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Chief of Policy and External Affairs (Full Time)
Select Company:: Alameda Health Consortium
Position Title: Chief of Policy and External Affairs
Department: Policy & Planning
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Classification: Exempt
Status: Full-Time Regular
POSITION SUMMARY
The Chief of Policy and External Affairs leads the strategic health policy work for the Alameda Health Consortium (AHC) and Community Health Center Network (CHCN). This individual is responsible for strategic thinking, planning, and implementation for both externally facing (e.g., government relations, policy development, political advocacy) and internally focused programs that impact health policy. This is a key liaison role with counterparts within Alameda County, the state of California, and Federal Government.. This is a leadership position that supervises staff and has budgetary responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESULTS
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Employees may perform other duties as assigned.
•Work closely with CEO to manage relations with AHC and CHCN Board of Directors and other health center executives.
•Serve as a member of the AHC/CHCN Joint Leadership Team.
•Monitor County, State and Federal legislative and regulatory affairs pertaining to community health centers, examples include: Medi-Cal managed care, health center funding, immigrant legal rights impacting health center patients, and HealthPAC.
•Advance strategic relationships with Alameda County agencies, health plans, and provider organizations to improve inter-agency coordination and plan new initiatives; represent AHC/CHCN in meetings with Alameda County Health Care Services Agency, Public Health Dept., Behavioral Health Services, Alameda Health System, and Alameda Alliance for Health plan.
•Maintain strategic partnerships with community organizations and advise AHC/CHCN and health center members based upon knowledge gained from community partnerships.
•Develop and maintain existing strategic relationships with County, State and Federal elected officials and staff;
•Receive and respond to inquiries from stakeholders, including legislators and community advocates.
•Coordinate advocacy efforts with regional consortia, the CA Primary Care Association and the National Association of Community Health Centers.
•Lead the development of a communications strategy for AHC and CHCN including development of messaging to convey organizational missions and priorities.
•Oversee print and social media, including talking points, fact sheets, presentation materials, website, and social media channels.
•Oversee and supervise staff work on advocacy, communications, policy, etc.
•Develop AHC/CHCN grant proposals with health centers and other partners.
•Produce grant deliverables, manage grant budgets and expenses, and write reports to funders.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Yes
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
•Advanced degree (or equivalent experience) in public health, public policy, law, or related area.
•Five or more years of health care advocacy, and/or public policy experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES
•Effective form of transportation to allow participation in frequent off-site meetings and events.
•If using a personal vehicle, a valid Drivers’ License and in-force automobile insurance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds (or adjust weight for your specific role). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an inside and outside environment.
Alameda Health Consortium values diversity and is committed to working towards health care for all people regardless of insurance, immigration and socio-economic status.
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