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The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. seeks a Health Policy Analyst to support Milwaukee County's health initiatives under the Chief Health Policy Advisor.

The role involves researching, reviewing literature, synthesizing data, and producing informational materials for policy development, social media, and public messaging. You will collaborate with county departments and community partners to translate complex health information into accessible communications, monitor emerging public health

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Enrolled in college.
• No experience required.
• Advanced degree or enrollment in advanced degree program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review published literature and topics to help develop policy briefs or summaries for policy development or public messaging.
• Identify and analyze data to inform policy recommendations.
• Assist in researching information to educate the community on health matters.
• Translate complex health information into clear public health messaging across platforms including social media and presentations.
• Monitor emerging public health issues, research, and trends relevant to Milwaukee County.
• Contribute to evidence-based content for social media and community campaigns.
• Analyze and summarize public health data to inform policy, programs, and initiatives.
• Collaborate with County and community leaders on health promotion messaging.
• Participate in meetings discussing deliverables and with stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Data interpretation

Literature evaluation

Writing & communication

Public health knowledge

Education

Enrolled in college

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Summary Under the supervision of Dr. Ben Weston, Chief Health Policy Advisor for Milwaukee County, provide research, policy, communications, and project support to inform and address issues affecting the health and well-being of nearly one million residents and visitors of Milwaukee County. The Health Policy Analyst supports the development of evidence-based health policy by reviewing and synthesizing research and public health data; preparing informational products for policy development, social media, public messaging, and community outreach; and collaborating with Milwaukee County departments and community partners to advance public health priorities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review published literature and research topics as requested to help develop policy briefs, topic summaries, or other needed informational products to be used for policy development, departmental advising, or public messaging
• Identify and analyze data and/or credible information to inform policy recommendations
• Assist in research and preparation of information to inform and educate the community on health matters
• Assist in translating complex health and scientific information into clear and accessible public health messaging across a variety of communication platforms, including social media, presentations, and other public-facing materials.
• Monitor emerging public health issues, research, and trends relevant to Milwaukee County and its residents.
• Assist in the development of evidence-based content for social media, public awareness campaigns, and other community education initiatives.
• Analyze and summarize public health data to identify trends and inform policy, programs, and public health initiatives.
• Collaborate with County and community leaders on health promotion messaging and activities
• As requested and available, participate in meetings to discuss above-outlined deliverables
• As requested and available, participate in meetings with County and community stakeholders

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities Knowledge of data interpretation and analyses, evaluation of published literature, documentation, and records management. Additional skills required: data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to communicate scientific and public health information effectively across multiple media/social media platforms.

Qualifications Appropriate experience may be substituted for education an on equivalent basis. Minimum Required Education: Enrolled in college Minimum Required Experience: No experience required Preferred Education: Advanced degree or enrollment in advanced degree program in relevant field preferred Preferred Experience: Research or policy experience preferred

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment. Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
• Along with Flexible Spending options 403B Retirement Package Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Pet Insurance On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

About Us

Together, we can build a healthier world. A student, an educator, a scientist and a community leader — alone, they can do many things. Together, the question isn’t what they can do, but what can’t they.

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings together the most inquisitive, passionate minds in science, medicine, education and community engagement to tackle today’s toughest challenges in health and society. Academic medicine is at the center of where scientists, physicians and students work hand-in-hand with the community to ask the most important questions and fuel the cycle of innovation that shapes the future of medicine.

Medical College of Wisconsin The tireless pursuit of knowledge and the power of academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. With around 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,500 full-time employees, MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders working in collaboration to pioneer pathways to a healthier world and drive a continuous cycle of life‑changing discovery.