Health Policy and Research Fellow

Amid clinical workforce shortages, rising healthcare costs and ongoing concerns about inequity, IMPaCT unlocks the power of the grassroots community health workforce.

• →Conduct in-depth research using various sources (e.g., industry publications, surveys, and grey materials) and synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations, connecting the dots between disparate pieces of information.
• →Analyze surveys and data, identify takeaways and actionable recommendations, and prepare materials that present insights and findings in a clear, accessible way for a broad range of audiences.
• →Support development of tools and resources that help community health workers, program leaders, and policy makers implement evidence-based best practices.
• →Monitor and analyze policy developments and trends related to access to and coverage of community health worker services and policies that support the community health worker workforce and adoption of proven practices (e.g., state Medicaid requirements, payment models, and certification).
• →Collaborate with cross-functional teams (services, community mobilization, and scale) to support strategic decision-making, providing data-driven insights to guide the organization's growth and impact.

• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data from a wide range of sources, including peer-reviewed journals, grey literature, legislation and regulations, and Excel reports
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify patterns, connect seemingly unrelated information, and draw meaningful conclusions
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities, with a commitment to delivering client-ready work and a proactive approach to asking questions early
• Comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to embrace the challenges and opportunities of working in an early-stage, fast-paced organization
• Passion for healthcare and a commitment to driving long-term, sustainable change in the industry