<html><head></head><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><div><br><br>Sent from my iPhone</div><div><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><b>From:</b> Angela Aidala <<a href="mailto:aaa1@COLUMBIA.EDU">aaa1@COLUMBIA.EDU</a>><br><b>Date:</b> January 8, 2013 5:05:24 PM PST<br><b>To:</b> <<a href="mailto:SOC_PRACTICE-ANNOUNCE@LISTSERV.ASANET.ORG">SOC_PRACTICE-ANNOUNCE@LISTSERV.ASANET.ORG</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Activist Scholar opening at Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> Angela Aidala <<a href="mailto:aaa1@COLUMBIA.EDU">aaa1@COLUMBIA.EDU</a>><br><br></div></blockquote><div></div><blockquote type="cite"><div>
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<pre>The <u>Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies</u> 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
<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.jointcenter.org/content/employment-opportunity-program-director-hpi">http://www.jointcenter.org/content/employment-opportunity-program-director-hpi</a>.
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
<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:bsmedley@jointcenter.org">bsmedley@jointcenter.org</a>
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