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What is a public health associate?

A Public Health Associate is a professional who supports public health initiatives by assisting in disease prevention, health promotion, and emergency preparedness. They typically work with government agencies, community organizations, or healthcare institutions to collect data, implement public health programs, and educate communities. Their role may involve conducting outreach, analyzing health risks, and supporting policy development. Public Health Associates often gain hands-on experience in public health practice and may use the position as a stepping stone for advanced careers in epidemiology, health administration, or related fields.

What does a public health associate do?

A typical day for a Public Health Associate involves collecting and analyzing public health data, supporting the development and implementation of community health initiatives, and preparing reports to share findings with supervisors and stakeholders. You may spend time collaborating with team members, participating in outreach events, or coordinating with local health agencies to address current health concerns. Depending on the employer, you might also assist with workshops, educational campaigns, or policy research. The role is generally dynamic and project-oriented, providing opportunities to learn from experienced professionals and make a tangible impact in the community.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a public health associate?

To thrive as a Public Health Associate, you need a strong background in public health concepts, data analysis, and program implementation, often supported by a degree in public health or related field. Familiarity with epidemiological software, statistical tools like SPSS or SAS, and standard reporting systems is typically required. Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills help you work effectively across different community organizations and stakeholders. These abilities enable Public Health Associates to analyze community health issues, support effective interventions, and ensure successful program outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Public Health Associate job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Hybrid job distribution.

Research Associate III

Yale New Haven Health

New Haven, CT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Provides project coordination to ensure project tasks are completed according to timelines and meet deadlines.

  • Facilitates communication within project teams, with leadership, and external organizations, and manages project documentation.

  • Supports project leadership in developing analytic plans, synthesizing results, and preparing deliverables.


Yale New Haven Health rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 232 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

305th of 898 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
The Yale/Yale New Haven Hospital Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE) is a leading national outcomes research center dedicated to transforming healthcare for the betterment of people and society by leveraging data, analytics, and technology. We have assembled a talented, multidisciplinary group who are committed to developing solutions to the practical needs of medicine and healthcare. Our organization combines the highest academic ideals with a pragmatic approach that emphasizes the production of useful knowledge. We are distinguished by our creativity, dedication, experience, and skills, and our commitment to having our work make a tangible difference to patients, the public, and society. For additional information on CORE, please visit our website: www.medicine.yale.edu/core. The Research Associate III (three) will report to the Manager, Quality Measurement Programs (QMP). The Research Associate III provides task coordination for technical teams working under federal grants and contracts at CORE. The primary role of the Research Associate III is to provide project coordination to multidisciplinary technical teams according to timelines and ensures high quality products meet deadlines. The list of job responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties that management may deem necessary from time to time. The duties of this position can be carried out remotely if this meets the business need of CORE and adheres to the YNHH Alternative Work Schedule poilcy. Flexible work schedules and telecommuting are available if needed and or desired.
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Responsibilities
  • Provides project coordination according to internal and external project timelines and ensures that deliverables are met by contract deadlines.
  • Maintains project timelines, monitors project progress, and identifies risks to meeting deadlines.
  • Facilitates communication within project teams, to project leadership, and with external organizations.
  • Drafts, reviews, formats, and proofs high quality documents for presenting and dissemination to stakeholders and/or for public posting.
  • Prepares (e.g., draft, edit, review, finalize) contract deliverables on time with direction from project leadership.
  • Supports project leadership in developing analytic plan, synthesizing analytic results.
  • Schedules, prepares for, and facilitates focused meetings with internal CORE teams and external organizations.
  • Organizes and manages project documentation, including analytic results, key decisions, project trackers.
  • Delegates work and is a resource to more junior staff by reviewing and guiding the quality of their work.
  • Provides research support, such as drafting meeting minutes or conducting ad hoc research, when necessary on project teams.
  • Provides training and onboarding to new staff to project teams.

Qualifications
EDUCATION
  • A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in public health, epidemiology, healthcare, human services or related field is required. Masters degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience with at least 1 year of experience in a coordination role or having coordinator duties in a paid research setting. A masters degree may substitute for 1 year of work experience.

SPECIAL SKILLS
  • Knowledge of research methodology and protocols and survey methods. Must demonstrate excellent writing skills, organization ability, communication skills, computer skills and knowledge of research processes. Thorough knowledge of computer software packages such as MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, MS Project and EndNote.

YNHHS Requisition ID
189903

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