Family Health Policy Advisor, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
PATH is an international non-profit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health.
PATH’s Advocacy and Public Policy (APP) team works to improve global health by increasing awareness and support of global health priorities by targeted policymakers. PATH advocates for change by working with policymakers, advocates, and other influential individuals and groups. We leverage our unique expertise as a provider of field, technology, and program solutions that are innovative, field-driven, scalable, affordable, and based on best practices to influence and inform public policy decisions.
PATH is seeking a Family Health Policy Advisor to support PATH’s emerging policy support initiatives in the areas of maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH), nutrition, and family planning in Zambia. This position will work closely with PATH’s Zambia Country Program and the Family Health Officer in PATH’s Washington, DC office. In collaboration with program experts from across PATH, the Family Health Policy Advisor is responsible for:
- Developing and drafting policy and building coalitions among key government stakeholders and partners in support of policy changes.
- Developing and implementing strategies to advance specific policy change in support of MNCH, nutrition, and family planning. This may include assessing the policy environment for family health; defining a policy agenda with both short- and long-term goals; and conducting periodic reviews and “stock-taking” of the effectiveness of selected strategies and activities in influencing policies.
- Building partnerships and networks with key stakeholders working in MNCH, nutrition, and family planning, including policymakers; multi-lateral, parastatal, and private sector institutions; NGOs and civil society; women’s and professional associations; and educational and research organizations.
- Facilitating and supporting PATH’s in-country staff and partners’ efforts to advance policy advocacy capacity.
- Planning and coordinating related events.
- Developing innovative communication and advocacy materials to promote policy change.
- Representing PATH and the APP team at national, regional and international conferences and events as necessary.
- Contributing to the development and dissemination of cross-organization policy advocacy lessons learned.
- Reporting and monitoring.
- Demonstrated success in influencing family health-related policies globally and/or in Zambia and proven ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with government personnel, NGO partners, and international organizations.
- Extensive knowledge of the political, social, economic, and cultural context of Zambia.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) complex issues in a concise, compelling, and easily understandable manner, including the ability to analyze and draft policy.
- Expert computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Willingness to travel as necessary and fluency in English is required.
Master’s or other advanced degree in public health/policy or related field preferred with a minimum of seven years professional experience developing and implementing a wide variety of policy advocacy initiatives. Southern Africa experience is desirable. The successful candidate would bring existing professional, high-level political contacts in Zambia and Zambian nationals are highly recommended to apply.
Family Health Policy Advisor, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
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