Health Policy Analyst

Consumers for Affordable Health Care, a non-profit advocacy organization committed to helping all Maine people obtain affordable, quality, health care, is seeking a health policy analyst. This professional position, working under the direct supervision of the Director of Programs and Policy and closely with the organization's other health policy analyst, would be responsible for research, analysis, and dissemination of information regarding health care policy.

Responsibilities include:

• Research and policy analyses, including researching and analyzing health care and public health data and reports
  
• Preparation of reports, fact sheets, and policy briefs, based on research and critical analyses. May include some data analyses.
  
• Tracking and analyzing legislation and legislative activities related to health care access, costs, and quality
  
• Educating and training policymakers and the general public
  
• Collaborating and communicating with organizational partners
  
• Providing people with the tools to advocate for access to affordable health care and improved public health

Requirements:
Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in public policy, public health, economics, sociology, or a related field, as well as research and/or public policy work experience. Experience and knowledge in public policy research, consumer advocacy, and/or in working with public health insurance programs is preferred. An understanding of public and private health insurance programs and experience working with diverse constituencies is a plus. Public speaking and report writing experience and Master's degree is a plus.

This position requires excellent written and oral communication skills; the ability to complete multiple assignments under tight time constraints; and the ability to articulate information to other professionals and laypeople. Candidates must be proactive, self-starters, who are highly motivated and able to work well alone and in a team setting. Candidates must also possess excellent analytical, strategic thinking, organizational, and listening skills. Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs (e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel) is required. Working knowledge of database, presentation, and statistical programs is a plus. Some statewide travel is required.

Please send resumé, cover letter, three writing samples, and a list of three references to Hilary Schneider by mail to Consumers for Affordable Health Care Foundation, PO Box 2490, Augusta, ME 04338, or by email to: hschneider@mainecahc.org. CAHC Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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