Job Details

Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Government and External Affairs, the Vice President of Government Affairs is responsible for working with senior management team within Government and External Affairs to coordinate, support and implement strategic, policy and operational initiatives from a government relations perspective, with a focus on the Lehigh Valley Region. These efforts will be integrated with the overall efforts of Enterprise Government and External Affairs. This includes the advancement of Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health Plans, at the federal, state and local levels, development of public policy positions and advocacy to support those public policy positions. Participation in advocacy efforts may include other members of the organization, including but not limited to management, members of the medical staff, and other staff members. The VP will work with leadership teams to build and strengthen relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders whose interest and support are vital to the mission of Jefferson, with a specific emphasis on activities. The position will also collaborate with Enterprise and Regional leadership on community and engagement initiatives.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

Government and External Affairs

• Support Enterprise and Division leadership on advocacy initiatives on the federal, state and local levels.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Government Affairs team members on public policy matters impacting the Jefferson Enterprise.
• Prepare government affairs and public policy summaries which highlight impact to Jefferson of various legislative and regulatory measures.
• Coordinate meetings with elected and public officials pertaining to health delivery and the role of Jefferson as an economic contributor in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
• Prepare on a regular basis, Government Relations summaries for various audiences including Senior Management and medical staff leadership.
• Present relevant legislative and regulatory measures and Jefferson impact along with relevant Hospital Association summaries during regular Government Affairs team meetings and during standing meetings with Executive VP, Government/External Affairs and Jefferson Leadership team.
• Coordinate grass roots advocacy efforts with Jefferson employees, members of the medical staff and where appropriate, members of the community.
• Lead teams of people on various organized advocacy days in Washington or in state capitols.
• Build strong professional relationships with physician leaders and partners in the community to assure strong understanding of the relevant issues in healthcare delivery in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
• Ensure appropriate linkages with leadership, both Enterprise and Division, with PA and NJ elected and public officials.
• Plan and coordinate public policy development, including review, analysis, and evaluation.
• Serve as primary point of contact for Jefferson with Hospital Associations and state and local chambers of commerce.  Help ensure participation of Jefferson leaders in Health Association committees and related activities.
• Register as lobbyist and fulfill appropriate reporting requirements, pursuant to Pennsylvania and New Jersey state laws.
• Participate in the development and execution of strategies which impact legislative outcomes.  Make recommendations on legislative and healthcare policy issues.  Draft legislative correspondence for leadership. Assist in identifying potential state and federal level funding sources.
• Leads local government affairs team.

Community Engagement

• Collaborate with Community Engagement leadership to ensure a coordinated approach with enterprise leadership teams.
• Develop and maintain an active connection to community organizations, working collaboratively to coordinate efforts with leaders in these organizations.
• Collaborate with Jefferson leaders on Jefferson sponsorships which link to Jefferson’s mission and provide visibility in the community.
• Ensure Jefferson linkage to diverse communities. Collaborate with Jefferson leaders on sponsorship of, and participation in, local and state-wide events.  Support Jefferson’s participation in supplier diversity initiatives.
• Provide support, when required, towards delivery of Jefferson’s Community Health Needs Assessment, pursuant to IRS regulations.
• Provides support, when required, on accurate and timely community health benefits reporting pursuant to government regulations.
• Provide input into communications and marketing strategy as it relates to community presence. 
• Ensure Jefferson’s presence in a broad range of health-related organizations by attendance at regular meetings of special interest groups, relevant Chambers of Commerce and associations.

Educational Requirements:

• MHA, MBA or JD preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience in Government Affairs; additional experience in Government Affairs is required in the absence of an advanced degree.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with management, physician leaders and other internal stakeholders. Ability to work independently, interdependently and set priorities. Demonstrates proficiency in directing and guiding personnel. Demonstrates the ability to initiate, accept and adapt to change, flexibility. Possesses sound critical thinking skills. Must have excellent communication skills and be well organized.
• Must be able to present concepts and ideas effectively to various constituencies within the Jefferson community and to external stakeholders in the communities served by Jefferson.

Skills Required:

• Project Management
• Presentation Skills
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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