Organized in 1971, The National Association for HealthCare Centers (NACHC) is the only national organization dedicated exclusively to expanding health care access for America's medically underserved through the community-based health center model.

The National Association for HealthCare Centers (NACHC), a nonprofit, national organization dedicated exclusively to expanding health care access for America's medically underserved, has an immediate opening for a Public Policy Associate, Federal Affairs.

The Public Policy Associate duties and responsibilities are as follows:

· Manage legislative portfolio in coordination with Assistant Director of Federal Affairs, specifically related to budget, appropriations and public health authorization legislation impacting community health centers.
· Develop legislative and advocacy strategy to promote agenda, in coordination with advocacy staff, research staff, and other policy groups.
· Research impact of legislative proposals on community health centers.
· Present NACHC legislative agenda at educational sessions at regional meetings and national conferences.
· Assist in managing advocacy coalition related to primary care workforce development.
· Other projects as necessary.

Qualifications for the position:

· BA or BS degree (required)
· Several years experience in public policy, health care, or legislative analysis (Capitol Hill preferred)
· Masters Degree in Policy or Public Health or Juris Doctor (optional)

Skills and knowledge required:

· Knowledge of federal legislative process (especially budget and appropriations process), actors, and impact on community health centers
· Understanding of the various federal agency influences on health centers
· Ability to analyze complex legislative information relating to public health and health center funding
· Ability to produce appropriate reports for targeted audiences, including advocates, health center directors, financial officers and board members
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office software programs, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

How to apply:

E-mail resume & cover letter including salary history & requirements to employment@nachc.com.
EOE

SOURCE: ONLINE JOB WEBSITE 1/21/09