Health Policy Analyst
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Fiscal Affairs
Job Type:
Regular
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:
ACHI Arkansas Health Policy & Advocacy
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Health Policy Analyst will support the Arkansas Center for Health Improvements (ACHI)s Health Policy team. This individual will support project and senior-level staff by conducting health policy analyses and research projects in support of ACHIs mission and strategic priorities. The successful candidate should have strong knowledge of health policy; project management research and writing skills; and the ability to work with state officials other stakeholders and ACHI staff to successfully carry out tasks consistent with the ACHI mission.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in public administration Social Science Finance Health Services Administration or related field plus.
Three (3) years of experience in related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in public administration Public Health Social Science Finance Health Services Administration or related field.
Additional Information:
Key Responsibilities:
Policy Analysis/Research
Determine sources of data and methods of collection.
Conduct policy analysis/research using source material such as journals periodicals historical records legislation and related reports and/or conduct interviews with project participants to gather data.
Review research and policy information for accuracy and industry validity
Interpret and translate findings into practical tools and products to inform recommendations concerning health policy and procedures.
Advise or assist in data collection methods data sources and some statistical analyses.
May assist in selecting extracting and preparing data for statistical analysis according to project or program guidelines.
Policy Development Activities
Remain informed and convey information to other staff on recent research policies and other local state and national activities related to ACHI objectives in the health policy field.
Identify and communicate with stakeholders and organizations related to and furthering ACHI objectives in the health policy field.
Identify and communicate to senior staff grant contract and other funding opportunities to advance ACHI objectives.
Assist in grant proposal development and activities related to grant-funded projects
Research and develop various healthcare and population health materials including charts graphs fact sheets infographics and presentations using Adobe Tableau and Microsoft software.
ACHI Internal Relations
Work as part of a cross-functional team that is continually building and improving the states health system.
Participate in team-building and other organizational activities.
Perform other duties as assigned such as designing documents for various uses.
ACHI External Relations
Build relationships and trust with external stakeholders.
Represent ACHI and/or project team at related stakeholder and legislative meetings report meeting outcomes to project team members.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
If selected to interview applicant may be required to take writing assessment as part of the selection process.
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sitting
Frequent Physical Activity:
Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Standing Walking
Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
IC
About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
