Associate Director of Policy and Public Affairs

at  MIEC

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least three (3) years of professional experience required; prior experience working in health care policy, public affairs and/or advocacy preferred.
• Specific knowledge of California politics and the legislative process is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Well informed knowledge of the public policymaking process and an appreciation for the role of advocacy organizations in contributing to the policymaking process.
• Knowledge and demonstrated interest in health care policy and in supporting physicians’ ability to practice medicine productively within the health care system.
• Knowledge of and interest in politics.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and deductive reasoning skills; must be able to decipher and clearly communicate complex concepts.
• Exceptional communication skills, including public speaking, writing and editing skills.
• Professional demeanor and good interpersonal skills.
• IT fluency, including basic knowledge of computers and the Microsoft Office software suite.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, getting the tasks of the position done well and on time.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends with occasional travel out of the area.
  About ACCMA: The Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association (ACCMA) is a professional association of physicians who are committed to addressing health issues of concern to patients and doctors in the East Bay. Throughout its history the ACCMA has sought to improve public health, the quality of the practice of medicine and patients’ access to care. ACCMA continues its tradition of leadership today by focusing on its core mission: empowering and organizing physicians to lead and improve the practice of medicine in order to better patients’ lives and the community’s health.
  The ACCMA maintains an “Employee Leasing Agreement” with MIEC, a professional liability insurance company with whom the ACCMA has a long relationship. Leased employees perform services solely for the ACCMA, and all leased employees report to the ACCMA Executive Director. Under this arrangement, ACCMA employees are legally employed by MIEC, and the application process is handled under the auspices of MIEC.
  About MIEC: MIEC was founded in 1975 in the depths of the malpractice crisis by physicians and their medical societies when insurance was largely unavailable to the healthcare community. As the West’s first truly physician-owned medical professional liability insurer, MIEC has always been guided by the desire to protect physicians and other healthcare professionals from malpractice risks and committed to a long-term philosophy of business conduct that ensures such a crisis never happens again. We exist to foster enduring partnerships within the healthcare community by serving members through a philosophy of vigorous protection and high value, delivered by people who care.
  As a member-owned exchange Headquartered in Oakland, CA, MIEC now insures more than 7,400 physicians and other healthcare professionals in 4 states, with regional claims offices in Idaho, Alaska, and Hawaii. MIEC has consistently adapted to meet the changing needs of healthcare delivery and continually seeks to reinvent medical professional liability through effective partnership, innovative insights, and dynamic risk solutions

• Monitors emerging health care-related news, legislation, regulations and policy developments, ensures that important issues are appropriately considered through committees and governance bodies, and engages in advocacy activities as appropriate to advance policy goals.
• Provides policy guidance and staff support to committees and governance bodies (including boards of directors and delegations); works closely with committee chairs and other staff; performs research; compiles background materials; drafts resolutions, reports, memos, correspondence, articles, and other documents; liaises with subject matter experts and guest speakers; manages meeting logistics.
• Directs and organizes legislative candidate interviews, district meetings with elected and public officials, the California Medical Association (CMA) Legislative Advocacy Day, and grassroots advocacy campaigns.
• Develops and manages professional relationships with elected officials, public officials and key staff; supports physician members in developing and strengthening relationships with elected officials, public officials and key staff.
• Directs the political action committee, fundraising campaigns for the PAC, and financial contributions to candidates; liaises with affiliated PACs; attends and organizes political fundraisers.
• Serves as an information resource for members requesting assistance with legal, regulatory, or other policy assistance.
• Participates in the executive leadership of the organization and in meetings of the elected leadership of the organization and its committees.
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