[Jobs] Activist Scholar opening at Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies

[Leora Lawton]

> The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies is seeking
> applications for a Program Director in its Health Policy Institute.
> This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced
> scholar/activist seeking to work in Washington, D.C. at one of the
> nation's leading research and policy organizations working to advance
> health equity and racial justice.  The position description is below.
> Interested applicants should visit the Joint Center website at
> http://www.jointcenter.org/content/employment-opportunity-program-director-hpi.
>
>
>
> JOB TITLE:	Program Director
> CLASSIFICATION:	Professional/Exempt
> REPORTS TO:	Vice President and Director, Health Policy Institute and
> 		Director of Operations & Outreach
>
> JOB SUMMARY:	Responsible for the quality and success of Joint Center
> Health Policy Institute (HPI) research, programs, and initiatives.
> He/she will work closely with the Vice President and Director of the
> HPI and Director of Operations & Outreach to manage the institute’s
> day-to-day program activities, and supervises program staff to ensure
> program success.  He/she will also help conduct research and policy
> analysis, develop new partnerships, support departmental and program
> operations, and develop evaluation and assessment strategies.
>
> DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
>
> •	Assists the Vice President and Director in the development and
> 	execution of HPI program plans and organizational strategic plans
> •	Assists in identification of new and emerging research and policy
> 	issues for HPI
> •	Responsible for day-to-day management of key programs and
> 	initiatives, including but not limited to HPI’s PLACE MATTERS
> 	Initiative
> •	Prepares and distributes written materials, including research
> 	reports, brochures, fact sheets, and other publications
> •	Collaborates with the Director of Operations and Outreach on program
> 	and budget development and management
> •	Originates and contributes to proposals to secure new funding for
> 	projects or program activities
> •	Meets with Congressional staff, federal agency officials, and senior
> 	staff at outside organizations to discuss HPI activities and advance
> 	health equity issues
> •	Speaks at meetings and conferences, either as an invited guest or as
> 	a representative of the HPI Director
> •	Communicates regularly with HPI stakeholders and consultants
> •	Keeps Senior Program staff informed of program successes and challenges
> •	Creates clear, realistic and measurable objectives for accomplishing
> 	program goals.
> •	Captures best practices and shares with the senior management and
> 	stakeholders
>
> Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
> •	Extensive knowledge of a range of health equity topics related to
> 	racial and ethnic health inequities, including health care access and
> 	quality and social determinants of health
> •	Knowledge and experience working with community-based organizations
> •	Knowledge of research methods and community-based participatory
> 	research strategies
> •	Understanding of policymaking and the role of research in informing
> 	public policy at local, state, and federal levels
> •	Experience with grantwriting and grants management, as well as
> 	public and private health funders
> •	Proficiency with Microsoft programs including Word, Excel,
> 	PowerPoint, and Access, and Adobe
> •	Knowledge of database, website management and social networking tools
> •	Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, required
> •	Professional experience in a not-for-profit environment preferred
> •	Ability to work independently and as part of a team
> •	Strong organizational skills
> •	Solid ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
> •	Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
> •	High level of creativity and ability to translate creative instincts
> 	and provide direction on programs
>
> Qualifications: Masters degree in a public health-related field plus
> ten years of management experience, or a doctorate in a public health
> related field plus five years experience.  Experience in a non-profit
> and/or public health environment is preferable.  Excellent
> communication skills; a high degree of competency with computer
> software, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet
> programs; and good writing, interpersonal, coordination and management
> skills are essential.
>
>
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> Brian D. Smedley, Ph.D.
> Vice President and Director,
> Health Policy Institute
> Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
> 805 15th St., NW
> Second Floor
> Washington, DC 20005
> (202) 789-3516
> bsmedley at jointcenter.org
>
>
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