Strategic Program Officer, Health Systems Transformation

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in Princeton, NJ seeks a Program Officer to lead research and evaluation across Transforming Health and Health Care Systems. You will design and manage studies, develop performance measures, and collaborate with staff to disseminate findings to diverse audiences.

Ideal candidates bring deep expertise in health equity, systems thinking, and strategic planning, with experience translating evidence into policy and program impact.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in research and evaluation methods; strong analytic skills.
• Experience and leadership potential in health care systems and public health.
• Ability to work across teams and with external partners to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage research and evaluation initiatives to advance health equity.
• Plan and monitor funding requests, budgets and project plans with internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft summaries, assess grant activity, and monitor program performance indicators.
• Collaborate with communications to disseminate findings and lessons learned.

Skills

Research methods

Analytic skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in public health / policy / data science

Job description

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in Princeton, NJ seeks a Program Officer to lead research and evaluation across Transforming Health and Health Care Systems. You will design and manage studies, develop performance measures, and collaborate with staff to disseminate findings to diverse audiences.

Ideal candidates bring deep expertise in health equity, systems thinking, and strategic planning, with experience translating evidence into policy and program impact.