finished (2022/01/27, finished 2023/04/01, listed until 2022/02/28)| Position ID: | Duke-MCHP-21062_PARAHCP [#21062] |
| Position Title: | Policy Analyst or Research Assistant (Health Care Payment and Delivery Focus) |
| Position Type: | Other |
| Position Location: | Washington, DC, District of Columbia 20004, United States [map] |
| Subject Area: | Health Policy and Health Services Research |
| Appl Deadline: | 2022/02/28 11:59PM finished (2022/01/27, finished 2023/04/01, listed until 2022/02/28) |
| Position Description: |
| Policy Analyst/ Research Assistant The Robert J. Margolis, MD, Center for Health Policy at Duke University (Duke-Margolis) seeks to address critical health policy challenges and deliver practical, innovative, and evidence-based solutions to improve health, health equity, and the value of health care. The interdisciplinary nature of Duke-Margolis brings together policy experts, researchers, health care professionals, and students from across Duke’s schools of medicine, nursing, law, public policy, business, and engineering, and fosters extensive relationships with stakeholders both internal and external. These relationships span foundations, private sector organizations, state and federal governments, and global entities. The Center fosters excellence, leadership, and scholarship at every level. Occupational Summary The Robert J. Margolis, MD, Center for Health Policy at Duke University has an opening for a Policy Analyst or Research Assistant focused on health care payment and delivery. The work will involve a variety of complex activities in research, writing, and analysis of quantitative and/or qualitative data. Primary responsibilities include conducting health policy-focused background research, drafting summary documents, performing literature reviews, contributing to a range of written deliverable types (e.g., policy briefs, white papers, blog posts, peer-reviewed publications), and supporting Center events and convening. This will include support for project activities through coordination and logistics management. The worksite for this position may be either of the Duke-Margolis offices in Washington, DC or on the Duke University campus in Durham, NC. Employees are currently working in a hybrid capacity with a combination of teleworking locally to the base office area (NC or DC/MD/VA, respectively) and in-person team collaboration. The anticipated start for the position is June/July 2022; earlier dates may be discussed depending on candidate availability. Work Performed Support and perform a variety of complex activities in research, writing, and analysis of quantitative and/or qualitative data within the scope of research projects at Duke University. Contribute to multiple projects under the oversight of a principal investigator and/or senior researcher. In addition to health care delivery and payment reform, may also contribute to projects in other domains including (but not limited to): real-world data and evidence, regulatory science, health equity, global health, health systems transformation, and the intersection of scientific and regulatory advancement with broader US health policy reforms. Collaborate with senior researchers to conduct research, perform literature reviews, draft summary documents, and perform extensive writing for a range of deliverable types (e.g., policy briefs, white papers, blog posts, public reports and recommendations, peer-reviewed journal articles) as assigned on a broad range of health policy topics. Contribute to the identification of potential sources of qualitative and quantitative data, evidence, and information as appropriate for addressing project questions and objectives. Evaluate and interpret data collected from diverse sources. Synthesize and translate complex information from a wide range of inputs into clear and accessible written material for a range of audiences. Prepare oral and/or written reports and analyses to present findings, establish progress, analyze trends. Produce high-quality written work products and deliverables. Implement and coordinate activities to execute assigned elements of plans and projects. Support the execution of Duke-Margolis public and expert convenings (e.g., workshops, roundtables, seminars, other varied stakeholder meetings) through topic-focused policy research, preparatory analysis and writing to craft clear and concise materials for stakeholder and expert review and response, coordination, and logistics management for events ranging in size from focused expert panels to large-scale public events. Support principal investigators and senior researchers in developing draft presentations and talking points. Maintain liaison with project participants, project personnel, faculty members, and other relevant parties to support project deliverables and objectives. Coordinate project activities and logistics with stakeholders, industry representatives, and policy professionals as required to support project execution, data collection, and/or dissemination of findings. Support senior researchers in event planning and preparation. Coordinate with senior researchers and administrative staff to organize and plan convening activities and events relevant to targeted scientific and policy issues. Contribute to strong and supportive working relationships across the project team(s) and Center. Education/Experience Requirements At the Research Assistant level:
Knowledge/Skills Requirements
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work to be performed in this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Engagements are renewable annually upon funding availability from the Center. Candidates seeking work experience prior to pursuing graduate and other professional school training are encouraged to apply. To be considered for this position, applicants must submit materials online. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. As part of Duke University's COVID-19 policies and procedures, all faculty and staff are required to have a COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical exemption as a condition of employment. Application Materials Required:
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Further Info: https://healthpolicy.duke.edu/ Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20004 |
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