of research findings specifically relevant to the project scope; ando 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 in-person and virtual event 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 partiescontributing 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant work experience required or Master’s degree (i.e., MPH, MSHA, MHA, MS) with at least 1 year of relevant work experience.Experience:• Strong knowledge of the healthcare delivery system, public health, health policy, performance measurement and/or quality improvement.• Experience working in the healthcare delivery system and/or with healthcare IT; clinical experience a bonus.• Experience working in a nonprofit membership or consensus-based organization preferred.Skills/Abilities:• Foundational ability with conducting environmental scans and larger research tasks with guidance.• Experience drafting portions of PowerPoint deliverables/materials and proficiency with developing portions of written deliverables.• 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.• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.• Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.• Proficient in use of MS Office suite.• Experience with databases and SharePoint preferred

Note: Employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 as a condition for employment.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to this position. The description is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and working conditions associated with this position. All requirements are subject to possible modification and reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.