Harvard University
26-Mar-2018
Fellow - Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation
Harvard Law School
45248BR
Duties & Responsibilities
The Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation (CHLPI) Clinical Fellow works under the supervision of CHLPI clinical instructors to advocate for legal, regulatory, and policy reforms to expand access to high-quality healthcare; to reduce health disparities; and to promote more equitable and effective health and public health systems.
This position represents a unique opportunity to work within Harvard Law School's clinical program, to join a dynamic public interest and clinical teaching health and public health law and policy clinic, and practice in burgeoning areas of state and national importance.
The Fellow works with clinical staff and students on policy development and advocacy projects to increase access to health care for low-income individuals and families, explicitly working toward racial justice and equality goals. The Fellow supports efforts to ensure that justice-oriented processes and goals are fully integrated into our work to improve the health of vulnerable populations living with HIV, HCV and other chronic health conditions. The Fellow also supports outreach and training to state and national health and social service providers and consumer groups, to help promote the development of community partners' health care access advocacy coalitions and policy activities. Regular travel is required in order to work directly with our partners and clients in various locations around the country.
The Fellow works to build upon and extend CHLPI's innovative work in health and public health law and policy. The Fellow also participates in office-wide projects and in the Center's program as a laboratory for innovation in legal practice and clinical legal education.
Basic Qualifications
JD required, earned within the last three years.
Additional Qualifications
Extremely strong oral and written communication and organizational skills required. Ability to work independently, as well as in teams, and in demanding and periodically high stress circumstances. Strong motivation, initiative, demonstrated ability to work creatively within broad program goals. Strong motivation to learn and achieve superior professional practice. Strong organization, time management, case management and documentation skills. Demonstrated commitment to public interest work, social justice issues and/or health care experience is a plus.
Additional Information
CHLPI is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff, committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, women and members of the LGBT community.
This is a term appointment currently expected to extend to one year from start date, with annual renewal subject to funding and departmental need.
All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources.
Job Function
Academic
Sub Unit
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Location
USA - MA - Jamaica Plain
Department
Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation
Time Status
Full-time
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Salary Grade
090
Pre-Employment Screening
Education, Identity
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
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