In collaboration with the appropriate internal committees, physician members and CEO, the VP is responsible for the development of policy positions impacting family physicians and the communities they care for.  The VP is responsible for regulatory issues and the oversight of CAFP’s legislative advocacy strategy and implementation, including overseeing political affairs and grassroots activities. The VP will represent the CAFP externally, is responsible for written content related to advocacy and policy and will lead a team of two to three staff/consultants. Specific responsibilities include:

Internal Policy Development:  Provides staff support to several internal physician committees, including those related to graduate medical education, medical practice affairs, and public health and equity. These responsibilities include developing agendas, providing background material and facilitating discussion and decision-making.

Legislative Affairs/Government Relations:  Provides guidance on CAFP’s policy positions and legislative strategy. Responsible for aiding in the analysis of legislation and regulations and reconciling with CAFP policies. Supervise Government Relations staff and contractors and work with them to develop healthcare policy positions on legislation and regulations. 

External Engagement: Responsible for representing the CAFP on several advisory groups related to priority regulatory and policy issues. In addition, the VP will participate in various coalition partnerships and will also work on building organizational relationships with various stakeholder groups.

Organizational Responsibilities:  In collaboration with CAFP staff leadership the VP is responsible for a number of organizational activities, including:

• Preparing organizational budgets, objectives and action plans;
• Providing written communication (i.e. written Board reports, physician newsletters, blogs, or articles, etc.);
• Collaborating to fulfill strategic plan objectives;
• Overseeing the administration of the Family Physician Political Action Committee (FP-PAC).

Position Requirements

• Advanced degree in law, public policy, or related OR at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong writing skills, including drafting issue briefs or similar.
• At least five years in positions that included policy research and writing.
• At least five years of experience managing projects in a professional environment.
• Applied experience with legislative and/or regulatory issues.
• Some travel required. Our members are practicing physicians, as such, some evenings and weekends are expected for member-facing meetings and conferences.

Preferred Experience and Knowledge:

• Experience with professional Associations.
• Knowledge of regulations/policies affecting the practice of medicine and physician licensing.
• An understanding of health system financing.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid structure and policy