Fund for Public Health in NYC · 2 months ago
Public Health Legal Fellowship
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yrThe Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of New Yorkers. The Public Health Law Fellow will provide legal research and analysis on health-related issues, develop regulations and policies, and draft affidavits to support science-based policies.
Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide legal research and analysis on a myriad of health-related issues including development of briefings to support redress relating to disparities and chronic disease
Analyze and develop regulations, legislation, and policy
Draft affidavits in support of science-based policies of DOHMH
Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor
Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the department/ organization
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have both a masters in public health (MPH) and a law degree (JD)
In addition, the successful applicant will have demonstrated excellent legal research, writing, analytic, and communication skills
An interest in health care, public health, civil rights and social justice is essential
Applicants should be self-motivated and have the proven ability to work with a wide range of people
Preferred
Experience working in a legal setting
Ability to understand the concepts of social determinants of health, institutional racism, structural racism, health inequities and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
Demonstrated commitment to supporting communities that have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution
A retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution
Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan
Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice
Company
Fund for Public Health in NYC
Our mission is to incubate innovative public health initiatives that lead to improved health for all New Yorkers.
Founded in 2002
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.29MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2015-01-01Grant· $1.04M
2010-01-01Grant· $1.25M
Leadership Team
Sara Gardner
Chief Executive Officer
Hye Won Lee, MPH
Chief Program Officer
Recent News
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