Assists the Director of Federal Relations and the Vice President for Public Policy and Government Relations in forwarding the Joint Commission’s government relations agenda by; 1) establishing and maintaining relationships with legislators, federal and state officials and their staff; 2) helping to ensure that public policy makers understand and appreciate the Joint Commission’s contribution to national goals for quality and safe care; 3) identifying opportunities to add new, or improve upon existing, partnerships with federal agencies, and 4) helping to implement the Joint Commission’s advocacy agenda.
Requirements: Master’s degree in government, health care administration, or a related field is preferred. Five to seven years experience in a health care related organization. Experience as an author of documents that relate to health care policy, health economics, or quality of health care. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of regulatory, governmental and public representative concerning health care issues and analyze documents, synthesize information, and develop policy recommendations. Written and oral communication skills necessary to effectively present information and ideas in proposals, position papers, written communications and speeches. Interpersonal skills necessary to participate in negotiations with individuals outside the Joint Commission. This position is located in Washington, DC. Qualified candidates may contact skjobs@jointcommission.org