Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

Director Government Relations

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics  •  Lebanon, NH (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive government relations strategy identifying public policy opportunity and creating opportunity for relationships with key government officials and legislators. Enhances D-H’s role as a public policy stakeholder.

This position can sit in southern, NH and must be able to travel throughout DH locations in VT/NH.

Responsibilities

  • Organizes the effective participation of D-H representatives in the shaping of healthcare public policy and in offering testimony on specific legislation and administrative proceedings.
  • Develops effective relationships with the various leaders in local government.
  • Coordinates state lobbying efforts with other advocacy organizations such as NHHA, NHMS, NHNA, BIA, and other coalitions.
  • Facilitates the ties between the D-H community practices with local government and important health care related community organizations. Works with divisional leaders to identify opportunities for involvement with local officials and state legislators in individual communities.
  • Identifies key issues for D-H involvement, either as a stakeholder or a resource. Provides regular environmental assessments for development of organizational positions.
  • Promotes the visibility of D-H throughout New Hampshire as New Hampshire’s academic health center.
  • Assists D-H representatives in establishing or enhancing relationships with government officials. Coaches D-H representatives who are testifying before legislative, administration and regulatory bodies.
  • Coordinates the New Hampshire activities with those of the Vermont and federal Government Relations representatives to ensure consistency of positions. Shares important public policy information that may be beneficial in either arena that requires involvement of the state delegations to Washington, or that may influence public health policy at the federal level.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.

    • Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in government relations, public policy, or external affairs, including leadership responsibility.
    • Thorough understanding of the state government structure and legislative process.
    • Proven track record of success in building relationships with government officials and other stakeholders, and serving as an advocate in the political arena.
    Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

    About Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

    How can the lifestyle in New Hampshire and Vermont compliment your career? You can have amazing 4-season living with a career at one of the top health systems in the country. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry and business and has been ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Norris Cotton Cancer Center, the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock; 4 affiliated hospitals and 30 Dartmouth-Hitchcock ambulatory clinics across the region. We are close to the urban centers of Boston, New York and Montreal, but also offer proximity to the seacoast and multiple top-tier ski mountains within a short driving distance. Throughout New Hampshire, the opportunities – both career and personal – truly make our area the ideal place to work and play.

    Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    5,001-10,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Lebanon, New Hampshire
    Year Founded
    Unknown
    Website
    dartmouth-hitchcock.org
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