Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BME Strategies is a Massachusetts-based consulting firm specializing in public health programs. The Public Health Consultant will design, manage, and deliver projects that strengthen public health systems and improve community well-being, focusing on monitoring, evaluation, and quality improvement. Responsibilities • Lead and support M&E activities, including logic model development, indicator design, data collection planning, analysis, interpretation, and reporting • Conduct epidemiologic analyses, surveillance reviews, community health assessments, and other data-driven assessments that inform client priorities • Design and implement QI frameworks, including identifying improvement opportunities, facilitating QI projects, coaching teams on QI methods, and developing related tools and guidance • Support public health accreditation (e.g., PHAB) readiness, including performance management systems, documentation review, domain mapping, and development of required plans and policies • Conducting community outreach activities, including participatory evaluation and assessment approaches. • Lead and manage public health projects and programs, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and to a high standard of quality • Serve as a primary liaison between clients, community partners, and project stakeholders • Support the design and implementation of public health initiatives, trainings, and technical assistance activities across assigned projects • Develop and maintain organized systems for project tracking, data management, and reporting • Prepare high-quality written deliverables including data summaries, evaluation reports, dashboards, presentations, and policy or procedural documents • Collaborate with colleagues to build tools, templates, and guidance that enhance client capacity in M&E, accreditation, epidemiology, and QI • Contribute to business development by supporting proposal writing, scope development, and identifying new opportunities for ME/QI and accreditation support • Other duties as assigned in support of BME's mission and client commitments Skills • Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, or a related field (or equivalent experience) • 2-5 years of experience in applied public health at the local, state, or federal level • At least 2 years in a project management, consulting, evaluation, epidemiology, or accreditation-related role • Strong analytical abilities, with experience conducting quantitative and/or qualitative analysis • Exceptional organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities effectively • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences • Skilled facilitator capable of supporting QI sessions, accreditation workgroups, community outreach, or evaluation discussions • Proficient with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, R, Tableau, GIS, or similar) • Calm, adaptable, and solution-oriented in dynamic environments • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a remote environment • Familiarity with public health systems and practices at the local and state level • Understanding of evaluation frameworks, epidemiologic methods, QI tools, performance management, CHA/CHIP processes, and/or accreditation standards • Experience in at least one of the following focus areas is strongly preferred: Epidemiologic methods and analysis, Monitoring and evaluation, Quality improvement (e.g., PDSA cycles, performance management systems), Public health accreditation (PHAB) documentation, planning, or readiness support Benefits • 6+ weeks total leave, including paid vacation, sick time, personal leave, and floating holidays • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Health FSA and dependent care FSA • 401(k) with employer match • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance • One-time technology stipend • Opportunities for professional development and career growth Company Overview • Founded in 2004, BME Strategies is a Massachusetts-based consulting firm specializing in consulting services to local, state, and national governments, healthcare institutions, professional associations, and non-profit organizations. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Cambridge, US, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job