Job Description
Overview Responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive government relations strategy identifying public policy opportunity and creating opportunity for relationships with key government officials and legislators. Enhances D-H's role as a public policy stakeholder.
This position can sit in southern, NH and must be able to travel throughout DH locations in VT/NH. Responsibilities - Organizes the effective participation of D-H representatives in the shaping of healthcare public policy and in offering testimony on specific legislation and administrative proceedings.
- Develops effective relationships with the various leaders in local government.
- Coordinates state lobbying efforts with other advocacy organizations such as NHHA, NHMS, NHNA, BIA, and other coalitions.
- Facilitates the ties between the D-H community practices with local government and important health care related community organizations. Works with divisional leaders to identify opportunities for involvement with local officials and state legislators in individual communities.
- Identifies key issues for D-H involvement, either as a stakeholder or a resource. Provides regular environmental assessments for development of organizational positions.
- Promotes the visibility of D-H throughout New Hampshire as New Hampshire's academic health center.
- Assists D-H representatives in establishing or enhancing relationships with government officials. Coaches D-H representatives who are testifying before legislative, administration and regulatory bodies.
- Coordinates the New Hampshire activities with those of the Vermont and federal Government Relations representatives to ensure consistency of positions. Shares important public policy information that may be beneficial in either arena that requires involvement of the state delegations to Washington, or that may influence public health policy at the federal level.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in government relations, public policy, or external affairs, including leadership responsibility.
- Thorough understanding of the state government structure and legislative process.
- Proven track record of success in building relationships with government officials and other stakeholders, and serving as an advocate in the political arena.
- Area of Interest: Professional/Management
- Pay Range: $122,595.20/Yr. - $196,144.00/Yr. (Based on 40 hours per week, otherwise pro rata)
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
- Shift: Day
- Job ID: 39988
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Job Tags
Temporary work, Local area, Shift work