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National Birth Equity Collaborative: Policy Analyst

Position Summary The National Birth Equity Collaborative seeks a Policy Analyst to support our federal policy agenda. The Policy Analyst will assist the Policy Director in expanding our legislative and regulatory plans. The National Birth Equity Collaborative (NBEC) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to eliminating racial disparities in maternal health and birth outcomes. We work to advance birth equity by creating solutions that optimize Black maternal and infant health through training, research, policy advocacy, and community-centered collaboration. The successful candidate will have a deep commitment to advancing reproductive justice for Black and brown communities, experience developing innovative policy solutions, and be a subject matter expert on maternal health. A clear understanding of the maternity care system, maternal health research, and comfort with providing technical assistance to fellow stakeholders is also idea. The Policy Analyst will work on a dynamic ...

Minority Leadership Program (MLP)

MLP is a leadership development and investment program for persons of color working at various levels in state or CDC funded health department positions in HIV/AIDS or viral hepatitis programs. Application Details and Videos The application cycle for the 2021 Minority Leadership Program (MLP) is now open. Download the application here and apply online here . Applications are due on Monday, December 14, 2020 . Download the application checklist here . Please note that MLP sessions are virtual this year as we prioritize safety, caution, and public health while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.   MLP serves as a space, rooted in social justice, for health department staff of color to engage in critical conversations about job advancement; overcoming institutional barriers to equity; managing emotions and burnout; identifying racial and gender-based microaggressions and triggers; successful staff and project management; effective communication; and more. MLP has created a launchp...