The Health & Medicine Policy Research Group has posted a position for Manager of Aging and Long-Term Care. The position will report to the policy director and manage a policy analyst.

The manager will work in collaboration with key stakeholders to identify key issues for inclusion in the strategic action plan for aging in Illinois and organize and engage these groups in support of developing the plan.

A master’s Degree in public health, public policy, social work, social policy, disability studies, or related field is preferred. The position calls for four to six years of experience in community, labor, or issue-based organizing. Preferred experience includes work with agency planning efforts, writing on complex policy issues, and support and coordination of a coalition or collaborative.

Position qualifications include:
• Strong competency with organizing principles, planning, concepts, and skills (such as building trust, conducting power analysis, coalition building, motivating collective action, and targeting appropriate strategies and tactics)
• Familiarity with aging-related issues, public health, and social determinants of health
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal public policies and programs related to aging, healthcare,
public health, and social services for underserved populations

Full position details

Priority deadline to apply is June 10, 2022. Applications received after this date may be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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