PATH is currently recruiting for a MNCH/FP Policy Specialist for an anticipated USAID Integrated Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health and Family Planning (MNCH/FP) program in Zimbabwe.
PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms-vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations-that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.
The purpose of the Zimbabwe MNCH/FP Program is improved maternal, youth, and child health and survival in beneficiary communities and populations. This purpose will be achieved by strengthening community systems and linkages; improving quality and youth friendliness of integrated MNCH/FP services throughout the continuum of care; and reducing socio-cultural barriers to improved health and health seeking behaviors.
The MNCH/FP Policy Specialist will work with the Technical Director to plan and manage policy and advocacy initiatives related to MNCH/FP. S/he will contribute to key strategic public health programs planning and reporting across the MNCH/FP spectrum.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor policy developments, identify opportunities to develop and implement advocacy strategies according to the project’s strategic objectives.
- Provide policy research, analysis and advice concerning MNCH/FP issues.
- Develop advocacy messages and positions in collaboration with Technical Director.
- Write briefings, statements, notes and other communication materials for external and internal audiences.
- Ensure a good information flow with colleagues, other internal departments and Member Associations.
- Organize and facilitate events and workshops.
- Work closely with the Technical Director on strategy development.
- Provide technical assistance on MNCH/FP to civil society organizations and health center committees to ensure better community engagement.
- Contribute to the design and drafting of policy, research findings, publications, project updates, guidance documents, presentations and donor reports.
- Support the Ministry of Health and Child Care to implement MNCH/FP policies and use evidence and best practices to inform policies to address barriers to accessing care.
Required skills and experience:
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the MNCH/FP evidence base that informs policies in focus areas.
- Demonstrated evidence of evidence—based advocacy resulting in successful policy formulation in Zimbabwe.
- A minimum of 5 years progressively responsible, professional-level experience advocating for public health policy with emphasis on MNCH/FP in Zimbabwe.
- Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the major issues affecting MNCH/FP in all geographical regions of Zimbabwe, with in-depth knowledge of developing and implementing MNCH/FP policy in Zimbabwe.
- Demonstrated appreciation for project analysis and learning, including peer-reviewed publications and dissemination.
- Demonstrated understanding of programs and organizational aspects of major international donors, organizations, foundations and private sector organizations that support MNCH/FP.
PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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