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Director of Advocacy and Policy101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

Crown CenterKansas City, Missouri

Department

Executive Office

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most.

At University Health, we serve as a vital lifeline for our community—delivering high-quality care with a deep commitment to those most in need. We’re looking for a strategic, driven, and politically savvy Director of Advocacy and Policy to help elevate our voice and influence in local and state health care policy.

🔍 About the Role

As the Director of Advocacy and Policy, you’ll work closely with our Chief Health Policy & Governmental Relations Officer to shape our legislative and regulatory strategies. This role is key to advancing our mission through smart, data-informed advocacy—particularly around Medicaid and care for the uninsured. You’ll build and sustain high-level relationships with elected officials, governmental staff, and community partners, positioning University Health as a thought leader in publicly funded healthcare.

What You’ll Do

• Track and analyze emerging legislative and regulatory trends; create briefings, summaries, and strategic guidance for leadership.

• Co-lead policy efforts with our Chief Health Policy Officer to advance Medicaid and other key healthcare initiatives.

• Build coalitions with policy makers, stakeholders, and community leaders to further organizational goals.

• Craft and communicate policy positions and key messaging both internally and externally.

• Serve as liaison with the City of Kansas City, Missouri on indigent care contracts and public health partnerships.

• Engage in the community by attending civic events, board meetings, and health commissions as a representative of University Health.

• Coach internal stakeholders on how to effectively engage in the policy arena, including testifying before governmental bodies.

• Support grant development and letters of support for both internal and external health initiatives.

• Champion diversity, quality, and safety in all aspects of work

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required.

• 3–5 years of experience engaging with state and local elected officials and government agencies.

• Strong understanding of legislative and policy processes.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

• Strategic thinker with an ability to synthesize and communicate complex policy information clearly.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred:

• Background in healthcare, particularly in Medicaid or care for the uninsured.

• High energy and self-motivated with strong judgment and project management skills.

• Experience fostering partnerships and coalitions in diverse settings.

🌟 Why Join Us?

University Health is more than a hospital—we're a mission-driven health system delivering compassionate care and working to improve lives across our region. Here, you’ll have a front-row seat to health care innovation and advocacy in action. You’ll also have the chance to lead meaningful change that directly impacts the health and well-being of our community.