Policy Analyst
San Francisco, CA 
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Job Description
Policy Analyst

Division of General Internal Medicine (DGIM)

Full Time

76368BR

Job Summary

This Policy Analyst will provide support across several large-scale projects housed within the Latinx Center of Excellence at UCSF's Division of General Internal Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. All projects work to support and improve healthcare workforce programs in the San Francisco Bay area through local community-based programs, academic research, university collaborations, higher education policy evaluation, and advocacy.

Examples of projects and responsibilities include:

  1. Hellman Pathway Programs: Healthcare Rooted in Health Equity
The Policy Analyst will support two pathway programs focusing on pre-health students at City College of San Francisco and San Francisco State University, with possible expansion to UC Berkeley in the future. This position will work across several aspects of Hellman Pathway Programs, including assistance with implementation, data collection and evaluation, expansion, and administrative support to faculty, which requires working closely with different networks at both campuses, UCSF, and future university partners. The individual will also work with a broad network of stakeholders to advance policies at the college, university and district level to support pathway programs and workforce initiatives across the region and state.

a. Pre-matriculation Leadership Academy for New Transfers - PLANT @ City College of San Francisco.

This position will work with and support UCSF faculty and staff from the Transfer Preparation Program at UCSF to outreach, recruit, and monitor the progress of students interested in healthcare careers. This is a four-week summer program that will expose qualified students to clinical shadowing, webinars on career preparation, hands-on activities, and facilitation to transfer to SFSU pre-health pathway programs.


b. Gators Reclaiming our Workforce - GROW @ San Francisco State University

This position will work with and support UCSF and SFSU teaching faculty by onboarding all students into UCSF system for stipend payments, providing coordination of faculty and student meetings, assisting with planning an annual report for the funders, managing social media and website posts about the program, and providing mentorship to program participants with guidance from PI. The GROW program includes SFSU rising pre-health sophomores and 3rd year transfer students from the PLANT program.

2) HRSA Program support - Aspiring Physicians Program (APP) @ San Francisco State University

The Policy Analyst will work closely with the LCOE associate director and APP faculty members on student recruitment, administration, logistics, and survey administration for this 6-week summer program. This Policy Analyst will also support the LCOE with social media campaigns, website management, and program evaluation.

***NOTE: This is Hybrid role
with possible evenings and weekends.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

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Department Description

The UCSF Division of General Internal Medicine (DGIM) at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG) delivers innovative, comprehensive and complex primary medical care to San Francisco's vulnerable patients; carries out highly impactful translational research focused on generating new knowledge to improve the health of vulnerable populations; engages in meaningful policy work focused on reducing health disparities and ensuring access to care; and trains the next generation of physician leaders and researchers in the care of vulnerable and underserved populations.

The Latinx Center of Excellence (LCOE), led by Dr. Alicia Fernandez, is committed to creating programs that increase the number of UIM physicians in California and beyond. Our research focuses on state-led workforce development, community-based interventions and policies impacting the Latinx communities throughout the Bay area and Central Valley, leveraging Dr. Fernandez's expertise in healthcare disparities, immigrant health, and language barriers.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related area and one or more years of relevant experience and / or equivalent experience / training.
  • Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in both Spanish and English.
  • Experienced and comfortable working with first-generation students, vulnerable populations (DACA & undocumented students) and low-income students.
  • Fundamental knowledge of mentorship and advising with first-generation college students.
  • Working knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
  • Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
  • 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 data with strong attention to detail.
  • Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
  • Proven attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in collaboration with a team.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in related area.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

007397 PROJECT POLICY ANL 2

Job Category

Administrative Support, Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Shift

Days, Evenings, Weekends

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm with possible evenings and weekends


Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Further information about the University of California, San Francisco, is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. UCSF seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence, and the communities we serve.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1+ years
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