Management Sciences for Health (MSH), an international non profit public health management organization is presently building seeking a Public Affairs Officer.

Overall Responsibilities Providing access to health care and improving the quality and efficiency of health care services are challenges that most developing nations face throughout the world, and which require effective leadership and sound health policy. The Public Affairs Officer, reporting to the Vice President of Communications and Knowledge Exchange, works to advance sound health policy by increasing MSH‚s voice and presence in policy circles and by bringing evidenced-based proof points directly to Members of Congress, government officials, and the general public.

Essential Duties

1. Work with the Vice Presidents and MSH health experts to develop and disseminate priority position statements and evidenced-based advocacy strategies.

2. Collaborate with and act as liaison to NGO advocacy partners and membership organizations such as InterAction, the US Coalition for Child Survival, the US Global Leadership Campaign, and the Global Health Council. Identify and coordinate opportunities for technical input into policy reform and recommendations.

3. Facilitate opportunities to demonstrate MSH‚s health impact and influence policy. Provide consultative services to MSH staff regarding public or professional meetings, seminars, conferences and hearings; coordinate and schedule visits to policy makers and their staff by MSH technical experts and board members.

4. Monitor and analyze pertinent international health policy issues. Research and draft issue briefs, Congressional testimony, and Federal Register comments. Develop relationships with staff on key Congressional committees.

5. Represent MSH at meetings, hearings, and functions that pertain to programs that may impact the services MSH provides. Analyze and share findings.

6. Coordinate with the Strategic Information unit to prepare and disseminate information of public interest regarding hearings, meetings and other related functions.

7. Work with the Director of Strategic Communications to develop and implement an effective media strategy that will advance MSH‚s public health agenda.

8. General writing, media, and field communications support.

Minimum Requirements

1. Masters in Public Health, Public Policy with major public health course work preferred or commensurate experience;

2. 5-7 years experience working with international development or humanitarian agencies:

3. Knowledge of, or experience working with USAID and the State Department a plus; 4. Proven skill in compiling, evaluating and presenting legislative information--and in policy analysis and research;

5. Excellent written and oral communication skills;

6. Experience working with the media;

7. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

MSH offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including 4 weeks vacation, pension plan, and health and dental insurance.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

To apply for this position, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at www.msh.org