Health Policy and Research Fellow

IMPaCT Care

. Conduct in-depth research using industry publications, surveys, grey materials, peer-reviewed journals, legislation, regulations, and Excel reports .

Posted 11/6/2026part-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research and analytical skills to synthesize complex data into actionable insights, with a focus on health equity and community health worker services. Capable of developing tools and resources that support evidence-based practices and strategic decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

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Research And Analytical SkillsData InterpretationCommunication And Presentation SkillsPolicy AnalysisHealth Equity

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisExcel ProficiencyResearch SynthesisPolicy MonitoringSurvey Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsProactive Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

MPAMPP

Industry Keywords

Community Health Worker ServicesHealth EquityEvidence-Based PracticesLegislationRegulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct in-depth research using industry publications, surveys, grey materials, peer-reviewed journals, legislation, regulations, and Excel reports
Synthesize research findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations
Analyze surveys and data, identify takeaways and recommendations, and prepare accessible materials for diverse audiences
Develop tools and resources to help community health workers, program leaders, and policymakers implement evidence-based best practices
Monitor and analyze policy developments and trends related to access to and coverage of community health worker services
Analyze policies supporting the community health worker workforce and adoption of proven practices, including state Medicaid requirements, payment models, and certification
Collaborate with services, community mobilization, and scale teams to support strategic decision-making
Provide data-driven insights to guide organizational growth and impact
Work closely with the Director of Public Partnerships and Head of Scale

Requirements

What you’ll need

MPA, MPP, or health-related graduate student or recent graduate
Passion for health equity
Excellent research and analytical skills
Great attention to detail
Ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and impact
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to gather and interpret data from peer-reviewed journals, grey literature, legislation and regulations, and Excel reports
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Strong organizational capabilities
Commitment to delivering client-ready work
Proactive approach to asking questions early
Comfort with ambiguity
Willingness to work in an early-stage, fast-paced organization
Passion for healthcare and commitment to driving long-term, sustainable change
Part-time availability of 10–20 hours per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Equity grants
Comprehensive benefits
Unlimited PTO
Team-building and fun opportunities
Work from home