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The North Carolina Institute of Medicine is seeking an Associate Director

The Associate Director reports to the President & CEO and will assist with organizational administration and oversight, guiding the organization’s strategic direction, supervising and mentoring team members, and fostering a culture aligned with the mission of the NCIOM.

 

The Associate Director works closely with Project Directors and other NCIOM staff on multidisciplinary task forces, work groups, and other health policy research and analysis processes and work products. They are responsible for ongoing guidance, support, and performance coaching for employees; publication development; and oversight of the Legislative Health Policy Fellows program. The Associate Director will have the opportunity to work with people directly impacted by health issues, state policymakers, health care professionals and organizations, business/community leaders, and advocacy organizations to involve them in the health policy development process and garner their support for the work of the NCIOM.

 

Apply here: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/285112

 

Key responsibilities:

 

  • Creating innovative projects and research initiatives
  • Drafting grant proposals and managing funded projects
  • Supporting the President/CEO in securing sustainable funding through fundraising, managing donor relationships, and cultivating partnerships for financial support
  • Developing strategic planning for building relationships with state and local policymakers, including informing on NCIOM work and other key health policy topics
  • Working with the President/CEO and Communications staff to identify outreach strategies and incorporate them into the organization’s overall mission.
  • Leading the program team in developing annual goals and specific project goals identifying and cultivating resources (partnerships, funding, data, etc.) required to achieve strategic goals
  • Drafting and/or editing accurate and well-written reports, blog posts, website content, legislative summaries, and issue briefs on health policy topics for a variety of audiences (general public, legislators, key stakeholders)
  • Representing the organization at external functions, meetings, symposia, and conferences through well-designed and executed speeches and presentations

 

Candidate requirements:

 

  • Completion of a doctoral or terminal degree or a master’s degree and 10 years of experience in health policy, public policy, health-related discipline, medicine, law, or other related fields
  • At least five years of experience in a health policy setting or equivalent, or 10 years of experience if the applicant’s highest degree is a master’s degree
  • Understanding of and interest in health and health care issues
  • Knowledge of the policy analysis process
  • Experience facilitating diverse groups
  • Superior public speaking and writing skills
  • Excellent management skills
  • Quantitative, legal, or other analytical skills

 

 

About the NCIOM:

 

The North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) is forward-looking and focused on solutions. The organization was founded in 1983 by the North Carolina General Assembly to serve as a source of non-partisan information and analysis to promote effective health policies focused on improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians. Work is undertaken at the request of the legislature, state agencies, philanthropies, NCIOM board, or other groups. Learn more at nciom.org.

 

Approximate salary range: $95,000 – $102,000

 

Salary for this position is commensurate with professional credentials and experience.

 

To apply:

 

Candidates must apply through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Jobs Board. Posting available here: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/285112