Associate, Center for HIV and Infectious Disease Policy
Associate, Center for HIV and Infectious Disease Policy
The O’Neill Institute for National & Global Health Law at Georgetown University Law Center is seeking an Associate for the Center for HIV and Infectious Disease Policy (CHIDP).
The Associate will work on a team with other CHIDP staff, and work closely with and interact regularly with external advisory boards and diverse stakeholders including people living with HIV, community-based services providers, health care providers, researchers, and government policy makers to examine priority policy issues, create forums for robust dialogue to consider complex issues and identify actionable policy solutions. The Associate must be able to lead projects and work independently and will both assist with or independently write and prepare policy briefs and in some cases peer-reviewed publications.
The Associate will report to and work with the CHIDP Director. They also will work collaboratively with the Associate Director, other CHIDP staff and Fellows, as well as the Institute Executive Director and other Institute staff. Position includes engagement with and relationship management of external partners and stakeholders. It also includes some supervision of Fellows, Research Assistants (RAs), and student research on relevant topics.
The Associate will have a hybrid work model that supports a blend of in-office (work out of the O’Neill Institute’s offices on the Georgetown University Law Center campus in Washington, D.C) and telework. The Associate will receive a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and terrific colleagues.
Primarily Responsibilities:
- Legal and policy research related to a diverse range of HIV, sexual health, infectious diseases and other topics, with a particular emphasis on policy issues related to improving HIV prevention, treatment, and quality of life outcomes. This includes writing, editing, and assisting with the preparation of Institute publications, as well as peer-reviewed journal articles
- Project management to support CHIDP projects
- Attending Institute-sponsored and other policy events and networking with internal and external partners
- Providing some administrative and logistical support for project convenings (typically held in-person at Georgetown Law)
- While the focus of the position is on assisting with funded activities, we encourage the Associate to develop and pursue their own interests related to the Infectious Disease Initiative, and we seek to support broader efforts at professional development related to domestic and global policy issues
Who Are We Looking For?
- At least 4 years of health law and/or health policy experience, with relevant experience related to HIV and related infectious diseases
- MPH with relevant training in epidemiology and translating research to policy OR JD or JD equivalent is preferred
- Individual capable of contributing to a team yet also able to work independently
- Good writer and interest in writing and refining materials for a variety of audiences
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with modest supervision
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team and to interact successfully with a variety of personalities
- Professionalism and flexibility amid competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-need and results-driven environment
- Prior experience or demonstrated commitment to communities heavily impacted by HIV and other infectious conditions, including racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender minorities is preferred
- Expertise related to the U.S. health care financing system (including Medicaid, Medicare, and the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program), high-impact prevention, and/or HV research is preferred.
How to Apply: To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and writing sample with subject
[Associate_Last Name] to workatoneill@georgetown.edu.