Description
The Mississippi State Department of Health seeks a qualified external program evaluator to lead a comprehensive, CDC‑aligned evaluation of its WISEWOMAN cardiovascular‑health program. The contractor will develop an evaluation plan, manage data collection and analysis, produce quarterly briefs and an annual report, maintain a Power BI dashboard, and provide technical assistance and capacity‑building to program staff. The effort is a firm‑fixed‑price, 2½‑year contract valued at $50,000 per year, with optional renewal for up to three additional years.
• Develop evaluation plan & logic model within 30 days of award.
• Define indicators, data‑flow, and data‑quality procedures.
• Quarterly data cleaning, stratified equity analyses, and fidelity assessments.
• Conduct mixed‑methods qualitative work (interviews, focus groups).
• Produce quarterly data briefs, an annual comprehensive report, and maintain a monthly‑updated dashboard.
• Deliver quarterly learning sessions and ad‑hoc technical assistance.
• Ensure HIPAA, 2 CFR 200, and state privacy compliance; manage DUAs/BAAs.
• Provide cost/effort analyses and support CDC reporting.