CAREER
Health Policy Associate
As a Health Policy Associate, you will lead evidence-based health policy initiatives, requiring knowledge of health systems, public health, research methods, and project management. Responsibilities include conducting policy research, managing health policy projects, engaging stakeholders, developing project proposals, and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Job Responsibilities
Policy Research: Conduct in-depth research on health policy issues, including policy analysis, literature reviews, and data collection.
Project Management: Oversee health policy-related projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with government officials, healthcare providers, and other relevant stakeholders to advance health policy objectives.
Proposal Development: Develop proposals for new health policy initiatives, including writing, budgeting, and securing funding.
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E): Implement M&E frameworks to track project progress, measure outcomes, and identify areas for improvement.
Knowledge Sharing: Disseminate research findings and policy recommendations through publications, presentations, and briefings.
Job Qualifications
Master's degree in public health, health policy, or a related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience in health policy research and project management.
Strong understanding of health policy principles, research methodologies, and data analysis techniques.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R, STATA, NVivo).
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience in proposal writing and grant management is a plus.
Key Competencies
Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex data and information to draw meaningful conclusions.
Systems Thinking: Ability to understand how interconnected systems influence health outcomes and policy decisions.
Problem-Solving: Capacity to identify and address challenges effectively.
Strategic Thinking: Skill in developing and implementing long-term plans.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to work with a focus on accuracy.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work environments.
Initiative: Proactive and self-motivated approach to work.