Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Position details:
Schedule: days, 8-hour shifts
Fte: full-time, exempt
Location: plaza campus and remote
Job summary:
The department of government affairs is responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of rady children`s hospital`s activities and interactions with government agencies and legislative bodiesRepresenting the institution`s interests by advocating at the local, state, and federal level, the department of government affairs is charged with advancing rady children`s hospital`s public policy and advocacy priorities in alignment with the organization`s strategic plan.
The director of government affairs reports directly to the vice president of government affairs and is responsible for:
Maintaining active awareness of local issues, including proposed legislation and public policies that
May impact rady children`s hospital, and developing and coordinating strategies to address them.
Working closely with the vice president of government affairs to implement strategies that enhance
Rady children`s local advocacy agenda, including designing legislative proposals that support
Priority initiatives.
Collaborating with community partners to advance strategic priorities.
Developing and fostering relationships with leaders and elected officials and staff throughout the san diego region, including the county and city of san diego and surrounding jurisdictions asneeded to form partnerships and collaborative projects to advance the health and safety of children.
Maintaining an active awareness of goals, objectives, and strategic priorities.
Executing special projects as assigned by the chief external affairs officer/executive director
And/or supervisor.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor`s degree
Knowledgeable how government entities function and experience in industry
Works efficiently under pressure; meets deadlines; demonstrates strategic thinking and good decision-making, as well as an entrepreneurial spirit
Articulate, poised and possesses strong writing skills
Preferred qualifications:
Master`s degree
Knowledge in a healthcare industry
