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Interested candidates should submit: (1) a resume/C.V.; (2) one-page cover letter summarizing your experience/skills related to this position and your interests in working at our organization (BMMA, Inc.), and (3) a list of 3 professional references (this does not mean reference letters). Place all documents in a SINGLE PDF file labeled with first initial and last name, underscore, BMMASrFellow (ex. JSnow_BMMASrFellow), and upload it through INDEED.com no later than Feb. 3, 2023.
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Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA) is a national Black women-led cross-sectoral, multi-disciplinary alliance. We center Black Mamas to advocate, drive research, build power, and shift culture for Black Maternal Health, Rights, and Justice. We envision a world where Black Mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy. BMMA was created out of a need to form a national voice and coordinating entity that can hold space and serve as a platform for Black women-led initiatives that are working to address the issues that impact maternal health disparities and inequities using the birth and reproductive justice, and human rights framework across all sectors. BMMA provides technical assistance, trainings, and capacity building for grassroots organizations, maternity care service providers (e.g. clinicians, midwives, doula networks and community health workers), academia, and the public health sector. We recognize that maternal mortality and morbidity is a global concern, and frame domestic maternal health policy and research within the global Black Feminist context.

The purpose of BMMA’s Research & Evaluation department is to build the evidence base in order to advance Black maternal and reproductive health through research and evaluation, utilizing BMMA’s holistic maternity care and research principles.

SCOPE OF WORK: The Senior Research Fellow will support a grant funded project in BMMA’s Research and Evaluation department focused on strengthening the capacity of state Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) to better engage local BIPOC communities and integrate equitable practices into their review processes to improve reporting of maternal deaths. This project will require interfacing with local state government officials, BIPOC-led community based organizations, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, BMMA Alliance partners, and MMRC members. The Fellow will report directly to the Associate Director within the Research and Evaluation Department of BMMA on a weekly basis. The Fellow is expected to reside in the Atlanta, GA area but work remotely (due to COVID-19 safety precautions) with occasional in-person meet-ups with BMMA staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recent graduate from a Master in Public Health, Health Administration, or other degree program in Public Health, Sociology, Epidemiology, Evaluation Anthropology, or related field or first-year Doctoral student in Public Health, Sociology, Epidemiology, Evaluation, Anthropology or related field
• Experience developing partnerships, providing technical assistance, and engaging community partners in meaningful ways
• Experience working in the field of public health, reproductive justice, human rights, social sciences and/or maternal and infant health
• Demonstrated experience working on quantitative, qualitative and/or evaluation research projects
• At least one year’s experience cleaning and coding using data analysis software (SPSS, STATA, R, NVivo, etc..)
• Experience collecting quantitative data using Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, REDCap, etc
• Experience writing research reports and providing logistical coordination for a project or program within an academic, non-profit, or public health setting
• Experience monitoring policy legislation and conducting policy analyses
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite applications, including Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, and SharePoint and willingness to gain proficiency in other computer programs
• Proficiency in using Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Forms, and Google Sheets
• Proficient in using ZOOM, Microsoft Teams, SLACK, Asana, or similar remote work productivity platforms
• Experience with presenting to and convening multiple stakeholders
• Strong ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and take initiative with active and consistent communication with management
• Meticulous attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Ability to create, implement, and evaluate research and project management protocols to ensure quality assurance
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well both individually and with a team
• Good judgment in asking for clarification when necessary and proactively updating supervisors or progress and problems on a timely basis
• Ability to work well in a startup environment
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse set of people, leaders and organizations to advance the mission of the work

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative duties:

• Coordinate meetings, preparing meeting summaries and drafting agendas
• Plan and execute of administrative and logistical aspects of convenings, webinars, and in-person gatherings
• Manage online records of all project information and materials including participant contact information
• Organize and manage shared drives and archive project files upon project completion
• Assist Director, Associate Director, Project Manager and/or Research Administrator with tasks which could include budget, reports to funders, project schedules, contract payments and IRB submission processes
• Conduct other administrative related duties as assigned

Data related tasks:

Data collection

• Outreach to participants and partner organizations serving BIPOC communities
• Schedule interviews, focus groups and listening sessions
• Manage participant compensation
• Assist in the preparation of survey questions and interview guides
• Design, format and proofread questionnaires with direction from department leadership and project manager on content
• Moderate focus groups, listening sessions or conduct interviews
• Administer quantitative surveys via google forms, survey monkey, qualtrics, etc

Data management, processing and analysis

• Implement data analyses using Stata and NVivo
• Investigate and troubleshoot issues related to data collection in quantitative and qualitative software
• Basic programming to read quantitative data, create and recode variables and generate data tables
• Clean, de-identify, code and analyze qualitative data transcripts
• Assist in the maintenance of updated reference lists and group library settings in Zotero

Policy monitoring and analysis

• Monitor MMRC legislation in engagement states
• Providing policy analysis and remain informed on federal maternal health initiatives affecting MMRCs

Preparation of reports, manuscripts and presentations:

• Participate in the drafting and/or review of articles and project reports
• Preset findings and represent BMMA at meetings and conferences
• Co-lead webinars and MMRC convenings with support from department leadership and project manager on community engagement efforts
• Assist with writing funder reports and participate in calls with funders
• Search for and gather literature and relevant information and conduct literature reviews
• Check and format references
• Assist with preparing reports, manuscripts posters or presentations for dissemination
• Fact-check manuscripts, reports, tables and presentations

Perform other job related tasks or projects as assigned.

COMPENSATION:
The Senior Research Fellow will receive a monthly stipend between $4000 - $5000 depending on qualifications and experience, and must be able to work 30 hours per week to complete duties within this role. The Senior Research Fellow is expected to reside in the Atlanta, GA area but work remotely (due to COVID-19 safety precautions) with occasional in-person meet-ups with BMMA staff.

DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted and reviewed continuously until February 3, 2023. This position will remain open until filled.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

Interested candidates should submit: (1) a resume/C.V.; (2) one-page cover letter summarizing your experience/skills related to this position and your interests in the position, and (3) a list of 3 professional references (this does not mean reference letters). Place all documents in a SINGLE PDF file labeled with first initial and last name, underscore, BMMASrFellow (ex. JSnow_BMMASrFellow), and upload it through INDEED.com no later than Feb. 3, 2023.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $4,000.00 - $5,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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