Overview
Are you ready to join an organization where you can be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives?
Envision all Americans enjoying ideal cardiovascular health free of heart disease and stroke. At the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, we get to work toward that goal every single day. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? you bet!
This is satisfying work that makes a real difference in people's lives. You can achieve professional growth with personal fulfillment. You will connect with people and make a lifesaving impact. You will partner with individuals, schools, lawmakers, healthcare providers and others to ensure everyone has access to healthier lifestyle choices and proper healthcare.
Responsibilities
The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a Policy Analyst, Public Health/Health IT in our National Center office located in Washington, DC (remote/home based is acceptable) .
The Policy Analyst is responsible for researching, developing, writing and reporting on assigned policy portfolio for advocacy. Additional responsibility includes translating science and developing content for policy briefs, fact sheets, position statements and other communications to build support for AHA's advocacy efforts at community, state and federal levels.
Essential Job Duties:
Translates science into policy for assigned strategic issues and policy development supporting state/federal advocacy. Develops policy statements (published and unpublished), regulatory comments, model legislation, policy briefs, and other material to support, position and build the AHA advocacy and programmatic efforts.
Shepherds policy papers from conception to publication, interacts with writing groups, convenes experts from around the globe, serves as an author occasionally when applicable in areas of expertise, manages the writing process, and balances differing expert perspectives.
Reviews and analyzes research for relevancy and support of AHA's policy position.
Interacts with relevant government agencies and manages a certain number of external relationships with coalitions and partners aligned with the assigned advocacy portfolio. Represents the AHA at conferences and meetings. Will occasionally serve as a speaker on behalf of the AHA in areas of expertise
Represents policy research by leading or participating on interdepartmental and intradepartmental working groups addressing health IT, systems of care, public health, and other areas as needed.
Provides content in the areas of expertise to support the Advocacy Coordinating Committee meetings, providing materials for the agenda, presenting on certain topics and serving as a liaison with volunteers.
Want to help get your resume to the top? Take a look at the experience we require:
Qualifications
MPH or similar degree with Health Science, Public Policy (Healthcare), Healthcare Administration, Political Science, or related area demonstrating understanding of public health infrastructure, health information technology, and/or systems of care.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience translating science and medical research outcomes into policy.
Proficient knowledge of health policy issues including public health, health care delivery systems, health information technology and cardiovascular research.
Effective writing and speaking skills
Ability to develop external relationships with government agencies, national coalitions, or other potential partners for American Heart Association advocacy work
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Ability to meet deadlines amid competing project and program delivery requirements
Ability to manage people, orient them to policy research and provide a priority work stream
Must be able to travel overnight approx. 10% of the time.
Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:
Advanced graduate studies in Public Health, Healthcare Policy, Health Information Technology or related area
Comprehensive proof-reading skills and attention to detail
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
So, are you ready to work for the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases?
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention.
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EOE Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
Location US-DC-Washington
Posted Date 3 days ago (12/3/2020 11:06 AM)
Requisition ID 2020-6408
Job Family Group Health Strategies & Programs
Job Category Advocacy
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