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From: Miriam Zuk <mzuk@berkeley.edu>
Date: Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 10:47 AM
Subject: Job: Health Impact Project at the Pew Health Group
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**POSITION DESCRIPTION**

THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS

Officer, Health Impact Project

The Pew Health Group

The Pew Health Group seeks to improve the health and well-being of all
Americans. Based on research and critical analysis, the program
advocates policies that reduce unacceptable health risk, especially in
the areas of consumer, food and prescription drug safety, toxics in
products and antibiotic overuse in farms animal production.


The Health Impact Project

The Health Impact Project is a collaboration of the Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and The Pew Charitable Trusts (PCT). The
project, which is managed out of the Pew Health Group, is designed to
promote the use of health impact assessments (HIAs) as a way to
informed decisions on policies, programs and projects outside the
health sector at the local, state, tribal and federal level. HIAs are
used to identify the likely impacts of these decisions and help policy
makers avoid unintended risks, reduce unnecessary costs and leverage
opportunities to improve the health of their communities.

Position Overview

This position, based in Pew’s Washington, D.C. office, will report to
the director of the Health Impact Project. The officer will be
responsible for conducting and drafting health impact assessments of
at least two federal-level decisions, and will conduct or oversee the
activities of contractors in the conduct of several additional HIAs of
decisions at the tribal, state or municipal level. The officer will be
responsible for all aspects of the health impact assessment process,
including: conducting the required research; identifying, vetting and
assembling an appropriate team of consultants; engaging stakeholders;
outreach to policy makers, including state and federal agencies; and
other activities as the need arises.  The officer will also work with
the director and communications officer to synthesize data on the
conduct and outcomes of HIA in order to build a compelling case for
their use and to present these data to policy makers, private sector
stakeholders and other audiences. The position is funded through
December, 2013, with the possibility of renewal depending on the
initiative’s progress and identification of sources of funding.

The officer will also help design and implement research and analysis
efforts for the Health Impact Project, coordinate convenings, manage
special projects and support other programmatic investments.  The
officer may also undertake special projects and/or new initiatives.

Responsibilities

      • Under the direction of the director, conduct and draft a
health impact assessment of a federal-level policy selected by the
Health Impact Project, engage stakeholders and decision-makers at each
step of the HIA process, develop and carry out effective dissemination
plans for the HIA findings and recommendations.
      • Conduct research, data analysis, GIS mapping, and statistical
modeling as needed to carry out high-quality HIAs.
      • Oversee all aspects of the report review and production
process, in coordination with the communications officer, to ensure
timely dissemination of HIA findings to decision-makers and other
stakeholders.
      • Identify, vet, and select appropriate contractors to conduct
HIAs or to address specific research questions germane to an HIA and
manage all aspects of contractor activity.
      • Collect and analyze data regarding HIA outcomes in order to
build a compelling case for their use in sectors and decisions where
HIAs appear likely to add value. Present the results of this research
to policy makers in agencies, legislatures and Congressional staff
offices, as well as media, potential allies and others in order to
build awareness of the field.
      • Oversee and contribute to other research needs that may arise
in the course of the activities of the Health Impact Project.
      • Assist program staff in developing and processing contracts
and sub grants.
      • Contribute to content for newsletters, mailings and other
communications vehicles designed to ensure that internal and external
audiences are kept apprised of project updates.
      • Contribute to and participate in tasks of the project and PHG
as assigned, as well as broader Pew-wide projects and/or committees as
needed.

Requirements


      • A masters degree in public health or a related field. An
advanced degree in medicine or science (an MD or Ph.D.) is preferred.
      • A minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience,
including outstanding research, analytical and writing skills;
experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and synthesizing
reports based on research from several disciplines. Health impact
assessment experience is preferred but not required. Experience in
another relevant field such as regulatory impact assessment or
cost-benefit analysis may suffice.
      • Strong research and analytic skills in epidemiology, GIS
mapping, or statistical modeling.
      • Excellent written and oral communications skills including:
      • Experience synthesizing and summarizing large amounts of
information, focusing quickly on the essence of an issue, as well as
identifying, understanding and proposing solutions that address
different policy perspectives.
      • Experience working with academics, nonprofits and other
entities conducting research and policy analysis, helping ensure the
results are rigorous, policy relevant and timely and are communicated
clearly and persuasively to target audiences.
      • Strong systems skills including Microsoft office products
required; database and online research applications preferred.
      • Ability to work professionally and collegially within a
creative, fast-paced corporate culture that emphasizes excellence and
teamwork.
      • Demonstrated time- and project-management skills, including
development and timely completion of work plans for complex, long-term
projects; and maintaining a high level of organization.  Ability to
set priorities and identify resources.
      • Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Flexible and able to routinely juggle multiple competing priorities
and work in teams of both support and senior staff to meet project
goals.
              • Experience engaging stakeholders—including policy
makers, community members and policy makers—in scientific and policy
contexts.
              • Operating effectively within diverse political and
policy environments and addressing conflicting policy perspectives in
a way that maximizes programmatic objectives. Writing clear and cogent
materials that effectively translate scientific information and policy
issues for policy makers, community members, the media and other
audiences.

Travel

It is anticipated that the individual in this position will travel
within the U.S.

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