Job | Hep C Senior Policy Associate @ AIDS Institute (Washington DC)

Hep C Senior Policy Associate

Employer: The AIDS Institute (www.theaidsinstitute.org)

Leading national HIV/AIDS and hepatitis public policy, advocacy, research, and education organization seeking a Senior Policy Associate to focus on Hepatitis C (HCV) based in its Washington DC policy office.

Successful applicant will:

• Assist in implementing Institute’s goals to ensure people living with HCV have access to quality and affordable health care and treatment.
• Advocate for people with HCV, including those who are co-infected with HIV, before the Congress and the Executive agencies in support of CDC’s Division of Viral Hepatitis, and programs under the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, Medicare, and the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program.
• Work closely with state, regional, and national partner organizations and key stakeholders.
•  Work closely with other organization team members to ensure implementation and coordination of Hepatitis activities.
• Provide issue based analysis and advocate with strong written and verbal communication skills

Required traits:

• Expertise in the federal legislative and regulatory processes.
• Thorough understanding of the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, Medicare, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and the federal appropriations process.
• Strong interest in advancing responsible Hepatitis public policy on behalf of people living with hepatitis.
• At least: Master’s Degree in a related field and 5 years of post-education related professional experience.
• Understanding of epidemiology, data trends, and data management.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain good relationships with internal and external collaborators and stakeholders.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent team work skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstration of proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines.

In order to be considered for the position, please email the following information by July 31,2015 to: Human Resources at HR@theaidsinstitute.org

• Cover letter and resume preferably attached as one document in Microsoft WORD or PDF format.
• Subject line of email must read: Sr. Policy Associate – Hepatitis C – “Applicants First and Last Name”
• No telephone calls please.

The AIDS Institute is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment with respect to the hiring or promotion of individuals, conditions of employment, disciplinary and discharge practices, or any other aspect of employment on the basis of: age, color, disability, gender identity, HIV status, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Individuals with HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and people of color are encouraged to apply.

Last Updated on December 17, 2017 by HepFree NYC