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Policy Advisor, Nairobi, Kenya

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  • Job ID 1007928
  • Experience Less Than 1 Year
  • Industry Management
  • Qualifications Degree Bachelor

Job Description

Responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to act as the policy focal point between Sightsavers and the World Health Organization (WHO) in the implementation of the WHO Global Report on Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities at the country level.

Principal Accountabilities:

Promote and support implementation of the recommendations of the global report at national level.
Offer policy analysis and advice to help identify priorities and entry points for engaging with Ministries of Health and other stakeholders.
Facilitate engagement in relevant policy processes and opportunities related to the implementation of the Global Report and Guide for Action process at the country level.
Build strategic partnerships and alliances with key actors at the national and regional level to promote health equity, including governments, Organisations of Persons with Disabilities, health sector partners, Civil society and relevant bilateral and multilateral agencies.
Ensure continuity of information sharing across Sightsavers and act as a point of contact for WHO Disability team and WHO regional and country offices.
Promote the integration of health equity into national long-t

Required skills

Experience in advocacy/influencing work and forging effective policy networks. Experience in the international development sector, including health and disability policy work and Professional experience in disability, inclusion, public health, or a relevant topic. Understanding of development issues and best practices in global health, particularly public health

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