Job Opportunities at Fred Hollows Foundation

The Advocacy and Policy Advisor is accountable for leading the development and overseeing the implementation of FHF Kenya advocacy major initiatives which The Foundation is engaged in at the national and county level. S/He ensures the advocacy and policy strategy is aligned to the Foundation Global Advocacy strategy. The role, working in partnership with Kenya Senior Management team (SMT) and technical staff will lead the identification and capacity building of local Civil Society Organisations that will partner with FHF for elevating eyecare as a social – economic and political Agenda and ensuring community voices are incorporated into development plans. The role will be the champion and driver of FHF Kenya Strategy (2025-29) Goal #1: Elevating Eye health as a social, economic and development issue that unlocks political will and resourcing. Lastly, the role will enhance FHF Kenya visibility in key events, forums and policy spaces for eyecare with MOH and sectors critical to eyecare such as Social Protection, Education, Labour and Agriculture among others. The position will lead in the identification of policy champions for eyecare at the national and subnational level and engagement with legislative and executive arms of government such as the National Assembly and County Assemblies.  

We are seeking a dynamic Advocacy and Policy Advisor to lead key advocacy initiatives in Kenya and provide support to Rwanda. The role focuses on elevating eye health as a social, economic, and political priority, driving partnerships with Civil Society Organizations, engaging policy champions, and enhancing visibility across key sectors. Collaborating with the Kenya Senior Management Team and technical staff, you will influence policy, align advocacy strategies, and support project development. This role is pivotal in advancing our mission and requires strategic leadership, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for impactful change. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED 

• A master’s degree in Public Policy, Development, Public Health, Law, Communications, or a related field. 
• At least 6 years of demonstrated experience in advocacy and policy work, preferably in the health sector, with reputable international or national development organizations. 
• Experience with health systems strengthening, health financing, and social protection advocacy. 
• Familiarity with advocacy initiatives in East Africa/Africa is an added advantage. 
• Experience working with local CSOs on health-related issues.  
• Proven ability to negotiate and influence policy decision-makers at both county and national levels in Kenya, with a strong understanding of devolved government functions. 
• Proficiency in project design, management, budget development, and monitoring, with a track record of successfully implementing health projects that achieve desired outcomes  
• Experience developing and using investment cases, policy briefs, and advocacy positions for engaging local governments. 
• Demonstrated success in designing and managing innovative, high-quality advocacy initiatives and programs. 
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and influencing across various levels, including government, CSOs, and internal teams. 
• Outstanding interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation, capacity building, and presentation skills. 
• Advanced written communication skills for diverse purposes, including program design, advocacy plans, donor proposals, and reports. 

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• The Health Financing and Systems Strengthening (HSS) Advisor will lead in the design and technical advice to the implementation of the key Health systems strengthening (HSS) components of FHF Kenya Program across the various projects. 
• The role will have a bias towards the following pillars as they relate to eyecare, health financing, health workforce and essential medicines and supplies.   This will entail providing sound technical inputs to increase domestic resource mobilisation from the Kenya government more so the county governments. 
• The role will advise and propose sound interventions to be incorporated into the Projects design and implementation of FHF Kenya Programmes that ensure eyecare interventions benefit from the Government funded Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) under the Social Health Authority (SHA) formerly National health Insurance Fund (NHIF).
• In addition, the role will advise and support FHF managers, coordinators and Technical Officer support counties to operationalise the Facility Improvement Financing (FIF) Act and guide Counties and the National Government Stakeholders   to develop, implement and track their annual eye plans, medium term Plans and integration of eyecare in the County medium term plans. 
• The role will be responsible in guiding partners (National, Counties and Civil Society Organisation--CSOs) along the continuum of interventions and actions along the Kenya  Medium term expenditure Framework  and public Finance Management ensuring prioritisation and planning  for eyecare along the HSS pillars,  in liaison with Advocacy and policy Advisor guide the FHF Kenya technical support for engagement with the County Assemblies and  the National Assembly and Planning and Budgeting  for increased resource  allocation and implementation. The role will also advise and design intervention towards increased domestic resource funding for eyecare from the private sector in Kenya in liaison with relevant FHF global technical experts.  
• The Health Financing and Systems Strengthening Advisor will coordinate and work with a diverse group of organizations, including the Kenya Ministry of Health (MOH) at national level and the County Departments of Health (CDOH), international and national development partner organizations & civil society to elevate eye health as a socio-economic and development issue. The Advisor will champion inter-sectoral collaboration within health and beyond for integration of initiatives for transformation and impact through bold and innovative approaches.
• The Advisor will support the alignment of FHFK programmes to government policies for sustainability including UHC among other government priorities. Together with the Advocacy and Policy Advisor for Kenya Champion and link activities to FHF Kenya Strategy (2025-29) Goal #1: Elevating Eyecare as a Socio-Economic and Political Agenda in Kenya. 

ABOUT YOU 

We are looking for a skilled Health Financing and Systems Strengthening (HSS) Advisor to lead the design and implementation of key health systems components for the FHF Kenya Program. The role will focus on enhancing eyecare, health financing, workforce development, and essential medicines. The ideal candidate will provide technical guidance to mobilize resources from county governments, integrate eyecare into Kenya's Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), and collaborate with various stakeholders for sustainable financing. The HSS Advisor will also work to elevate eyecare as a priority within Kenya’s government policies, supporting initiatives like Universal Health Coverage (UHC). 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED 

• At least a master’s degree in health economics/development economics, public policy, public health, International Development, or related field.  
• A post graduate qualification in Health Systems Management, public policy, or related fields.   
• A minimum of 5 years’ significant work experience in health financing/Economics, and systems strengthening, in a reputable INGO or NGO. 
• Experience in international development and health systems strengthening Financial and Resource Management. 
• Demonstrable working experience with the national and county health systems and policy with senior level officers- elected leaders, State Officers etc. 
• Experience strengthening public health service delivery programs, partner technical Support and capacity building, advocacy, health systems performance. 
• Substantial understanding and experience with the former National Health Insurance (NHIF) now the Social Health Authority (SHA) and Social Protection Schemes, including providing evidence and advocacy for prioritization of publicly funded interventions and Universal Health Coverage (UHC).  
• Demonstrable knowledge of engaging with Ministries of Health and Finance on refinement of Essential Medicines Lists and Health Insurance Benefit Packages. 
• Good diplomacy and cross-cultural interpersonal, report writing, donor relations, Conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills.  
• Candidates must possess exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively deliver training sessions and presentations in English.