What you’ll do
Research, Analysis and Project Implementation
With support from local and global colleagues, and in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, support the development of a plan to operationalize Kenya’s cervical cancer elimination strategy, including an investment case, funding gap analysis, and advocacy strategy.
Support the design and implementation of economic analyses and related assessments to inform the cervical cancer elimination plan, including the development of research protocols, data collection instruments for primary data collection, data review, cleaning and analysis;
Support the development of high-quality research and advocacy materials to support policy change, resource mobilization, and efficient resource allocation to catalyze progress towards cervical cancer elimination in Kenya, including briefs, reports, presentations, blogs, and journal manuscripts.
Conduct literature reviews, source data and information on relevant technical and policy issues, effectively summarize and synthesize research findings, develop targeted messages for various audiences, and present results to partners and clients;
Create graphics and visualizations of quantitative and qualitative data.
Project Reporting, Communications, and Operations
Support the planning and coordination of multi-stakeholder meetings and workshops in Nairobi and elsewhere in Kenya, including communication with participants, and collaborating with operations colleagues on organizing logistics, etc.
Draft or revise sections of donor reports and coordinate team member input.
Effectively communicate with key stakeholders in the cervical cancer elimination field in Kenya, maintaining ThinkWells’ reputation as a trusted partner of the government and its key partners and donors in this field.
Represent ThinkWell with Kenya’s Ministry of Health, external partners, donors or stakeholders at meetings and events.
Develop and communicate compelling stories from compiled data and findings, and effectively communicate technical information to a variety of audiences.
Contribute to business development, including desk research, technical input, and proposal and concept note writing.
Assist with a range of project administrative and operational responsibilities, including staff recruitment and training, communications, coordinating travel, and drafting donor correspondence.
we are:
ThinkWell core values are our fundamental organizational guiding principles. They define our corporate culture, influence our behavior at work and help us achieve our mission. Our values are:
Think big
Influence the conversation
Empower others
Be exceptional
Always question
Relate authentically
Evolve by learning
you are:
ThinkWell core competencies are foundational skills and behaviors that align with our values and are expected of all employees.
An entrepreneurial, results-oriented ‘do-er’ with a willingness to take risk, think big and challenge conventional wisdom.
A change maker who reaches independent judgement with an open mind, influences the conversation, and seeks innovation.
Able to help create an empowering environment in which everyone feels free to take initiative, be accountable and fail intelligently (learn from mistakes).
A collaborative colleague who engages constructively with people from different cultures, orientations, and perspectives and maintains positive relations in a virtual world.
Principally motivated by a growth mindset, meaning the pursuit of knowledge, experience, and self-improvement. You always question and continuously learn.
Authentic, honest, direct, self-aware and open to giving and receiving feedback.
Requirements
Your qualifications
BA/BS and 5+ years experience or graduate degree and 3+ years experience in (health) economics, healthcare management, global health, health policy or related field;
Relevant work experience in health economic analysis and/or advocacy in public health at a bilateral or multilateral development agency, NGO, government, private sector healthcare company and/or a management consulting firm;
Experience working on (cervical) cancer financing and/or immunization financing preferred;
Exceptional analytical, research and problem solving capabilities;
Advanced proficiency in Excel required; proficiency in statistical analysis packages (e.g. R or STATA) preferred;
A thoughtful systems thinker with grounded, pragmatic understanding of the complexities of our work;
Tech savvy and skilled at visual display of data;
Demonstrated poise and professionalism in engaging with external partners, donors, and stakeholders;
Full English fluency required;
Strong writing skills, evidence of previous publications required;
Outstanding verbal communication skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels, ages, genders, nationalities and orientations as well as across work areas;
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.
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