North East Medical Services · 2 days ago
GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS REPRESENTATIVE
Daly City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expNorth East Medical Services is an organization focused on healthcare policy initiatives. They are seeking a Government and Community Affairs Representative to promote federal, state, and local policy initiatives, engage with community partners, and assist with media relations and press conferences.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Works with the Government and Community Affairs team to develop policy positions and legislative or administrative strategy recommendations to NEMS leadership on a wide range of federal, state, and local issues that affect NEMS’ service area, target populations, and business operations
Assists in drafting sign-on letters, preparing testimony, and developing NEMS positions for approval by the President & CEO or senior management in response to emerging and ongoing issues
Represents NEMS in various key external coalitions, committees, taskforces, etc
Assists with communication and training efforts to educate various internal departments and/or patients on important policy issues
Attends various virtual or in-person meetings, functions, events, and/or conferences both locally in the San Francisco Bay Area and at the state and federal levels as appropriate
Helps develop stronger relationships with a wide array of community stakeholders and elected officials and their staff
Aids the Chief Administrative Officer with press conferences and media relations
Maintains confidentiality with respect to all information that is used or obtained in the course of work
Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor
Qualification
Required
Completion of a bachelor's degree in health, public policy, social sciences, public relations, or related field
Minimum 1-2 years' experience working in a legislative role, advocacy, or healthcare policy issues
Excellent written and verbal communication, public speaking and researching skills
Familiarity with the federal, state, and local legislative and administrative processes
A strong interest in health policy, politics, community relations, and/or media
Basic understanding of FQHCs
Ability to exercise discretion and have the independent judgment to advance the interests of the organization
Demonstrate a proven track record of professionalism in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently while contributing and adding value to overall structure to the company
Fluent reading, writing and speaking in English is required
Preferred
Fluent reading, writing, and speaking in Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) is preferred but not required
Ability to speak other languages or dialects is an asset
Benefits
Free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children
Company contribution to 401(k)
Company
North East Medical Services
North East Medical Services (NEMS) is one of the largest community health centers in the United States targeting the medically underserved Asian population.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rachel Koh
Chief Operating Officer
Kenneth Tai
Chief Health Officer
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