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POSITION SUMMARY: The senior program analyst is a member of America’s Essential Hospitals’ research, education, dissemination, and leadership development team and participates in the full scope of projects developed by the team, focusing on projects related to health equity and addressing structural racism in health care delivery systems. The senior program analyst serves as task lead on projects and summarizes information and results in clear and comprehensive briefs and presentations. This position supports disseminating new knowledge and best practices to member hospitals and conducts regular and ad hoc research on assigned projects. The senior program analyst is expected to be highly organized and an excellent writer and to build relationships with members and maintain a high level of professionalism.
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Innovation and Director of Essential Hospitals Institute
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*
Learning and dissemination
Contributes to the design and implementation of new team initiatives to advance health equity and combat structural racism. Participates in teams to design and manage program areas to achieve key team objectives
Collaborates with senior staff in managing relationships with external organizations to coordinate joint projects; develops materials for recruiting, marketing, training, and measurement; engages members; and drafts reports
Supports developing content curricula for webinars and in-person and virtual meetings and workshops
Research
Collaborates with senior staff to evaluate health care programs and policies; perform literature reviews; conduct analyses; interpret findings; draft briefs, newsletter content, and presentations; and present findings in a clear, concise, and effective manner
Serves as a resource to senior staff to respond to short-term information requests to support member hospitals
Team and association functioning
Contributes significantly to writing insightful and clear proposals for ongoing funding and could lead smaller proposals
Actively participates in team activities and improving team functioning, including following team norms and providing support and backup for team members.
Collaborates with the vice president and team to provide insight and guidance on programmatic strategies
Works collaboratively and effectively with members of other teams
* The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the job’s principal functions as identified and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities that may be inherent in the position. Responsibilities are subject to change.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education and experience equivalent to an advanced degree (master’s) and three or more years of relevant experience
Demonstrated knowledge of health and hospital systems, including but not limited to health care delivery organization; access to care and services; public health systems; social determinants of health; population health; and community engagement and influence in health and health care systems change
Proven ability to summarize data and clearly and insightfully communicate findings verbally, graphically, and in writing
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of research methods and experience with qualitative research
Ability to multitask under strict deadlines and in a fast-paced environment, re-prioritize as necessary, and take initiative
Successful experience fostering an inclusive environment working as part of a multidisciplinary team and working effectively with persons from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds
Ability to work in small groups and engage a larger audience for participation when appropriate, while also working independently
A high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR THIS POSITION
Commitment to the organization’s mission and vision and alignment with our values
Personal and professional integrity; an independent and confident thinker; and able to work effectively, including when confronted with ambiguity
Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Able to synthesize material, focus quickly, and identify opportunities while continuing to see the big picture
Able to travel, once it is safe to do so
Able to work independently and collaboratively to perform work
Respectful attitude toward coworkers and customers
Desire to learn and grow
Internal Number: Senior Program Analyst
About America's Essential Hospitals
ABOUT AMERICA’S ESSENTIAL HOSPITALS
America’s Essential Hospitals is the leading association and champion for hospitals and health systems dedicated to high-quality care for all, including the most vulnerable. Since 1981, America’s Essential Hospitals has initiated, advanced, and preserved programs and policies that help these hospitals ensure access to care. We support members with advocacy, policy development, research, and education.