Policy Analyst, Health Equity & Social Justice

A High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred. Two (2) years of full-time, paid, progressively responsible experience in program administration is required. Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds. A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required.

Project Management: assists with the data collection, reporting and analyses activities of the Division of Health Equity & Social Justice. Provides analyses and support to help advance the City’s key health priorities, including but not limited to creating healthy neighborhoods: housing, education, criminal justice, wealth creation, correcting health inequity, and implementing pro-equity health practices and policies. Works on projects designed in conjunction with the division and the public health department aimed at improving the health and well-being of vulnerable populations.

• Implements data analyses to identify the most pressing health disparities impacting vulnerable populations across the city & region
• Compiles data and coordinates presentations and reports for multiple audiences
• Reviews and evaluates legislation and policies; internal, external, local, regional and national
• Evaluates the impact of policies on health outcomes
• Proposes suggestions to improve the effects of policies 
• Liaises with stakeholders to determine needs and goals of policies
• Edits and amend policy drafts as required
• Performs other appropriate duties that are critical to advancing the mission, duties, and responsibilities of the Division of Health Equity and Social Justice and performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Public Affairs, Public Administration, or related field is required. (Substitution:  a combination of other certification or credential and two additional years of full time paid related experience may substitute a Bachelor’s Degree.)  

Experience Required and Additional Duties:

• Working knowledge of key equity, diversity and social justice concepts
• Understanding of social determinants of health, root causes and upstream policies 
• Working knowledge of the legal aspects affecting policies
• Experience with public policy, health/healthcare policy and advocacy
• Efficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.), as well as other communication and presentation tools, apps and software

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.