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Want to post on GEOList? Read our “How To” here. From: Leila Martini [[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2016 Good Afternoon, I am interested in finding examples of job descriptions for the following types of titles: Director of Policy Director of Research Program/Project Officer Director of Advocacy Director of Evaluation/Assessment Thank you! Leila Martini, DrPH, MPH, MLS Director of Policy & Research Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg From: Jennifer Lee [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Dear Leila, Attached please find job descriptions that match the positions you were interested in finding examples of, as noted in a recent GEO listserv post: • Senior Director of the Massachusetts Medicaid Policy Institute (The Massachusetts Medicaid Policy Institute, a program of our Foundation’s, is an independent and nonpartisan source of information and analysis about the Massachusetts Medicaid program. Its mission is to promote the development of effective Medicaid policy solutions through research and policy analysis.) • Director of Evaluation and Strategic Initiatives • Senior Program Officer If we can provide additional information, please don’t hesitate to be in touch. Best of luck in your job development efforts! All the best, Jennifer Lee Senior Program Officer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation From: Kelci Price [[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 11, 2016 Hi Leila – Here are a set of job descriptions I’ve been collecting related to evaluation positions. Depending on how the organization approaches evaluation, these types of positions may require expertise in research/social sciences, but in many organizations they can lean towards someone with a strategic mindset and skills related to organizational development/learning. Hope these are helpful! Best, Kelci Price, Ph.D. Director, Research and Evaluation The Colorado Health Foundation From: Rhonda Smythe [[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 11, 2016 Hi Leila, Conveniently, this just went out today! Hope the job descriptions contained within are useful. Best, Rhonda Smythe Program Officer Missouri Foundation for Health From: Mary Jo Shircliffe [[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 11, 2016 Hi Leila, Please find attached relevant job descriptions from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky. Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a nice day! Mary Jo Shircliffe Vice President, Operations and Administration Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky From: Kori Dunaway [[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 11, 2016 Hi Leila, I saw your post for job description examples. We don’t have all, but we do have a recent program officer JD and dir of comms JD which encompasses advocacy in our team. Attaching both as a reference if helpful. Best, Kori Dunaway Program Associate Raikes Foundation From: Kim Christianson [[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 11, 2016 Hi Leila – I’ve attached a few JDs that I hope can be useful (we don’t have the other roles you mention below). Please let me know if you have questions on any of the roles. Best, Kim Christianson Director, Human Resources and Administration Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies From: Viola Dessanti [[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 11, 2016 Hi Leila Here is the job description for my position “Director of Measurement, Evaluation and Learning” at the Ontario Trillium Foundation Best Viola Dessanti Senior Analyst Ontario Trillium Foundation *Log in to GEO’s website here and click ‘GEOList Archives’ to access archived GEOList Summaries, including the PDF of this summary. Want to post on GEOList? Read our “How To” here. Senior Director, Massachusetts Medicaid Policy Institute Job Description The Senior Director for the Massachusetts Medicaid Policy Institute (MMPI) is responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic agenda for MMPI. The agenda shall seek to further the overall mission and strategic agenda of the BCBSMA Foundation, in addition to supporting the overall purpose MMPI which is to promote the development of effective Medicaid policy solutions through research and policy analysis. The Senior Director shall develop and implement MMPI’s strategic agenda in collaboration with the President of the BCBSMA Foundation and the rest of the Foundation team, including specifically the Foundation’s Director for Policy and Research. The Senior Director is responsible for promoting the visibility and reputation of MMPI as an independent and nonpartisan source of information and analysis about the Massachusetts Medicaid program, “MassHealth.” MMPI promotes broad understanding of MassHealth and its interrelatedness with other health care programs for low income people, and seeks to create a rigorous and thoughtful public discussion of the program’s successes and the challenges ahead. It collaborates with a wide spectrum of policy makers, legislators, researchers, providers, advocacy groups, consumer organizations, business and other stakeholders. In order to achieve the above, the Senior Director for MMPI shall: Develop short and long range research plans and projects Identify lead researchers for commissioning work, and collaborate with selected consultants to produce high quality, objective, timely policy briefs and associated reports. Ensure the effective stewardship of Foundation resources by effectively managing contracts and ensuring production of high quality products and deliverables. Identify and assist in the planning and execution of conferences and other convening opportunities that support the MMPI policy agenda. Contribute to public discussion and debate and ensure MMPI developed resources continue to be relevant and leveraged by stakeholders through ongoing engagement with key stakeholders, and maintenance/development of relationships with advocates, state officials, policymakers, health care professionals, health plan representatives and other key stakeholders. Create publications and other mechanisms, such as webinars, to educate stakeholders about the MassHealth program in order to broaden awareness of the importance of the MassHealth program through transparency and translation. Monitor key MassHealth policy and program initiatives and produce reports and other publications on these initiatives. Leverage opportunities to partner with state government in promoting stakeholder engagement and understanding of policy issues and options. In addition to development and implementation of MMPI-related projects specifically, the Senior Director shall also develop and oversee other policy-related projects in support of the Foundation’s mission and strategic agenda. These may include projects related to coverage and affordability or other key strategic focus areas. The Senior Director for MMPI will work closely with Director for Policy and Research and collaborate and support other Foundation team members to create a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, collegiality, and pursuit of excellence in effort and work products. Provide regular guidance, feedback, and opportunities for professional development to Policy Analyst reporting to Director for Policy and Research. As needed, assist with hiring and performance review of Policy Analyst. Provide advice and support to Director for Policy and Research regarding project development, identifying researchers/consultants and in oversight of project progress. Support Foundation grant making activities by participating in the review of grant proposals, giving input into grant guidelines, and identifying and sharing policy issues that may need attention and discussion. The Senior Director is also responsible for developing and maintaining strong professional relationships with key stakeholders both within and outside of state government. The position shall also work to identify opportunities to partner and collaborate with other organizations and foundations to expand the breadth of impact of the work of MMPI. Qualifications: (Knowledge, skills and abilities) An in depth understanding of health financing and policy issues and trends, with a specific understanding of Medicaid. Experience in health access programs and/or community based health care delivery preferred. Expertise in evaluation, research, policy analysis and policy development. Ability to crystallize and clearly lay out complicated issues. Strong planning and organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to write and speak persuasively. Ability to create, coordinate and staff committees comprised of high level individuals. Ability to collaborate and build partnerships around common interests and goals. A self-starter who has the ability to deal with ambiguity. Politically knowledgeable. Strong interpersonal, team-building and negotiation skills; a creative partnership builder. Education/Relevant Experience: An advanced degree, preferably in health care management or public policy or closely related field is desired. Extensive knowledge of and experience in health care and public policy required. Position Description Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation Director of Evaluation and Strategic Initiatives Position Overview The Director of Evaluation and Strategic Initiatives will serve as a member of the Foundation’s leadership team, working at the intersection of research, policy and grantmaking. The Director will develop and implement the strategy for evaluating the effectiveness and impact of the Foundation’s