Hours: Full-time

This is a terrific opportunity for a former Capitol Hill staffer, or someone who has worked effectively with Capitol Hill staff, who wants to influence health policy and the quality of medical care while working more reasonable hours than is typical of the Hill.

Must have experience working on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, or directly with Hill policy staff. Excellent oral and written communication skills are also required. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-3 years of experience working on Capitol Hill on health issues, preferably with HELP, Finance, Ways and Means, or Energy & Commerce staff, and will have an educational background that includes knowledge of medicine, healthcare, health policy, or public health.

Apply now for a position starting in July, August, or September. We hope to fill this position as soon as possible. Send a resume and cover letter explaining how your experience fits with our work and this job description, and including your available start date and salary requirements to Ava at info@center4research.org. The title of Manager or Director and salary will depend on expertise and experience.

The National Center for Health Research is a nonprofit public health think tank that conducts research; analyzes evidence; works with experts in the field as well as patient advocates; and explains the implications and ramifications of health-related policies to policymakers and their staff, the media, and the public.  We do not accept funding from pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, chemical companies, or companies with financial interest in our work. For more information about our Center's policy work, see the "Speaking Out," "We're in the News," and Research sections of  www.center4research.org and the Monthly Digests listed in our "About Us" section.

For more information about our policy work, see the policy and media sections of our websites. Our office is in Washington, DC, next to Farragut Square, convenient to red, orange, blue, and silver metro lines.  We all work in the office 2 days/week, usually Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience and relevant skills.

No calls, please.

- An educational background that includes knowledge of medicine, healthcare, health policy, or public health

- Strong communication and teamwork