Vice President, Government Affairs - Lehigh Valley Region

Vice President Of Government Affairs

Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Government and External Affairs, the Vice President of Government Affairs is responsible for working with senior management team within Government and External Affairs to coordinate, support and implement strategic, policy and operational initiatives from a government relations perspective, with a focus on the Lehigh Valley Region. These efforts will be integrated with the overall efforts of Enterprise Government and External Affairs. This includes the advancement of Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health Plans, at the federal, state and local levels, development of public policy positions and advocacy to support those public policy positions. Participation in advocacy efforts may include other members of the organization, including but not limited to management, members of the medical staff, and other staff members. The VP will work with leadership teams to build and strengthen relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders whose interest and support are vital to the mission of Jefferson, with a specific emphasis on activities. The position will also collaborate with Enterprise and Regional leadership on community and engagement initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Support Enterprise and Division leadership on advocacy initiatives on the federal, state and local levels.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Government Affairs team members on public policy matters impacting the Jefferson Enterprise.
• Prepare government affairs and public policy summaries which highlight impact to Jefferson of various legislative and regulatory measures.
• Coordinate meetings with elected and public officials pertaining to health delivery and the role of Jefferson as an economic contributor in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
• Prepare on a regular basis, Government Relations summaries for various audiences including Senior Management and medical staff leadership.
• Present relevant legislative and regulatory measures and Jefferson impact along with relevant Hospital Association summaries during regular Government Affairs team meetings and during standing meetings with Executive VP, Government/External Affairs and Jefferson Leadership team.
• Coordinate grass roots advocacy efforts with Jefferson employees, members of the medical staff and where appropriate, members of the community.
• Lead teams of people on various organized advocacy days in Washington or in state capitols.
• Build strong professional relationships with physician leaders and partners in the community to assure strong understanding of the relevant issues in healthcare delivery in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
• Ensure appropriate linkages with leadership, both Enterprise and Division, with PA and NJ elected and public officials.
• Plan and coordinate public policy development, including review, analysis, and evaluation.
• Serve as primary point of contact for Jefferson with Hospital Associations and state and local chambers of commerce. Help ensure participation of Jefferson leaders in Health Association committees and related activities.
• Register as lobbyist and fulfill appropriate reporting requirements, pursuant to Pennsylvania and New Jersey state laws.
• Participate in the development and execution of strategies which impact legislative outcomes. Make recommendations on legislative and healthcare policy issues. Draft legislative correspondence for leadership. Assist in identifying potential state and federal level funding sources.
• Leads local government affairs team.

Community Engagement

• Collaborate with Community Engagement leadership to ensure a coordinated approach with enterprise leadership teams.
• Develop and maintain an active connection to community organizations, working collaboratively to coordinate efforts with leaders in these organizations.
• Collaborate with Jefferson leaders on Jefferson sponsorships which link to Jefferson's mission and provide visibility in the community.
• Ensure Jefferson linkage to diverse communities. Collaborate with Jefferson leaders on sponsorship of, and participation in, local and state-wide events. Support Jefferson's participation in supplier diversity initiatives.
• Provide support, when required, towards delivery of Jefferson's Community Health Needs Assessment, pursuant to IRS regulations.
• Provides support, when required, on accurate and timely community health benefits reporting pursuant to government regulations.
• Provide input into communications and marketing strategy as it relates to community presence.
• Ensure Jefferson's presence in a broad range of health-related organizations by attendance at regular meetings of special interest groups, relevant Chambers of Commerce and associations.

Educational Requirements:

• MHA, MBA or JD preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience in Government Affairs; additional experience in Government Affairs is required in the absence of an advanced degree.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with management, physician leaders and other internal stakeholders. Ability to work independently, interdependently and set priorities. Demonstrates proficiency in directing and guiding personnel. Demonstrates the ability to initiate, accept and adapt to change, flexibility. Possesses sound critical thinking skills. Must have excellent communication skills and be well organized.
• Must be able to present concepts and ideas effectively to various constituencies within the Jefferson community and to external stakeholders in the communities served by Jefferson.

Skills Required:

• Project Management
• Presentation Skills
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point

Work Shift: Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type: Regular

Employee Entity: Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address: 1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America