Health Affairs is a website that focuses on the latest health policy and research developments. It provides a forum for discussing current health care issues and their impact on patients, health care providers, policymakers, and the public. The site features a diverse range of content, including blogs, commentaries, research studies, and policy briefs. Health Affairs aims to be a leading source of reliable information for anyone interested in health policy and healthcare delivery in the United States. It’s a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and patients who want to stay informed about the latest developments in health care.
A Health Affairs Insider membership will include exclusive access to certain articles, events, podcasts, newsletters, announcements, and data. Project HOPE has published Health Affairs since 1981.prweb.comHealth Affairs is launching a new product: Health Affairs Insider. This membership opportunity will provide exclusive access to Health Affairs content beyond the flagship journal.
Their primary focus is on global health and humanitarian relief.mediabiasfactcheck.comHealth Affairs is published by Project Hope, which an international non-profit organization with a history spanning more than 60 years.
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26 yrs
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About The Opportunity...
This position will act as the coordinator for the Project Development and Management Office (PDMO) within the Health Affairs Institute. West Virginia University’s Health Affairs Institute frequently engages in collaborative efforts with West Virginia’s Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). This position requires a wide range of skills and knowledge of state programs, policies, and procedures. This position will report directly to the Director of Administration.
WVU Offers Generous Benefits, Including
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work.
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 18 sick days per year
(for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs
What You’ll Do
• Develop comprehensive reports on ongoing programs and submit summary reports to management each month
• Help build positive relations within the team and external parties
• Keep updated records and create reports or proposals as they pertain to the Director of Project Management Services
• Ensure accurate implementation of policies and practices associated with state funded awards
• Maintain an updated list of program contact information
• Research and share funding opportunities with all public and private stakeholders
• Assist with program audits, as needed
• Attend DHHR Bureau, public, and program meetings on an as needed basis by the Office of Health Affairs
• Develops and recommends new or revised program goals and objectives as requested of required by the Director
• Maintains budget and tracks expenditures/transactions as required
• Conduct and/or review query analysis as needed
• Project management as requested by the state or Office of Health Affairs (developing meeting minutes, agendas, scheduling meetings)
• Oversees daily operations, coordinates activities of the program, and determines priorities
• May develop and/or facilitate workshops, meetings, or conferences; coordinates logistics, scheduling and participant communications.
• Coordinates activities and/or functions in accordance with established priorities, time limitations, funding limitations or other specifications.
• Tracking and reporting on project milestones
• Assisting in contract and sub-contract issues
• Bachelor’s degree in field appropriate to area of assignment; Master’s degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of healthcare administration experience or similar; preferably with a focus on policy and procedure
• Relevant experience with grants
• Experience with healthcare funding
• Knowledge and understanding of state Department of Health and Human Resources programs
• Excellent organizational, verbal/written communications and interpersonal relationship skills are essential to this position
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications
• Ability to interface with various levels of state personnel
Requirements
The ability to travel to WVUs regional campuses and/or within the multi-state area is required.
About WVU
At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.
From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley — the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.
Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.
Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU’s academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.
To learn more about West Virginia University, visit go.wvu.edu . View current career opportunities at careers.wvu.edu .
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
Job Posting
Mar 10, 2023
Posting Classification
Non-Classified
Exemption Status
Exempt
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
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Position Summary:
With support and guidance from the Senior Vice President, Clinical Health Affairs, assist in assessing strategic opportunities for the Clinical Health Affairs Division, particularly focusing on feasibility and implementation of new programs. Provide direction to the Clinical Health Affairs Division in the development of best practices, program structures, communication and resources to support the delivery of training and technical assistance. Manage the Public Health Initiatives team to deliver programs designed and funded to prevent disease and promote optimal health for patients receiving care at community health centers, leading grant and contract deliverables and reporting requirements as assigned.
Essential Functions of Vice President (VP) of Communications &Public Affairs: (The following is a list of essential functions, which may be subject to change at any time and without advance notice. Management may assign new duties, reassign existing duties, or eliminate a role. Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following.)
• Play a leadership role within the MLCHC representing clinical health needs and strategies for improving collaboration across other programs and functional areas.
• Collaborate with funders and strategic partners such as the MA Department of Public Health, other public health government and service organizations and with Massachusetts community health centers and community-based organizations.
• Work with Clinical Affairs team to develop frameworks and standards for technical assistance delivery, building fidelity to team systems and processes.
• Use a racial justice and health equity lens to develop, manage and evaluate projects and data analyses that increase health access and inform race and health equity best practices.
• Continually assess community health center clinical and operational needs to better address gaps through MLCHC programming.
• Direct the development and coordination of educational sessions and learning collaboratives for community health center staff on public health best practices, management, operations, quality improvement and leadership development.
• Develop and negotiate Scope of Work (SOW) documents with funders, consultants and participating sites.
• Contribute to and support research projects with health center members and help to inform and shape League strategy for engagement in research.
• Work collaboratively with other League divisions to exchange information, build programming and provide enhanced technical assistance support to members.
• Represent the League and health center members in meetings with external partners and on external advisory groups.
Competencies/Skills:
• Robust practice facilitation and/or quality improvement skills (training in Breakthrough Series a plus)
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access) as well as project management software and databases.
• Ability to manage meetings and committees with agenda development.
• Good strategic thinking, analytic and math skills and the capacity to conduct basic research
• Strong leadership skills
• Demonstrated understanding of the work environment and key issues relevant to public health programs, policy and practice including health equity issues.
• Analytical, strategic thinker capable of ensuring program goals and objectives are met and program evaluation is supported. • Track record of managing contracts and grants and meeting timelines and requirements.
• Experience developing and working with collaboratives, implementing programs, and developing proposals and funding opportunities.
• Ability to project and maintain a credible, professional image.
• Comfortable in a diverse work environment with a wide range of professionals and skill levels.
• Ability to travel statewide and attend evening and weekend meetings/events as necessary.
Education/Experience:
• Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or an experienced Nurse with ambulatory workflow experience preferred
• The League will also consider a person with a Master's degree and relevant experience in public health program management, service delivery and strategic planning.
Requirements:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear regularly. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time. The employee needs to move inside and outside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, and meet with community partners at different sites. The position requires occasionally lifting office products and supplies up to 50 pounds and traveling to various locations for meetings.
Physical Requirements:
Physical demands represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must adequately perform each essential function. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO Statement:
The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the people of Massachusetts, including populations most impacted by health inequities. We actively seek a diverse staff that is reflective of the community we serve.
It is the policy of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or any other non-merit based factor in accordance with all applicable laws, directives and regulations of federal, state and city entities.
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