Health Justice Fellow

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Health Justice Fellow to drive racial equity in health care. This role involves crafting innovative strategies, engaging with leaders in health policy, and producing impactful written work. The Fellow will collaborate with esteemed professionals and participate in workshops, gaining valuable experience in health law and advocacy. This hybrid position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in health equity, making a significant impact in the community. Join a dynamic team committed to social justice and health reform.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings

Work-Life Balance Benefits

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Excellent analytic, writing, speaking, organizational, and social skills essential.
• Experience in health law and policy or civil rights preferred.

Responsibilities

• Craft strategies for racial equity in health and medical care.
• Write for policy-oriented and academic audiences.
• Organize public events and meetings with health leaders.

Skills

Analytic Skills

Writing Skills

Organizational Skills

Social Skills

Education

J.D. (or equivalent)

Job description

Health Justice Fellow

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Fellowship Opportunity - Law

Health Justice Fellow, Georgetown University Law Center & the Urban Institute

Georgetown University Law Center is seeking a Fellow in Health Justice, to help craft strategies for furthering racial equity in health and medical care. The Fellow will work as part of a team, with collaborators from Georgetown Law and the Urban Institute, as well as national leaders in

health policy and civil rights. Responsibilities will include writing for both policy-oriented and academic audiences, organizing public events and private meetings involving leaders in the health and civil-rights spheres, coordinating among this project's collaborators, and managing the project's website. Likely and potential written products will include blog posts and op-eds, issue briefs, and academic and professional articles. Challenges that this project will address include safeguarding the progress that's already been achieved, developing innovative legal remedies, achieving diversity among clinical caregivers, and empowering health care providers to address social determinants of disease.

This Fellowship offers opportunities for individual and collaborative research, writing, and advocacy, as well as networking within the health policy and civil rights communities. In addition, the Fellow in Health Justice will have the opportunity to participate in workshops and seminars with other academic and clinical Fellows at Georgetown Law. This Fellowship is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, as part of a grant to the Urban Institute and Georgetown Law for development of innovative legal approaches to addressing racial inequities in health and medical care. The Fellow will work most closely withGregg Bloche (Carmack-Waterhouse Professor of Health Law, Policy, & Ethics), Yael Cannon (Professor & Director of the Health Justice Alliance Law Clinic), & Brian Smedley (Senior Fellow at the Urban Institute) but will collaborate with others at Georgetown, Urban, & elsewhere.

The Fellow will serve for one year, beginning in summer or early fall of 2025.

This position is hybrid.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• J.D. (or equivalent) required.
• Excellent analytic, writing, speaking, organizational, and social skills essential.
• Experience and/or demonstrated interest in a related field (e.g. health law and policy, civil rights) preferred.
• One year or more of professional experience in the public-interest or private sectors would be a plus.

To Apply: Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, CV, two or more references, unofficial law or graduate school transcript, & a writing sample with the email subject line: "Health Justice Fellow Application.

Applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Pay Range

The projected hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $58,000- $63,000. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.


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