Description

Overview Serve as the primary relationship liaison to state and elected officials, and works with the different business units within Sanford to develop, coordinate and implement key policy initiatives.
Reports to Vice President of Health Policy
Education, experience and skills requirements Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred (MBA, MHA, or JD). Must have work experience in legislature, government relations, public policy, or media; have knowledge of health industry, be self motivated with strong administrative skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, have a strong interest in public policy with the ability to be an analytical thinker capable of seeing and understanding broad and differing perspectives and have computer proficiency.
Licensure/certification requirement
Job Specific Competencies

* Serve as the State-based specific liaison to the Office of Health Policy.
* Provide “local” service to elected officials.
* Collaborate with various divisions in Sanford to implement short-term and long-term strategies and solutions to policy challenges and initiatives.
* Anticipate, monitor, review, and summarize all state legislation that could impact Sanford.
* Initiate and maintain strong working relationships with state legislative bodies, industry trade groups, strategic allies, advocacy groups and other organizations.
* Establish legislative priorities in conjunction with the Office of Health Policy by ensuring alignment with state lobbying initiatives and federal positions and activities.
* Assist in the development of health policy initiatives.
* Support the work of state contract lobbyists and consultants.
* Service as a liaison to state offices.
* Serve in a coordination role with state associations.
* Coordinate activities with legislators.
* Track and work on active legislation.
* Write legislative alerts and support materials.
* Assist in the preparation of testimony for Sanford experts.
* Assess state trends, support coalition building, coordinate messaging nad provide counsel in coordination with the Vice President of Health Policy to state leaders and legislators.
* Enhance Sanford image and reputation through effective outreach and communication skills.

Core Competencies Customer Service

* Interacts with customers in a warm and friendly way.
* Takes immediate action to meet customer requests or needs.
* Listens to understand what customers have to say.

Safety

* Recognizes safety hazards and takes corrective action; seeking assistance when needed.
* Demonstrates knowledge of operational policies and procedures.
* Performs work safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.

System Behavior

* Makes a decision considering the impact of the decision on other areas.
* Initiates collaboration with others outside of service area.
* Demonstrates personal commitment to the principles, values, and ethics of the organization.
* Models accountability for learning by sharing knowledge and learning from others.

Interpersonal/Communication/Relationships

* Builds effective working relationships.
* Expresses appreciation to others for their work.
* Treats others with respect.

Leadership Competencies

* Professionalism/Integrity – Models high standards of principles, values and ethics through policy decisions, professional duties, and personal actions in the organization and the community.
* Leadership/Visualization – Monitors and anticipates changes with the health care industry. Seeks input from others and provides direction to associates; listens and communicates to ensure acceptance and ownership of strategic and operational direction as well as the accomplishment of organizational goals.
* Decision Making/Problem Solving – Gathers information, selects the best strategy, implements and evaluates decisions to assure continous improvement and contribution to the long-term best interest of MeritCare and its constituents.
* Manages Money – Ensures good stewardship of financial resources through generating revenue and/or controlling costs; provides oversight for the financial condition of area of responsibility by managing effectively within budget.
* Manages Human Resources – Promotes high levels of associate engagement, performance, and retention, and allocates resources consistent with MeritCare’s mission of service.

Information Management Competencies

* Demonstrates skill in accessing, preparing and using information as relevant to position.
* Verbalizes and demonstrates knowledge of procedures for maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family and other medical information.
* Demonstrates ability to collect, analyze and present data as appropriate to position.

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