Academic Pediatric Association
Health Policy Scholars Program Director Job Description
Position Title: Health Policy Scholars Program Director
Overview: The Director (or Co-Directors), serves on the HPSP Executive Committee and is integral in framing the content of the curriculum, recruiting HPSP faculty, promoting the program, selecting the Scholars, and connecting them to national experts in their advocacy areas of interest. The ideal candidate has a track record of scholarship in child advocacy and health policy, has engaged in advocacy to improve pediatric health outcomes, and possesses the drive and organizational skills necessary to successfully lead the HPSP. The APA will assist the HPSP Program Director (or Co-Directors) with high-quality staff support for the administrative, technical, and financial aspects of the program. Individuals interested in applying should fill out the interest form below Friday, March 10.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide oversight to the HPSP Executive Committee
- Iterate and improve upon the longitudinal curriculum, learning objectives, deliverables and evaluations
- Review and integrate HPSP evaluation results and feedback
- Update the HPSP organizational chart
- Recruit for faculty positions within the HPSP organizational chart
- Select the next class of HPSP Scholars
- Track progress of the HPSP Scholars during the program
- Pair Scholars with national advisors who share a common academic and advocacy interest
- Lead systematically with frequent reflection and revisions that improve the program
- Collaborate with the APA President, Board, and Staff
Term:
- 3 years
Method of Appointment:
- Open competitive application process followed by review and selection by the current HPSP Program Director and Associate Directors.
Accountability:
- Reports to the APA President and APA Board.
Qualifications:
- Active engagement within the APA
- Academic pediatrician who is committed to training future generations of pediatricians to pursue scholarship in child advocacy and health policy
