Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation, the Fellow will work on a broad range of health law and policy initiatives ranging from state-level legislation to national health law and policy reform.  The Fellow will work with CHLPI attorneys and students as well as consumers, advocates, community-based organizations, health and social services professionals, government officials, and others to expand access to high-quality healthcare; to reduce health disparities; and to promote more equitable and effective health and public health systems.

Working at both the federal and state levels, the Fellow’s projects will include: policy development and advocacy to increase access to comprehensive care, treatment, and services; monitoring, documenting, and reporting problems with Affordable Care Act (ACA) implementation and other access to care issues; and research, analysis, and development of strategies to support enforcement of ACA provisions and other health law and policy reforms to improve access to care.  All of the above projects will focus on the care and treatment needs of low-income people living with chronic health conditions, including hepatitis C virus (HCV) and HIV. The Fellow will also develop advocacy training presentations and supplemental materials to help state advocates participate in important initiatives with regard to the future of Medicaid, Medicare and other federal and state health programs.

The Fellow’s Clinic work will focus broadly on initiatives that will increase access to quality, comprehensive health care. The Fellow will work with staff and students to inform cutting-edge policy recommendations at the state and national levels in both the legislative and regulatory arenas. The Fellow will also conduct regular outreach and training for state and national service providers and consumer groups, help support community partners’ advocacy coalitions, and present at various meetings and conferences.

Qualifications

JD Degree and/or equivalent (e.g. MPH, MPP.) earned within the last three years. Extremely strong oral and written communication and organizational skills required; Interest in health law and policy required. Relevant health law/policy, community outreach/organizing, and public speaking experience preferred.  Ability to work independently, as well as in teams, and in demanding and periodically high stress circumstances. Strong motivation, initiative, and demonstrated ability to work creatively within broad program goals.  Strong motivation to learn and achieve superior professional practice and mentoring skills. Strong organization, time management, project management and documentation skills.

Note: This is a one-year fellowship, with the potential of continued funding dependent upon ongoing grant support and program needs. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To Apply: http://hr.harvard.edu/jobs/; Requisition #34729BR