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Location: Nairobi with travel locally (up to 20%) and internationally
Overall Job Function: Reporting to the Kenya Country Director, and working in close collaboration with the Product Introduction Technical Advisor and Regional Technical Specialist, the Program Coordinator is responsible for the country-level aspects of product introduction related to optimized ARV drug regimens and new ARV formulations.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct country needs assessments and develop Kenyan launch plans for new ARV products
Collaborate with local counterpart consortium partners, the National AIDS and STI Control Programme, and other key stakeholders to design, plan, implement, assess, and monitor market interventions related to ARV registration, supply chain, product packaging, user preferences, clinical mentoring, and more
Coordinate and participate in advocacy activities such as trainings, meetings, sensitizations, and workshops with country-level partners and stakeholders
Assist in the development or adaptation of material such as, but not limited to: toolkits, case studies, landscape mapping and analysis, generic guidance, training material, standard operational procedures
Develop and disseminate compelling evidence for policy change at global, regional, and country-levels including journal articles, communication materials, policy briefs, fact sheets, webinars, etc.
Foster strong communication and lead or participate in meetings with country counterparts at consortium organizations, the Ministry of Health, and US Government representatives, and other regional stakeholders on ARV drug optimization
Prepare and deliver presentations to represent ICAP and OPTIMIZE at technical forums
Contribute to grant management and reporting processes
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Masters’ degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field
Medical or nursing degree
At least 5 years of related work experience
At least 3+years’ experience working on international public health projects in Kenya in the field of health service delivery systems, pharmaceuticals, or procurement, with focus on HIV and ARV drugs
Relevant experience in HIV or other health-related programming and implementing in Kenya
Experience working with UN agencies,. The Global Fund or other related organizations an added advantage.
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