Job Summary:
The Department of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health seeks a half time Research Assistant II to support a one year, mixed methods study entitled “Lessons Learned from the Rise and Fall of Steward Health Care: Implications for Policymakers.” The project examines the Steward Health Care bankruptcy and comparable private equity–associated healthcare failures to develop early warning indicators and policy recommendations for regulators, policymakers, and the investment community.
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Principal Investigator and Co Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant II will support all phases of the project, including document and data collection, financial and policy analysis support, qualitative interviews, and preparation of publications and presentations.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conduct systematic searches for and retrieve publicly available documents related to Steward Health Care and comparable organizations, including audited financial statements, Medicare Cost Reports, bankruptcy court filings, regulatory reports, public health records, and incident management documents
- Organize and maintain structured databases and electronic files tracking key events, entities, financial and operational indicators, and relevant policy actions across states
- Assist faculty and a financial consultant with preparation of datasets, simple tabulations, and tables/figures to support more advanced financial and trend analyses
- Conduct literature and policy reviews on state and federal oversight of private equity involvement in healthcare delivery, including transaction review processes and reporting requirements
- Support key informant interviews by helping identify participants; coordinating outreach and scheduling; tracking consent and confidentiality documentation; and maintaining accurate records
- Attend interviews with project leadership; manage recording, detailed note taking, and organization of transcripts and qualitative materials
- Draft concise analytic memos summarizing findings from document review, financial analysis support, and interviews
- Contribute to drafting background sections, exhibits (tables/figures), and other content for a detailed white paper, an issue brief, and manuscripts for peer reviewed journals and professional outlets.
- Assist in preparing slide decks and other presentation materials for policymakers, regulators, professional societies, and academic audiences
- Provide general project coordination support, including maintaining the work plan and timelines; organizing meetings; preparing agendas and minutes; and assisting with IRB and data security documentation as needed
- Perform other related duties as assigned
PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of one year from the date of hire with the possibility of extension.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a benefits-eligible, part-time position with a schedule of 17.5 hours/week.