Health Equity Program Officer — Communities

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Program Officer for Healthy Communities. You will design and manage research and evaluation strategies to advance health equity, develop performance measures, and disseminate learnings across RWJF and external audiences.

Ideal candidates bring a strong equity orientation, experience in community research, and the ability to work across teams to implement strategic plans that improve community health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion as core guiding principles.
• Experience in community participatory research and community development.
• Education equivalent to a Ph.D. with 3+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage research and evaluation strategies to improve health equity.
• Develop performance measurement systems and disseminate findings.
• Collaborate with internal staff, partners, and external stakeholders to advance objectives.
• Lead the team in monitoring program indicators and grant activities.

Skills

Equity focus

Research & evaluation

Collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Ph.D. in medicine or public health or related field

Job description

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Program Officer for Healthy Communities. You will design and manage research and evaluation strategies to advance health equity, develop performance measures, and disseminate learnings across RWJF and external audiences.

Ideal candidates bring a strong equity orientation, experience in community research, and the ability to work across teams to implement strategic plans that improve community health outcomes.