• The Health Philanthropy Associate will support the Unit in various functions. Responsibilities include supporting the Manager to coordinate the team, monitor and track program success, maintain stakeholder relationships, and support thought leadership strategies. They will contribute to the development and evaluation of health programs.
• They will collaborate closely with the Manager, develop and support budget planning and oversight and liaise with other teams within the Foundation to ensure success of the Unit goals.
•  They will have strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills to function effectively in this role.

Roles & Responsibilities

The Health Philanthropy Associate will;

Strategic planning/Team leadership

• Support the Manager to plan, organize, and coordinate the Unit’s activities.
• Actively support the development and implementation of health programs.
• Plan health program events.
• Develop work plans and budgets for the Unit’s activities.
• Liaise with relevant program partners to ensure program activities are implemented as planned.
• Identify and mitigate risks that can impact negatively on programs/projects.

Program management

• Develop work plans and budgets for the Unit’s activities.
• Provides technical and supervisory oversight to programs and projects
• Liaise with relevant program partners to ensure program activities are implemented as planned.
• Identify and mitigate risks that can impact negatively on programs/projects.
• Ensure thorough documentation of activities, outcomes, and lessons learned.

Communications and Thought Leadership

• Conduct adequate research on health trends that can potentially impact the Foundation’s work.
• Utilize data to develop technical articles for diverse audiences.
• Develop relevant articles and other advocacy tools for dissemination.
• Prepare periodic reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Financial Management

• Develop and monitor project budgets.
• Track program expenditures ensuring that goals are achieved within the stipulated budgetary allocations.
• Ensure financial accountability in alignment with the Foundation’s guidelines.

Data Management

• Analyze relevant data to assess project impact and outcomes while providing insights for decision-making.
• Using appropriate M & E frameworks, track the progress of programs within stipulated budgetary allocations
• Identify emerging public health challenges, trends, and evidence-based practices to inform future priorities.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders from both public and private sectors to establish effective relationships that help achieve the Unit’s goals.
• Manage stakeholder expectations effectively while engendering trust.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders including those at the Ministries of Health, relevant departments, and agencies.
• Follow up with relevant stakeholders to track program progress and provide program updates.

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public health, medicine, health administration, biostatistics or a related field.
• A master’s degree in public/global health is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3-4 years working on public health programs and/or research within a public health organization.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

• Proficiency in conducting literature reviews and data analysis.
• Ability to interpret complex data sets and draw insights to inform decision-making.
• Excellent use of Microsoft Excel and other relevant data analytical tools
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive, can anticipate potential risks, and propose solutions, 
• Understanding of national public health policies and regulations
• Strong networking skills
• Willingness to travel