Senior Policy Advisor, Healthcare Accountability The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. To this end, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, effect expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City. PROGRAM OVERVIEW (Public Health Corps)Join the nation’s first local Office of Healthcare Accountability, serving as the city’s healthcare watchdog and ensuring access to affordable, high-quality care for all New Yorkers. The new Office of Healthcare Accountability is located within the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (BEHS) in the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness (CHECW) of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). BEHS is the healthcare systems bureau of DOHMH. We apply policy, evidence, and practical expertise to improve equity in healthcare delivery at the individual, organizational, and systems levels. We do this by engaging primary care providers and other healthcare organizations to implement evidence-based strategies; leveraging information to support planning and technical assistance for providers and payers; advancing policy to close the racial equity gap for priority health outcomes; and surfacing opportunities where healthcare can influence and connect consumers to social support and addressing the whole person, beyond physical ailments.CHECW aims to eliminate racial inequities resulting in premature mortality, focusing on chronic disease by addressing the social and environmental factors that impact health. CHECW works to increase placed-based investments in priority neighborhoods with community programming and services based on epidemiology; influence and leverage the health system to promote whole-person care; intensify the agency's approach to tackling big salt, sugar, and tobacco; and find innovative ways to improve the built environment and address other social determinants of health. Since January 2020, DOHMH has been fighting the COVID-19 pandemic- activities include but are not limited to surveillance & epidemiological investigations; lab testing; engaging and providing guidance to healthcare partners; ensuring the safety & health of responders; providing timely and accurate information to the public; promoting the emotional health of New Yorkers and coordinating citywide COVID-19 vaccine administration. DOHMH works closely with community-based organizations (CBOs) to increase access to and awareness of COVID-19 prevention, treatment, and vaccination services. Consistent with the Health Department’s decades long commitment to place-based investments, new work is focused on neighborhoods who have been hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, have low vaccination rates, and have been harmed by racial and ethnic health inequities. DOHMH seeks to continue place-based anti-racism interventions toward COVID-19 recovery and chronic disease prevention over the coming two years through continued investment in the Public Health Corps. POSITION OVERVIEWBEHS is looking for an entrepreneurial Senior Policy Advisor with demonstrated experience in healthcare policy and preferably with experience in at least one of the following: price transparency, affordability, safety net financing, community benefit requirements, and payment and delivery system innovation. New York City Council recently passed legislation creating an Office of Healthcare Accountability to promote greater transparency and increase access to affordable, high-quality care for all New Yorkers. The Office is the first local office of its kind and will be located within the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). The Senior Policy Advisor role is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a deep commitment to health equity who wants to apply their healthcare policy expertise to the local level, developing creative policy strategies that translate community engagement, data-driven insights, and cutting-edge innovations into meaningful change.RESPONSIBILITIESAs one of the first hires of the new Office of Healthcare Accountability, the Senior Policy Advisor will:Lead the creation and implementation of a dynamic, interdisciplinary policy portfolio that advances a more transparent, accountable, and equitable health care system.Work in close collaboration with the data analytics team to develop the Office of Healthcare Accountability’s data analytics, research, monitoring, and reporting framework.Track relevant legislative and regulatory developments at the local, state, and federal levels and update the Office’s policy portfolio accordingly.Build relationships with leading policy experts in relevant fields to finetune the Office’s approach and incorporate best practices.Build relationships with key stakeholders and guide stakeholders and community engagement.Continuously update policy goals to reflect key findings from the Office’s data analytics and community and stakeholder engagement activities.Write policy reports and communications materials for a wide variety of audiences, including city leadership, state leadership, and the general public.Collaborate across DOHMH and partner agencies to disseminate key findings and advance policy goals. QUALIFICATIONS Advanced degree in public health, public policy, law, economics, health administration, health care management, business, or similar.5 years of demonstrated healthcare policy experience.Demonstrated experience with policy and payer initiatives to improve quality, reduce costs, and promote equity.In-depth understanding of the US healthcare system, particularly federal and state regulatory regimes governing insurers, public and private, and non-profit hospitals.Outstanding research, analytical, and writing skills.Experience working on interdisciplinary teams.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to lead strategic visioning and operationalize mission-driven goals.Ability to work independently and self-direct.Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.Creativity, humility, and resourcefulness.Experience with policy efforts that draw heavily upon claims and pricing data, particularly Hospital Price Transparency data and Transparency in Coverage data.Startup experience – whether launching a company/organization, initiative, team, or product.Experience leading interdisciplinary teams and managing concurrent projects.Experience leading community and stakeholder engagement.Experience with statistical analysis. Demonstrated commitment to the public interest. SALARY Salary range is $ 100,000 to $ 130,000. WORK SCHEDULEMonday- Friday9:00 am – 5:00 pmHybrid BENEFITS AT A GLANCE FPHNYC offers a comprehensive benefit package.Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution.A retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution.Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan.Generous and flexible work from home policy with up to three days working at home.Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTYou must live in New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) in order to be considered for a position at FPHNYC. TO APPLYTo apply, upload Resume, including how your experience relates to this position. Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted. The Fund for Public Health in New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse pool of candidates to apply.