Student Worker
Medical College of Wisconsin
About the Role
Under the supervision of Dr. Ben Weston, Chief Health Policy Advisor for Milwaukee County, provide research, policy, communications, and project support to inform and address issues affecting the health and well-being of nearly one million residents and visitors of Milwaukee County. The Health Policy Analyst supports the development of evidence-based health policy by reviewing and synthesizing research and public health data; preparing informational products for policy development, social media, public messaging, and community outreach; and collaborating with Milwaukee County departments and community partners to advance public health priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Review published literature and research topics as requested to help develop policy briefs, topic summaries, or other needed informational products to be used for policy development, departmental advising, or public messaging.
- Identify and analyze data and/or credible information to inform policy recommendations.
- Assist in research and preparation of information to inform and educate the community on health matters.
- Assist in translating complex health and scientific information into clear and accessible public health messaging across a variety of communication platforms, including social media, presentations, and other public-facing materials.
- Monitor emerging public health issues, research, and trends relevant to Milwaukee County and its residents.
- Assist in the development of evidence-based content for social media, public awareness campaigns, and other community education initiatives.
- Analyze and summarize public health data to identify trends and inform policy, programs, and public health initiatives.
- Collaborate with County and community leaders on health promotion messaging and activities.
- As requested and available, participate in meetings to discuss above-outlined deliverables.
- As requested and available, participate in meetings with County and community stakeholders.
Knowledge – Skills – Abilities
- Knowledge of data interpretation and analyses, evaluation of published literature, documentation, and records management.
- Data utilization.
- Complex problem solving.
- Critical thinking.
- Resource management.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate scientific and public health information effectively across multiple media/social media platforms.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in college.
- No experience required.
- Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
- Preferred: Advanced degree or enrollment in an advanced degree program in a relevant field.
- Preferred: Research or policy experience.
Physical Requirements
- Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials.
- Standing or walking continuously.
Work Environment
- Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids.
- Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
Sensory Acuity
- Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required.
- May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.