Salary based on experience and education, competitive with other nonprofit public interest organizations. Excellent benefits, including health, dental, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), employer transportation contributions, annual and sick leave, and federal holidays. NCL is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Information:
Telecommuting is allowed.
Internal Number: 001
The National Consumers League (NCL), the nation’s oldest consumer advocacy organization seeks a mission-driven skilled expert in health policy with excellent personal skills. The ideal candidate is highly motivated to work for the public good as Health Policy Director. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Health Policy represents the National Consumers League as the key health spokesperson and consumer advocate on safe medication use, drug affordability, pricing and accessibility, navigation of the health care system, comprehensive health coverage for all, and the promotion of vaccines and other preventive health care options. Qualified candidates must be committed to patient and consumer education, be highly organized, have the ability to organize conferences and meetings, be experienced in testifying before Congressional and regulatory panels, meet with funders, write health related blogs and other social media outreach and general advocacy. Candidates must have a strong commitment to serving the public interest.
Responsibilities:
Developing with Executive Director NCL positions on health care issues
Overseeing and coordinating NCL’s health policy program. Setting the strategic plan for NCL’s health program overall and prioritizing initiatives
Overseeing the program budget, grants, and project proposals
Supervising associate health care staffer
Working and collaborating with coalitions and the broad range of healthcare stakeholders, including patient and consumer advocacy groups, public health organizations, industry, health professional groups, academia, government officials, and others
Leading national multi-media public education campaign on medication adherence (Script Your Future), including overseeing the annual Team Challenge, alumni network program, website, materials dissemination, and partnerships *Nurturing and maintaining NCL’s Health Advisory Council membership and engagement *Managing NCL’s health education campaigns and projects
Researching and producing consumer information on safe medication use, prevention, health care coverage, communication with health care professionals, and other health issues
Developing strategic partnerships to support public policy activities in coordination with the development team
Planning briefings and forums on current health care issues
Convening health care stakeholders to build consensus on policy and collaborating on solutions for consumers
Evaluating program activities, monitoring outcomes, impact, and outreach
Advocating for consumers on health issues by writing letters, issuing statements and press releases, and engaging policymakers
Analyzing and commenting on health legislation and regulations
Appearing before federal and state regulatory and legislative agencies
Writing and reporting on health policy issues and program activities for; NCL’s website, newsletters, and social media
Representing NCL on national coalitions and boards providing the consumer perspective on health issues
Speaking at national and international meetings on consumer health issues
Representing NCL policies and views to the media
Qualifications:
Advanced degree in public health, health policy, law, or a related field required
At least 10 years of experience working on health/healthcare policy and issues
Commitment to public interest work
Strong oral and written communications skills, personal and research skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Understanding of federal and state regulatory and legislative processes
Ability to work with multidisciplinary groups
Ability to successfully juggle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work well both independently and with others
The National Consumers League is America’s pioneering consumer advocacy organization, representing consumers and workers on marketplace and workplace issues since our founding in 1899. Headquartered in Washington, DC, today NCL provides government, businesses, and other organizations with the consumer’s perspective on concerns including child labor, privacy, food safety, and medication information.
