[Jobs] Fwd: Job Opening at CPEHN - Policy Analyst (fwd)

[Liz Ozselcuk]

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Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:53:06 -0700
From: Peter Brownell <Peter at PeterBrownell.net>
To: elto at demog.berkeley.edu
Subject: Fwd: Job Opening at CPEHN - Policy Analyst

Liz,

This might be of interest to some Demog students/Alums. It is in Oakland.

Peter


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From: Pam Flood <pflood at cpehn.org>
Date: Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 3:06 PM
Subject: Job Opening at CPEHN - Policy Analyst
To: LA-LABOR-JOBS at newlists.sscnet.ucla.edu


Spread the word!


Organizational Background

The California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN) works to ensure that
all Californians have access to quality health care and can live
healthy lives. CPEHN’s mission is to eliminate health disparities by
advocating for public policies and sufficient resources to address the
health needs of communities of color. To find out more about CPEHN go
to www.cpehn.org.



Position Summary

CPEHN is looking for a full-time Policy Analyst based in our
Sacramento or Oakland office. The Policy Analyst is responsible for
helping to monitor and take action on health policies, conduct public
presentations, and represent CPEHN at various stakeholder meetings.



Major duties will include:

·        Monitor and analyze state and national health policies
regarding their impact on communities of color.

·        Write letters of support, sample letters, and fact sheets on
CPEHN priority legislation and the state budget.

·        Attend and represent CPEHN in local coalitions, community
events, and stakeholder meetings.

·        Conduct public presentations about CPEHN and the
organization’s policy agenda.

·        Provide support for CPEHN events such as developing materials
and interactive activities, and helping with on-site registration.

·        Assist with research on policy issues.



Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Public Policy,
Public Health, Law or related field or the equivalent work related
experience in public policy and advocacy is highly preferred.

·        At least two years of health policy experience.

·        Knowledge of California state legislative and budget processes.

·        Experience with health care issues affecting communities of color.

·        Excellent communication and networking skills to convey
messages and build relationships with a wide range of audiences.

·        Strong analytical, writing, public speaking, and research skills.

·        Organized and detail-oriented.

·        Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.

·        Comfortable working in a small office environment.

·        Ability to apply initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness.

·        Ability to travel approximately 20% of time.



Compensation

$40,000 – $45,000 FTE (DOE). Excellent benefits.



To Apply

Submit a cover letter and résumé to: Pam Flood, CPEHN, 1221
Preservation Park Way, #200, Oakland CA 94612 or via e-mail at
pflood at cpehn.org.



Deadline

Position open until filled. We will begin reviewing applications immediately.



______________________________
Pam Flood
Director of Operations
California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN)
1221 Preservation Park Way, Suite 200
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 832-1160 (phone)
(510) 832-1175 (fax)
pflood at cpehn.org

Register for CPEHN’s biennial conference, Voices for Change: Uniting
for Health Equity,

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