Policy Analyst 2

Job Function Summary:

Involves analytical studies on a variety of policies, projects, programs and issues in support of a function, research initiative, program and / or organizational unit, or in research of new or changing systems and programs. Assists in policy and program planning, development, administration, management and implementation; interprets, monitors and analyzes information regarding policies and procedures and provides consultative services to department administrators and other stakeholders.

Generic Scope (not customizable, will not be used in the job posting/advertisement):

Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments / projects / tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.

Custom Scope (customizable, will be used in the job posting/advertisement): 

The Policy Analyst II will work closely with Dr. Ifeyinwa Asiodu, Principal Investigator of the UCSF MILK Research Lab, whose research focuses on identifying and addressing structural and social determinants of human milk feeding and lactation inequities. The Policy Analyst II will support Dr. Asiodu and the MILK Research Lab team in the development and implementation of research projects, particularly those focused on health inequities and disparities.

Responsibilities will include conducting literature reviews and supporting quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. The position will contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and the dissemination of research findings, as well as develop policy briefs, toolkits, infographics, and other research and policy translation products. Responsibilities will also include reviewing relevant policies and programs, synthesizing research and policy evidence, and translating findings into actionable recommendations and resources. Additional responsibilities will include assisting with the development and submission of grant proposals and contributing to collaborative research conducted with MILK Research Lab partners.

This is a 50% position, requiring leadership, organizational management, qualitative and quantitative research experience, and diplomacy skills in addition to experience working with community partners. This position will be based primarily at Mission Bay and flexible but may require occasional travel to other UCSF campuses, research and community partner organizations, regional and national conferences, and to donor organizations.

Department Overview (please write a brief description of your department/unit that you would like to be included in the job posting/advertisement)

The Department of Family Health Care Nursing, housed within the UCSF School of Nursing, has a vision to optimize the health and well-being of children, women, and families in a changing multicultural society through our nursing programs of teaching, research and practice, as well as through community service locally and globally. The Department of Family Health Care Nursing also supports the education of nurses who become leading researchers and expert advanced practice registered nurses (APRN), with a focus on serving diverse and underserved communities. The specialties train DNP and PhD students. Faculty research focuses on health and optimal development of children, adults and families across the lifespan; and developing and testing interventions to optimize health, quality of life, and health equity. Clinically, the faculty in the Department of Family Health Care Nursing engage in active faculty practice across settings in the academic health centers and community settings.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Required qualifications must be possessed by any candidate to be considered for the position.These qualifications will be included in the job posting/advertisement and will be used to screen applicants.Note: Only objective, specific and quantifiable (KSAs) will be used when screening (i.e. 6 months of event planning experience vs. prior event planning experience).Preferred qualifications are those skills or abilities that an ideal candidate possesses, but are not required in order for a candidate to be considered for the position.

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Education, Licenses and Certifications:

List Education, Licenses and Certifications a candidate must possess or meet to be considered for the position. You may also select any of these attributes as being preferred. These will be included in the job posting/advertisement and will be used to screen applicants.

Special Conditions of Employment: (Statements identifying the fundamental non-negotiable job conditions and/or requirements which an individual must meet to be eligible for the position.  For example, the ability to pass a background check, work in a particular environmental setting, work a flexible or irregular work schedule, etc.)

• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment

Key Responsibilities

List key functions and the estimated percentage of time spent performing each of the responsibilities. Indicate which responsibilities are considered "Essential" to the successful performance of the job as defined by the EEOC: “Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform. You should carefully examine each job to determine which functions or tasks are essential to performance.” 

Example: 

25%EssentialPerforms basic design, development, modification and debugging of software. Evaluates basic software for functional areas. Analyzes existing software or works to formulate logic for basic systems, prepares basic specifications and performs coding.

Budgeted Job Salary Range: 35