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HEALTH EQUITY IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH SCIENTISTKPSC R&E Div of Health Services Research (Open Rank) - Pasadena California
Company: Undisclosed Location: Pasadena, California
Posted On: 05/04/2024
The Department of Research & Evaluation (R&E) at Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) seeks to expand our health equity and implementation research portfolio to improve the health and well-being of our diverse community. The primary objective of this overall research program is to build sustainable partnerships with KPSC health system leaders, front-line clinicians, patients and families, R&E scientists, and other national, state, and community collaborators to develop, implement, and rigorously evaluate scalable programs, practices, and innovations to eliminate persistent health disparities in the diverse communities of Southern California. Priority health equity focus areas include cardio-metabolic diseases, medication adherence, vaccinations, cancer care, maternal health, mental health, obesity management, and digital access. This is an open-rank Research Scientist position (equivalent to an Assistant (I), Associate (II) or Full (III) Professor) for an investigator with relevant experience and expertise in health equity and implementation science research. Qualifications include a PhD or equivalent in health services research, implementation and improvement science, systems science, epidemiology, nursing, psychology, or related field, or an MD or equivalent with a masters degree in a related field. The candidate must be able to consistently demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to design and conduct culturally sensitive research with all communities, although it will be especially beneficial for candidates to be culturally knowledgeable and have a deep understanding of issues impacting the diverse communities that we serve. The successful candidate will be expected to: - Develop and/or sustain an independent, externally funded program of research that is recognized nationally and internationally that directly translates to improved patient care and outcomes, and health of the community.
- Collaborate with investigators within R&E and with external investigators in health care and academic settings to advance knowledge in implementation science that advances health equity.
- Collaborate with KP clinicians and leadership to design, implement and evaluate innovative models of care for diverse KP members and patients to promote health and well-being.
- Provide service to the scientific community through reviewing manuscripts for publication and serving on editorial boards and grant review panels.
- Present at internal and national and international scientific meetings.
- Maintain awareness of scientific developments within the area of expertise, both in terms of new methodology and new research activities.
- Serve on and may chair departmental committees based on experience and expertise.
- May teach, lecture, and/or mentor students at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine and/or other academic settings.
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