Description
The Mississippi State Department of Health seeks a qualified external program evaluator to support its WISEWOMAN cardiovascular health initiative. The contractor will develop evaluation plans, 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 contract at $50,000 per year for a 2½‑year period (approximately $125,000 total), with the possibility of up to three one‑year renewals. Deliverables include an evaluation logic model, data quality plan, mixed‑methods analyses, equity‑focused reporting, stakeholder training sessions, and compliance documentation (HIPAA, 2 CFR 200, DUAs/BAAs). Travel is limited to two overnight stays and 718 miles, reimbursable at federal rates. The evaluator must have strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, experience with public‑health program evaluation, and familiarity with CDC WISEWOMAN metrics.
• Scope: design/evaluate program, data management, mixed‑methods research, reporting, dashboard maintenance, technical assistance.
• Duration: 2½ years (30 months) starting approx. Dec 1 2026.
• Budget: $50 k/yr firm‑fixed‑price; optional hourly TA.
• Required expertise: public‑health evaluation, equity analysis, HIPAA compliance, CDC WISEWOMAN.
• Deliverables: Evaluation plan, quarterly data briefs, annual report, Power BI dashboard, training sessions, compliance documentation.