Fwd: [mcah] 9 job opps + 2 misc opps
Sylvia Marie Gin
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Date: Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Subject: [mcah] 9 job opps + 2 misc opps
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Job 1
Reproductive Health Project Manager — National Health Law Program
Location: Remote (U.S.; occasional travel for meetings & events)
Compensation: $75,523 – $81,187 annually
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt (36-month project term)
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 (rolling review)
The Reproductive Health Project Manager supports the National Health Law Program’s (NHeLP) Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) Team by managing the Medicaid and Reproductive Health Policy Agenda, a multi-stakeholder initiative focused on ensuring equitable access to reproductive and sexual health services in the U.S. through policy coordination, collaboration, and project execution.
Job 2
Outreach Specialist — Coordinated Outreach Referral & Engagement (CORE) Program
Location: Contra Costa County, CA (field-based, in person)
Compensation: $25.20 – $27.76 per hour
Application Deadline: Open until filled (expires ~Feb 20, 2026)
The Public Health Foundation Enterprises (PHFE) Outreach Specialist works as part of the CORE (Coordinated Outreach Referral & Engagement) program, a public-private partnership with Contra Costa Health Services and community partners engaging unsheltered people experiencing homelessness across Contra Costa County. CORE Outreach Specialists conduct mobile street outreach to locate, engage, and build rapport with individuals and families who are unserved or underserved by existing systems, connect them to services, and support stabilization and housing pathways.
Job 3
Research Coordinator — Stanford Center on Early Childhood (Stanford Graduate School of Education)
Location: Stanford, CA (Remote-eligible with limited travel)
Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term (1 year, renewable)
This role supports the Stanford Center on Early Childhood (SCEC) within the Stanford Accelerator for Learning initiative by coordinating research activities for large-scale longitudinal survey work. The Research Coordinator will work closely with project leads to administer online survey instruments, process and clean data, manage documentation, and contribute to the ongoing study administration on a fast-paced schedule.
Job 4
Senior Health Equity Specialist — Centene (Clinical & Care Management)
Location: Remote — California (must reside in CA)
This full-time role on Centene’s Medical Management/Health Services team focuses on advancing health equity and culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) across state health programs and commercial/Medicare products. The Senior Health Equity Specialist ensures compliance with contractual, accreditation, and regulatory obligations related to health equity and CLAS, develops strategies and policies to improve access and culturally responsive care, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to identify operational gaps and solutions. Key responsibilities include implementing and managing programs to meet regulatory and contractual requirements; developing, interpreting, and communicating policies and procedures; contributing to California state health program (e.g., Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, Healthy Kids) contract content.
Job 5
Research & Evaluation Analyst — Hanna Center
Location: Sonoma, CA (In-person)
Compensation: $80,000–$90,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
The Research & Evaluation Analyst supports Hanna Center’s Research & Evaluation Department by maintaining high-quality data and reporting infrastructure that informs outcomes evaluation, performance improvement, and applied research benefiting children, youth, and community wellbeing. Reporting to the Manager of Research & Evaluation, this role focuses on data accuracy, consistency, and usability to support trauma-responsive and equity-centered decision-making.
Job 6
Senior Program Associate, Reproductive Rights — State Innovation Exchange (SiX)
Location: Remote (U.S. continental, within ~1 hour of a major airport)
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Deadline: Reviewed on a rolling basis until filled (priority given to early applicants).
The Senior Program Associate for Reproductive Rights supports the State Innovation Exchange’s national work advancing reproductive rights and justice through policy, strategy, and legislative support for state legislators across the U.S. The role strengthens program impact by coordinating reproductive rights initiatives, tracking policy developments, and ensuring effective delivery of technical assistance, research, and communications.
Job 7
Health Partnerships Manager — California Association of Food Banks
Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
The Health Partnerships Manager leads the implementation of multiple grant-funded initiatives that aim to improve community health outcomes through partnerships between food banks, healthcare organizations, and other community partners across California.
This role oversees program planning, implementation, and evaluation; manages relationships with cross-sector partners; and ensures grant deliverables and reporting requirements are met. The position plays a key role in advancing food-as-medicine strategies, health equity, and systems-level collaboration to address food insecurity and related health outcomes.
Job 8
Member & Event Specialist — Statewide Organization
Location: California (details vary; see posting)
Employment Type: Full-time
The Member & Event Specialist supports organizational members while helping plan, coordinate, and execute engaging events that strengthen a statewide network. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, people-centered, and detail-oriented, with an interest in member engagement and event logistics. Responsibilities include supporting member communications, coordinating event logistics, managing registrations and follow-up, and contributing to a positive and inclusive member experience.
Job 9
Project Director — Institute for Health Policy Studies (IHPS), UCSF
Location: San Francisco, CA (Mission Bay), Fully On-Site
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: $72,000–$154,600 annually (final placement based on experience and UC policy)
Spanish Speaking Preferred
The Project Director serves as the lead for two federally funded adolescent health initiatives: Rural Education and Development for Youth (Office of Population Affairs) and Meet Me on the Pitch (National Institutes of Health). This role oversees project implementation, partner coordination, and evaluation activities that support youth health, education, and community wellbeing. Responsibilities include directing day-to-day project operations; managing timelines and deliverables; coordinating with implementing partners such as Fresno EOC, Fresno Superintendent of Schools, and Soccer Without Borders; and serving as the primary point of contact for federal reporting and study coordination. The Project Director provides technical assistance to community partners, facilitates youth and community engagement efforts, and oversees qualitative and quantitative data collection.
Research Funding & Misc Opportunities
David Koch Jr. Foundation Kidney Health Innovation Awards
Application Deadline: February 2, 2026
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Postdoctoral support awards and seed grants aimed at advancing innovative research in kidney health, supporting early-stage projects and emerging investigators.
Science Policy Fellowship — Gulf Research Program
Location: Gulf Coast region (placements with federal, state, local, or nonprofit agencies)
Compensation: Fellows who have completed an MA, MS, MPH, or MSPH (or are currently enrolled in a doctoral program) receive $63,800 annually. Fellows who have completed a PhD, ScD, EngD, MD, DrPH, or DVM receive $69,300 annually.
Employment Type: Full-time Fellowship (1 year)
Application Deadline: February 26, 2026 | 5:00PM ET
The Gulf Research Program’s Science Policy Fellowship offers early-career scientists and engineers the opportunity to apply their technical expertise in real-world policy environments that support Gulf Coast communities and ecosystems. Fellows spend one year embedded within a host organization, gaining hands-on experience at the intersection of science, policy, and decision-making.