NAM Associate Program Officer

Associate Program Officer

Under general supervision, the Associate Program Officer (APO) supports the work of the Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience (CWB) by contributing to the execution of one or more projects aligned with program priorities. Working closely with members and internal staff, the APO coordinates activities, develops written materials, and supports convenings that advance the Collaborative's goals.

Projects have included hosting a listening roundtable with the Surgeon General, conducting case studies of well-being programs across the United States, and piloting a dashboard tool to analyze national well-being trends. Current priorities include exploring the impacts of AI on the health workforce and reducing barriers to well-being.

The APO contributes to framing complex and evolving issues for diverse audiences, including senior leaders, expert members, and external partners, through writing, analysis, and synthesis. In collaboration with program and communications staff, the APO organizes working meetings and public workshops, develops research papers and summaries, and facilitates discussions with stakeholders.

The incumbent tracks emerging issues, gathers and synthesizes insights from members and leadership, and supports implementation of strategies that evolve in response to new information. The APO applies sound judgment in identifying key themes, anticipating questions, and contributing to next steps. The role requires flexibility, strong project management skills, and the ability to establish processes and procedures to support effective program operations. The APO is an integral member of a small team and assists with supervision of staff.

The Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience (CWB) comprises more than 100 members who are health care professionals and experts from academia, government, and industry, all committed to reversing trends in clinician burnout. The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) launched the Clinician Well-Being Collaborative in 2017 to address rising levels of health worker burnout.

Since its inception, CWB has identified evidence-based strategies to improve clinician well-being at both individual and systems levels through convening, publishing, and shaping the national conversation. In 2022, CWB released a National Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being and continues to advance collective action through initiatives such as the Change Maker Campaign and annual Health Workforce Well-Being Day collaborations in March.

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM), established in 1970 as the Institute of Medicine (IOM), is an independent organization of distinguished professionals across health and medicine; the natural, social, and behavioral sciences; and related fields. Operating under the 1863 Congressional Charter of the National Academy of Sciences, the NAM serves alongside the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering as an adviser to the nation and the international community. The NAM's mission is to advance science, inform policy, and catalyze action to achieve health, equity, and well-being.