EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE (HPI)
JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES

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.

Please complete the employment application and send with your cover letter, a brief writing sample, resume’ and three professional references to hr@jointcenter.org .  Place Program Director in the subject line. The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.