Assistant Health Analyst/Policy Analyst (MCAH)

The Los Angeles County AAIMM Prevention Initiative is a coalition of the Los Angeles County Departments of Public Health, Health Services, and Mental Health, First 5 LA, community organizations, mental and health care providers, funders, and community members. We are united in one purpose: to address the unacceptably high rates of Black infant and maternal deaths in the county and ensure healthy and joyous births for Black families. Through a series of comprehensive coordinated strategies, we aim to reduce the county's gap in Black/White infant mortality rates.

The AAIMM Initiative approaches its work from a frame that the root cause of the mortality disparity is the stress caused by a Black person’s exposure to racism and the impact of that stress on a Black woman/birthing person’s body, compounded by structures in society that perpetuate racism, and the presence of implicit and overt bias in the systems of support that interact with Black families.

The AAIMM Initiative is seeking an Assistant Health Analyst (Policy Analyst). This position will report to the Perinatal Equity Initiative (PEI) Program Manager. The Assistant Health Analyst is responsible for helping to develop and implement the policy priorities and platform of the AAIMM Prevention Initiative. This includes Policy and budget advocacy and analysis; relationship development with policymakers, county legislative departments/units, key stakeholders, media, and the community to advance policy priorities; and campaign and coalition management.

POSITION SUMMARY 

This position will need to report to the following LA County DPH worksite as needed:

600 S. Commonwealth Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90005

Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

The pay rate for this position is $40.75

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Policy Research and Analysis

• Analyze policies and initiatives related to reproductive health, rights, and justice, with a focus on their impact on Black women, girls, and femmes.

Advocacy Campaign Development and Execution

• Design and implement high-impact advocacy campaigns addressing key social justice and reproductive health issues.
• Collaborate with coalitions to align strategies and amplify collective impact.

Coalition Building and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with diverse coalitions and stakeholders, with a specific focus on legislative affairs departments within County agencies.
• Foster collaborative partnerships to drive policy change.

Project Management

• Lead and coordinate complex research projects, including managing timelines and deliverables.
• Oversee and execute policy advocacy initiatives with strong organizational skills.

Communication and Presentation

• Develop compelling presentations and policy briefs using tools like Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Effectively communicate research findings and policy recommendations to diverse audiences, including county and community stakeholders.

Adaptability and Problem-Solving

• Approach challenges with an entrepreneurial and creative mindset.
• Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Advocacy Impact Assessment

• Evaluate the effectiveness of policy advocacy strategies to ensure high-level impact.
• Provide recommendations to County departments for refining and improving initiatives.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

Education/Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, 

- OR -

• A related Degree required; Advanced Degree preferred (Masters) At least 3 years of relevant experience in non-profit or government
• In-depth knowledge on reproductive health, rights and justice and the issues as they impact Black women, girls and femmes 
• Deep commitment to social justice, policy advocacy and research
• Track-record of high-level impact on policy issues in the human services field and/or reproductive health right justice field
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft word and PowerPoint or similar programs 
• Experience working in and building coalitions 
• Entrepreneurial, flexible, creative, energetic, hard-working and unafraid of challenges  
• Strong, proactive project management skills 

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of the social determinants of health. Strong facilitation skills and experience leading groups.
• Expert understanding of Los Angeles County, California state and federal legislative and budget processes 
• Experience developing advocacy

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• A valid California driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. 
• Successful clearance of LA County Live Scan required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand     Frequently

Walk     Frequently

Sit             Frequently

Handling / Fingering    Occasionally

Reach Outward     Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally

Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs.

Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs.

See         Constantly

Taste/ Smell Not Applicable

Not Applicable Not required for essential functions

Occasionally      (0 - 2 hrs./day)

Frequently    (2 - 5 hrs./day)

Constantly    (5+ hrs./day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.  

If hired for this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date, or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require an accommodation)

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.