Job Annoucenment: NHPI Sr. Policy Analyst

Title: Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Senior Policy Analyst, 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours/week) Location: San Francisco, CA Reports to: CEO Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b, and more (full details upon request) Relocation: Negotiable Salary: $45,000-$60, 000 Job Summary: The Senior Policy Analyst will work in a liaison capacity with other APIAHF Policy Division staff and advisors to formulate policy priorities, and develop strategies to advance those priorities, including through Federal and state legislative and administrative advocacy, coalition building, and media advocacy on issues related to Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. The NHPI Senior Policy Analyst will be the lead subject matter expert in implementing the four key strategic recommendations generated at the 2007 NHPI Health & Well Being Health Summit in Washington DC. The four components are: 1) workforce development; 2) data collection, analysis and reporting; 3) increasing resources & capacity building; and 4) creation of an NHPI Advocacy Organization. The NHPI Senior Policy Analyst will develop products to assist with advocacy on these issues including policy briefs, action alerts, fact sheets and other publications for a variety of audiences including policymakers, advocates, health and social service providers, media and Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community members. The NHPI Senior Policy Analyst will also work in coordination with other national health advocacy, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, and immigrant rights organizations as well as state and local coalitions and community based organizations. Duties and Responsibilities: * Maintain relationships and communication with federal and state administrative policymakers and members of Congress, state legislators, and legislative staff on NHPI and APIAHF policy issues and priorities; * Develop legislative and administrative strategies and conduct advocacy on behalf of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities; * Assist the NHPI Alliance to build the infrastructure and financial resources of the NHPI Alliance so that it could serve as a resource to sustain/maintain advocacy, develop a communication process to stay connected with the NHPI community; * Monitor and assess the impact of federal and state legislative and regulatory developments and proposals on the health of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders; * Develop and implement strategies to engage local Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community based organizations, community leaders, researchers, health professionals and others in health policy advocacy; * Develop and write policy briefs, reports and publications; * Maintain relationships and communication with national health policy advocates, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander policy partners and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities and constituencies; * Act as a resource for and provide technical assistance to government officials, legislative staff, advocacy groups, health care and social service providers, advocates, community organizations and the media; * Conduct media advocacy and monitor media coverage of health policy issues affecting Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders; * Provide support, assistance, and guidance on key Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander policy issues to APIAHF's leadership as well as to policy and program-based staff; Required Qualifications: * Master's degree or equivalent in health, public policy, law or related field; * Five years experience in public policy and advocacy, especially health policy, immigrant rights, or civil rights; * Demonstrated experience and leadership in the development and implementation of policy advocacy campaigns on either a state or national level; * Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills; * Strong motivation and adaptability, including ability to work under pressure and with deadlines; * Ability to travel as part of work responsibilities; * Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers, including Windows-based word processing and database applications and experience with electronic communications. Desired Qualifications: * Bilingual/biliterat e in an Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander language; * Demonstrated interest or experience working with Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities; * Demonstrated experience in program coordination and management, including supervision of other staff and budget management; * Experience in or with state or federal legislatures or government health or social service agencies at a policy level; * Experience in media advocacy. Please submit resume, cover letter, and writing sample, referencing "NHPI Sr Policy Analyst" to: APIAHF ATTN: HR - NHPI Senior Policy Analyst Search 450 Sutter Street, Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 94108 FAX: 415-954-9999 E-MAIL: hr@apiahf.org Application Deadline: April 30, 2008 Organizational Description: The Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) is a national advocacy organization dedicated to promoting policy, program and research efforts to improve the health and well being of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. Founded in 1986, APIAHF approaches activities with the philosophy of coalition-building and developing capacity within Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. We advocate on health issues of priority and significance to Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, conduct technical assistance and training, provide health and U.S. Census data analyses and information dissemination, and convene regional and national conferences on Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander health. PD here

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