Evidence-based Practice Centers

Evidence-based Practice Centers: The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) created the Evidence-based Practice Centers (EPCs) in 1997 to conduct evidence reports for the Effective Health Care (EHC) Program. In December 2019, the latest 5-year contracts were awarded to 9 EPCs. https://www.ahrq.gov/ The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) announces an exciting job opportunity: Deputy Director of the Evidence-based Practice Center Division. AHRQ produces evidence to make health care safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable, and affordable, and work within the U.S. DHHS and with other partners to make sure that evidence is understood and used. In support of this mission, the EPC Division produces evidence syntheses using robust and rigorous methodologies and advances the methods of evidence synthesis to ensure scientific rigor and unbiased reviews. Duties of the Deputy Division Director include: (1) overseeing evidence synthesis on a variety of clinical or healthcare delivery topics such as models of care, behavioral or other complex interventions, pharmaceuticals, devices, etc., as well as on systematic review and other translation methodologies; (2) providing direction on the program’s portfolio of new evidence review topics (3) representing the Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement (CEPI) and AHRQ on committees and workgroups that focus on evidence synthesis methods, within AHRQ, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the federal government, or with other groups; and (4) developing, managing, and analyzing studies/projects within his/her area of expertise, and serving as a subject matter expert for major research projects conducted and supported in his/her area of expertise. The successful candidate should have knowledge in evidence synthesis and evidence-based practice; ability to lead and direct projects involving the input of groups and individuals with differing interests and views; and ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with national organizations to stay aware of the newest research, methods, and developments. Additional information about the EPC Program can be found in the link here: https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/about/epc. For more information about the position and to apply, go to USAJOBS.gov or click on this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/817375400. The closing date is November 12, 2024.