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Policy Analyst at UCSF

Policy Analyst

UCSF · CA, US

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About the Role

The Policy Analyst II will support Dr. Ifeyinwa Asiodu and the UCSF MILK Research Lab team in developing and implementing research projects focused on health inequities and disparities. This role involves conducting literature reviews, supporting data collection and analysis, and contributing to research dissemination.

Responsibilities

  • Applies professional or research concepts to perform data collection, analysis of data and systems pertaining to moderately complex projects, policies, initiatives, / processes, and / or functions.
  • Support Dr. Asiodu and the MILK Research Lab team in the development and implementation of research projects, particularly those focused on health inequities and disparities. Supporting quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
  • Gathers and assembles analytical and factual data on assigned problems and issues to prepare reports and / or analyses summarizing information on the assigned issues and commenting on other significance for internal or external constituents.
  • In collaboration with PI, in overseeing some aspects of ongoing and new projects including: data collection, data management, and data analysis to ensure that the data utilized in the research studies or QI projects are usable and appropriate for publication and dissemination.
  • Ensure that correct data is being captured to ensure that project guidelines and goals are being met.
  • Prepares, edits and modifies documents including research reports, manuscripts, presentations and proposals.
  • Conducting literature reviews and contribute to manuscripts, presentations.
  • Using subject matter knowledge, collects and prepares information for use in discussions, meetings of internal and external constituents.
  • Dissemination of research findings, as well as develop policy briefs, toolkits, infographics, and other research and policy translation products,
  • On a project basis, performs analytical studies on a variety of policies, research initiatives, programs and issues.
  • Reviewing relevant policies and programs, synthesizing research and policy evidence, and translating findings into actionable recommendations and resources.
  • Provides a variety of analytical duties in support of a function, research initiative, program and / or organizational unit.
  • Participates in administrative / research policy and program project planning and development.
  • Provides recommendations and guidelines involving programs / initiatives.
  • Coordinates program planning and collaboration with program / project staff.
  • Assisting with the development and submission of grant proposals and contributing to collaborative research conducted with MILK Research Lab partners.
  • May require collaboration with multiple study groups and community sites, coordination with research groups within UCSF, other educational institutions, community partners, and outside research labs

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of related experience
  • Working knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
  • Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
  • Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
  • Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
  • Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
  • Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
  • Strong Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health experience and human milk feeding and lactation knowledge
  • Ability to work with dynamic and diverse group of faculty, staff and students.

Skills

  • Qualitative research
  • Quantitative research
  • Data collection
  • Data analysis
  • Policy analysis
  • Leadership
  • Organizational management
  • Diplomacy
  • Community partner engagement
  • Literature reviews
  • Manuscript preparation
  • Presentation development
  • Policy brief development
  • Toolkit development
  • Infographic development
  • Research translation
  • Policy translation
  • Grant proposal development
  • Collaborative research

Location

  • Mission Bay
  • UCSF campuses

Work Type

  • 50% position
  • Flexible
  • Occasional travel

Experience Level

  • Professional
  • Moderate scope and complexity

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

About the Company

  • The Department of Family Health Care Nursing, housed within the UCSF School of Nursing, has a vision to optimize the health and well-being of children, women, and families in a changing multicultural society through our nursing programs of teaching, research and practice, as well as through community service locally and globally.
  • The Department of Family Health Care Nursing also supports the education of nurses who become leading researchers and expert advanced practice registered nurses (APRN), with a focus on serving diverse and underserved communities.
  • The specialties train DNP and PhD students.
  • Faculty research focuses on health and optimal development of children, adults and families across the lifespan; and developing and testing interventions to optimize health, quality of life, and health equity.
  • Clinically, the faculty in the Department of Family Health Care Nursing engage in active faculty practice across settings in the academic health centers and community settings.

Equal Opportunity

  • Ability to pass a background check.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment