Overview
Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid, 2 days/week in office, usually Tuesday/Thursday)
Hours: Full-time
Before applying, please take the time to carefully read the job description. Applicants must be based in the Washington, D.C., area, must have the federal policy experience described below, and must submit a resume and cover letter by email to info@center4research.org following the instructions in the job description below. Incomplete applications or candidates who do not have the required experience will not be considered.
This is a terrific opportunity for a former Capitol Hill staffer, or someone who has worked effectively with Capitol Hill staff, who wants to influence health policy and the quality of medical care while working more reasonable hours than is typical of the Hill.
Must have experience working on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, or directly with Hill policy staff. Excellent oral and written communication skills are also required. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-3 years of experience working on Capitol Hill on health issues, preferably with HELP, Finance, Ways and Means, or Energy & Commerce staff, and will have an educational background that includes knowledge of medicine, healthcare, health policy, or public health.
Apply now for a position starting in July, August, or September. We hope to fill this position as soon as possible. Send a resume and cover letter explaining how your experience fits with our work and this job description, and including your available start date and salary requirements to Ava at info@center4research.org. The title of Manager or Director and salary will depend on expertise and experience.
Why This Position Is Unique:
NCHR has a national reputation for influencing essential national conversations and actions on healthcare quality, patient safety, and the use of scientific evidence in policy decisions. The Health Policy Manager or Director will work with Capitol Hill staff and agency officials to shape how research evidence informs legislative efforts, federal agency decision-making, and public understanding of federal programs and policies.
The National Center for Health Research is a nonprofit public health think tank that conducts research; analyzes evidence; works with experts in the field as well as patient advocates; and explains the implications and ramifications of health-related policies to policymakers and their staff, the media, and the public. We do not accept funding from pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, chemical companies, or companies with financial interest in our work. For more information about our Center’s policy work, see the “Speaking Out,” “We’re in the News,” and Research sections of www.center4research.org and the Monthly Digests listed in our “About Us” section.
Our office is in Washington, DC, next to Farragut Square, convenient to red, orange, blue, and silver metro lines. We all work in the office 2 days/week, usually Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience and relevant skills, with a starting salary ranging from $75,000-$140,000.
No calls, please.
About National Center for Health Research
The National Center for Health Research conducts, analyzes, and explains the latest research and works with patients, consumers, and opinion leaders to use that information to improve their own health and to develop better programs, policies, and services. We do not accept funding from companies that make the treatments or products that we evaluate or study.
