Project Policy Analyst 4

University of California San Francisco•Fresno, CA

About The Position

UCSF Fresno is a regional campus of UCSF located in the Central San Joaquin Valley and is administered by the Office of the Associate Dean in Fresno. Programs and affiliations of the UCSF Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Dentistry are administered by UCSF Fresno. The UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program (MEP), the largest component, offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate training programs with particular emphasis on primary care clinical disciplines. The California Statewide AHEC Program, a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funded program, housed at UCSF Fresno seeks to train health professions students and residents in community health centers and other community based sites caring for the underserved populations of California; to offer continuing education to practicing health professionals in underserved sites and to develop interest in and knowledge of health careers through K-12 programs for underrepresented minorities and other disadvantaged students. These activities support the mission to improve access to and the quality of health care for medically underserved populations of California using academic-community partnerships for health education and health workforce training. The mission of the California Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is to improve access to and the quality of, health care for medically underserved populations of California using academic-community partnerships for health education and health workforce training. The California AHEC supports community-based recruitment, training, and retention of health professionals. It seeks to identify, educate, and place health professionals with appropriate cultural and linguistic skills in underserved communities and does so through development and maintenance of partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, and health care service organizations. The California AHEC Program provides funding for primary care community-based education and training programs and supports training sites located in medically underserved areas of the state. The AHEC Scholars program enables high-potential students in health professions to explore primary care with an emphasis on community health and to practice in medically underserved communities. This longitudinal, interdisciplinary Scholars Program is divided into three components (community-oriented education, clinical training, and a community-based health project) that supplement students' existing health training programs over the duration of two academic years. About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Minimum 5+ years of experience in research and manuscript preparation
Minimum 5+ years of experience in grant writing and grant preparation
Academic background and experience in selected area of research
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results
Strong ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers, managers and Teams
Proven program planning and management of projects
Driver’s License (U08): Must maintain valid CA DL and clean DMV record
Minimum 4+ years of experience in graduate medical education