Health Policy and Research Fellow

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Perform thorough research utilizing industry publications, surveys, grey literature, peer-reviewed journals, legislation, regulations, and Excel reports.

• Integrate research outcomes into concise, actionable insights and recommendations.

• Evaluate surveys and data, highlight key takeaways and recommendations, and create accessible materials tailored to diverse audiences.

• Develop tools and resources to assist community health workers, program leaders, and policymakers in applying evidence-based best practices.

• Monitor and assess policy developments and trends concerning access to and coverage of community health worker services.

• Analyze policies that support the community health worker workforce and the adoption of effective practices, including state Medicaid requirements, payment models, and certification.

• Collaborate with services, community mobilization, and scaling teams to facilitate strategic decision-making.

• Offer data-driven insights to inform organizational growth and impact.

• Work closely with the Director of Public Partnerships and Head of Scale.

⛳️ Requirements

• MPA, MPP, or a graduate student or recent graduate in a health-related field.

• A strong passion for health equity.

• Outstanding research and analytical abilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Proficiency in communicating complex ideas with clarity and impact.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Capability to collect and interpret data from peer-reviewed journals, grey literature, legislation and regulations, and Excel reports.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Robust organizational skills.

• Commitment to delivering client-ready work.

• Proactive in asking questions early on.

• Comfort with ambiguity.

• Willingness to thrive in an early-stage, fast-paced organization.

• A deep passion for healthcare and a commitment to fostering long-term, sustainable change.

• Part-time availability of 10–20 hours per week.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Equity grants.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• Opportunities for team-building and fun activities.

• Flexibility to work from home.