Regional Policy Lead- Health Research and Development- Africa
On-site · Abuja, FCT, Nigeria or Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda
Job Summary
Lead strategy for PATH’s health R&D policy and advocacy programs in Africa; oversee program delivery, manage strategic partnerships with governments, regional institutions, multilateral organizations, research institutions, civil society, donors, and private sector partners; engage regional stakeholders such as the African Union, Africa CDC, AUDA-NEPAD, and related entities to advance health R&D and innovation priorities; represent PATH in technical meetings, policy forums, and high-level convenings; drive cross-functional coordination to integrate advocacy, policy, and program outputs; provide team management and mentorship; develop advocacy tools, narratives, reports, analyses, and materials to strengthen policy engagement; contribute to PATH’s external positioning and visibility on health R&D, innovation policy, and equitable access across Africa; identify partnership and funding opportunities and contribute to proposal development.
Required Qualifications
- master's degree in public health, global health, health policy, public policy, international development, pharmaceutical sciences, health economics, or a related field
- Experience in management consulting will be valuable
- Health R&D Policy Leadership – Strong understanding of Africa’s health R&D ecosystem, including product development, introduction, access, regulatory systems, and local manufacturing
- Advocacy Strategy – Proven track record of designing and delivering evidence-based global health advocacy strategies that influence policy adoption and implementation at national, regional, or continental levels
- Technical Translation – Ability to distill complex scientific, policy, or regulatory issues into clear, persuasive messages for policymakers and other decision-makers
- Program and Technical Expertise – Demonstrated experience in health R&D, public health programs, policy, or a related field
- Stakeholder Engagement – Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with governments, regional institutions, multilateral organizations, civil society, and private sector partners
- Partnership Management – Experience managing partnerships and coordinating across multiple organizations, sectors, or stakeholder groups
- Communication – Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, including strong presentation and facilitation abilities with senior stakeholders
- Project Management – Strong organizational skills, with experience leading multi-country or multi-stakeholder initiatives and managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
- Collaboration and Cultural Agility – Proven ability to work effectively across teams, geographies, cultures, and sectors in a dynamic environment
- Legal Work Authorization – Must have legal authorization to work in the country of hire
Additional Requirements
- Legal Work Authorization – Must have legal authorization to work in the country of hire
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