Openings at Equity Group Foundation

Description

The Laboratory Services Manager shall be responsible for standardization of laboratory services and centralization of the laboratory supply and procurement system. He/she shall: 

• Work hand in hand with procurement in standardizing Equity Afia Lab equipment to facilitate consolidation for bulk reagent procurement and standardization of lab reporting and internal & eternal quality controls.
• Support and strengthen Equity Afia Health promotion, prevention initiatives and campaigns through appropriate lab screening menu.
•  Support Equity Afia total quality management for the laboratory.
• Support heath sector engagements with laboratory technologies, pathologists, labs, equipment importers and OEMs, laboratory personnel in various aggregation groups

Desired Experience for this position;

• Ability and experience in managing multiple work streams in health sector.
• Understanding of regional legislation, regulations, requirements, and reference sources than govern
• laboratory science practice.
• Possess a consistently valid practicing license
•  Ability and experience in managing laboratory services for donor funded programs
• At least Five years of experience in a management/ supervisory role.
• Strong organizational, engagement, networking skills
• Strong customer service orientation, communication & reporting skills.
• Track record of timely execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in medical laboratory Science or higher diploma in medical lab science with over 10 years’ experience and up to date KMLTTB license.
• At least 5 years’ experience in lab management or supervisory role
• Solid understanding of regulations, legislation, stakeholders, and regional requirements for delivery of laboratory related services and products
• MBA/MPH/MSC Health systems is an added advantage

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Description

The program coordinator shall be responsible for coordinating EGF partnerships generated from EGF health programs to strengthen healthcare financing and provision of affordable quality healthcare services. He/she shall:

• Support research and proposals for funding of EGF health opportunities within health financing, leadership, and governance to drive access to quality and affordable healthcare
• Explore and mine opportunities in Health programs that can be implemented through Equity Afia/and other EGF stakeholders
• Coordinate partnerships with other health sector NGOs and programs
• Link Programs coordinator, Health Systems strengthening and public health with arising partnership prospects for Equity Afia.
• Work closely with programs team in defining project scope and development of the work breakdown structure to enable project scheduling and decision making
• Closely watch the project schedule, monitoring project task deadlines. Report any potential delays to the project manager.
• Organize regular meetings, record minutes, and allocate actions
• Maintain crucial project documents while ensuring timely updates
• Be part of the team identifying issues or risks that affects project progress.
• Coordinating EGF Health Programs, analyzing program and project risks to ensure that project goals align with the EGF objectives.
• Coordinating health projects to meet the project objectives within budget and the allotted period and report promptly any operational concerns.
• Ensuring goals are met in areas including customer financing, satisfaction, safety, and quality and team member performance.
• Actively support the program management in the development of new programs to support the strategic direction of EGF in the Health Sector.

Qualifications

• Degree in social sciences, public health, health economics, or training in medical/ healthcare field
• Postgraduate Diploma in Project management is added advantage
• Training in research methodologies/data analysis will be an added advantage
• Hands on experience with technical documentations and work schedules
• Knowledge of project management software -e.g., MS project.
• Prior experience in project coordination in health sector-based programs 
• Strong communications skills (spoken and written).
• Experience and strong competence in research, analysis & report writing.

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Description

The chief pharmacist shall lead pharmaceutical sector engagements for Equity Group Foundation with a focus on EGF partnerships, Equity Afia, and the pharmaceutical value chain – global & local pharmaceutical companies, importers and distributors, stakeholders and regulators in the sector (S)he shall be responsible for:

• Taking lead in supporting EGF Health in developing a strategic roadmap to address needs in health products and technologies across program areas.
• Taking lead in supporting EGF Health engagements with the pharmaceutical industry players and partners
• Supporting Equity Afia to strengthen, fully centralize and consolidate supply and procurement of pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical products for Equity Afia network across the region
• Ensuring that EGF Health & Equity Afia pharma practice adheres to existing regulations and guidelines of the Pharmacy & Poisons Board (PPB) and other relevant regulators within the region.
• Provides expert pharmaceutical advice to support Equity Afia in consistently ensuring that staff and medicines are managed and compliant with legal and professional regulations, ensuring the safe, high quality and effective use of medicines.
• Strengthen existing policies, procedures, rules, and protocols for pharmacy practice within Equity Afia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in pharmacy
• Master of pharmacy, MBA, MPH, MSc Health Systems
• MSC project planning or PMP an added advantage
• Experience in pharmaceutical production/manufacture process
• Solid understanding of pharma go-to market strategy, evolving regulatory framework & market trends in Pharma industry
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in industry

Desired Experience

• Ability and experience in managing multiple work streams in health sector.
• Understanding of regional legislation, regulations, requirements and reference sources for safe and effective production and distribution of pharmaceutical products.
• Possess a consistently valid practicing license
• At least Five years of experience in a management/ supervisory role.
• Strong organizational, engagement, networking skills
• Strong customer service orientation, communication & reporting skills.
• Track record of timely execution

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Description

The program coordinator shall be responsible for coordinating EGF partnerships generated from EGF health programs to strengthen health systems especially on capacity building, health leadership and governance. He/she shall:

• Support research and proposals for funding of EGF health opportunities within the building blocks of health systems including service delivery, health information systems and health products and technologies
• Coordinate partnerships with other health sector NGOs and programs
• Explore and mine opportunities in Health programs that can be implemented through Equity Afia to drive affordability in healthcare services
• Link Programs within the foundation with national and sub-national public health initiatives and Equity Afia network.
• Work closely with programs team in defining project scope and development of the work breakdown structure to enable project scheduling and decision making
• Closely watch the project schedule, monitoring project task deadlines. Report any potential delays to the project manager.
• Coordinating health projects to meet the project objectives within budget and the allotted period and report promptly any operational concerns.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities & program status throughout its life cycle & in applicable formats.
• Participate in health coordination meetings, internal & external trainings, and other working groups, representing EGF and feeding back on relevant issues.
• Actively support the program management in the development of new programs to support the strategic direction of EGF in the Health Sector.
• Work closely with Equity Group and leveraging on the bank infrastructure and network to ensure that health programs are implemented efficiently, effectively and with the intended impact and within budget.

Qualifications

• Degree in social sciences, public health, Health systems management or training in medical/ healthcare field
• MSC in public health or project management is added advantage
• Training in research methodologies/data analysis will be an added advantage
• Hands on experience with technical documentations and work schedules
• Knowledge of project management software -e.g., MS project.
• Prior experience in project coordination in health sector-based programs