Job Details
We seek to recruit a Senior Program Officer to provide support to Market Dynamics Oxygen project and the Reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) programs. This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
Provide support to the project team in development and execution of work plan and associated project activities in Kenya
Provide local context and background to the PATH project team and collect preliminary market information in advance of project team time in-country
Stakeholder engagement- identify, engage and serve as the local point of contact for key stakeholders in PATH’s Kenya market dynamics project activities.
Contribute technical insight to the Kenyan market assessment, market access strategy, and potential market strengthening recommendations for oxygen concentrators and pulse oximeters
Carry out initial data collection through desk research to amalgamate face to face consultations
Provide technical support and document review
Required Skills
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
At least 7 years of relevant program experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
Demonstrated knowledge of Kenya’s health system at the national and subnational level, pertaining newborn and child health policies and practices.
Demonstrated commitment to the field of global health.
Familiar with medical devices and/or MNCH medical devices more specifically.
Familiar with the principals of Market Dynamics.
Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with country level Ministries of Health and national and subnational newborn and child health program managers in Kenya.
Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative field research, expert informant interviews, structured observations, and experience synthesizing information to identify current needs and practices to inform project strategy.
Skilled in successfully working with geographically dispersed teams and working in a multi-cultural environment.
Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) complex issues in a concise, compelling, and easily understandable manner.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with ability to prioritize deadlines and work in fast-moving environments and teams, while maintaining accuracy
Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.
PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
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