SoCha Public Health Expert Jobs in Kenya
SoCha Public Health Expert Jobs in Kenya
Context:
Roles and Responsibilities
● Lead the Health Committee of the CoG in both the preparedness planning process and the reaction to health risks and control measures that may affect any of the counties.
● Perform research on the control and/or eradication of health hazards that affect different counties; The research may also include comparing information to that of a different geographic location to look for clues and risk factors.
● Advise County Public Officers about health issues and empower them to aid in the prevention of spreading diseases.
● Aid in the development of plans and policies that address public health concerns.
● Act as a liaison between the National Government, the CoG and the donor community that provide assistance to different counties.
● Advise on best practices regarding health protocols to ensure the highest level of quality for the delivery of healthcare.
● Analyze trends regarding the health of certain populations and demographics.
● Strengthen linkages and coordination of public health interventions between counties and relevant national level intergovernmental structures.
● Work with the County Epidemiologists to compile data to track and trace emerging trends in diseases.
● Provide analysis/ reports on county sanitation activities.
● Perform any other tasks that may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
● Master’s degree in Medicine, Public Health, Health Research, International Health, Health Policy and Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Family Health, Socio-medical Sciences, or any other field relevant to public health required.
● 10+ years of relevant work experience in the related area.
● Experience working in Kenya and other international development organizations is an advantage.
● Track record of analytical/diagnostic work: preparing high-quality technical reports,
● Deep understanding of the Kenyan Health System at National and County Levels, preferably on-the-ground experience in both levels.
● Experience working with/ consulting for development partners preferred.
Skills:
● Research: Ability to conduct information gathering, operational research, and data analysis and synthesize evidence from the findings into health policy recommendations, especially on health hazards and disease risks and on sanitation.
● Policy development: Ability to conduct strategic analyses of health sector challenges and develop policy responses and implementation plans for those policies.
● Advocacy: Be an effective agent of change in the County health care system, advocating for evidence-based program and policy changes that enhance and ensure healthy populations.
● Relationship building: Establish credibility and earn the trust of those you work with in support of successful outcomes.
● Capacity building: Ability to design, develop and implement health education programs.
● Communication: Ability to speak and write persuasively to various audiences on health policy issues.
● Teamwork: In order to work toward shared goals and objectives, there will be a need to work closely with colleagues at CoG, National Government and the donor community.
● Manages complexity and ambiguity effectively: demonstrated ability to work with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy in a complex, fast-paced environment.
● Ability to effectively work virtually, and conversant with virtual meetings apps e.g. zoom, google meets etc.
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