Last Mile Health is hiring a
Advocacy Consultant, Remote - Uganda
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🏢 Last Mile Health
💵 $57k-$63k
📍Uganda
Summary
The job is for an Advocacy Consultant at Last Mile Health for the Africa Frontline First Initiative. The consultancy will run from August 1st, 2024, to June 30th, 2025, and is fully remote with a preference for candidates in the East Africa Timezone. The estimated fees amount is between $57600- $63600.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (such as public health, economics, international relations, gender studies, political science, human rights, etc.)
- Significant years of experience in global public health, policy and advocacy, management consulting, or public policy
- In-depth understanding of community/primary healthcare policy and international health and development issues
- Experience in public health, particularly in strengthening community health systems in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Proven track record in project and operational management in complex environments and partnerships
- Experience collaborating with Community Health Implementing Partners and national governments
- Proficiency in virtual work, with strong IT skills for organizing and attending virtual meetings
Responsibilities
- Develop and operationalize Joint Country Support Plan (JCSP) in Liberia, Uganda, and Malawi
- Review JCSP guidelines and agree on timelines at the Africa CDC Partnership meeting
- Draft concept notes for each country (Malawi, Liberia and Uganda)
- Conduct landscape analysis and resource mapping in Liberia, Uganda, and Malawi
- Facilitate in-country planning meetings and mobilize stakeholders
- Execute JCSP and launch + disseminate JCSP + CH Champions
- Organize cross-learning session during CPHIA (26th-29th November)
- Draft concept notes and event materials
- Convene joint partner planning meetings with UNICEF, IFRC
- Lead event material development and hold experience-sharing sessions
- Draft activity report and Press Release
- Disseminate the report and Press Release
- Develop and disseminate Community Health Scorecard among stakeholders
- Draft concept note and Scope of Work (SOW) for Consultant
- Support in selection and onboarding of consultant
- Pilot CH survey tool in Ghana, Liberia, and Uganda
- Hold validation workshop with partners and finalize Scorecard
- Develop Advocacy & Communications materials (Talking points, factsheets, slide decks)
- Review 3-4 Guidelines, Policies, Strategies, and SOPs to professionalize CHWs monthly
- Schedule weekly virtual meetings for advocacy stakeholders
- Draft meeting slides and document action plans
- Draft quarterly progress reports to track the implementation of advocacy activities
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders
- Expertise in navigating complex government processes and achieving consensus with multiple influencers
- Experience working with stakeholders at various levels, including global partners, technical managers, and national governments
- Knowledge of technical aspects of community health systems, such as training, supervision, supply chain, and governance
- Deep commitment to health, social justice, and gender equity
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