Job Description
Medical Jobs. PATH Jobs
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist to lead continental advocacy – To strengthen Africa’s regulatory systems and advance health R&D policy, aligned with the African Medicines Agency’s vision for regulatory excellence.
- Provide technical support – For regulatory harmonization, capacity building, and pharmacovigilance strengthening initiatives.
- Analyze and translate policy – Turn complex regulatory and R&D issues into clear, actionable recommendations for decision-makers.
- Engage and influence partners – Build strong relationships with AU bodies, AMA, regulators, multilateral agencies, civil society, and the private sector to drive coordinated action.
- Represent PATH in high-level forums, working groups, and strategic convenings; organize multi-stakeholder dialogues to address policy and regulatory challenges.
- Elevate thought leadership – Develop policy briefs, articles, and other advocacy communications that advance Africa’s regulatory harmonization agenda.
- Promote cross-country learning – Capture and share best practices in regulatory systems strengthening.
- Manage projects – Plan, deliver, and report on assigned advocacy initiatives within PATH’s health R&D advocacy portfolio.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- A degree in public health, public policy, regulatory affairs, or related field.
- Proven experience influencing health R&D and regulatory frameworks in Africa, including engagement with national regulatory authorities or regional bodies.
- Track record in designing and delivering evidence-based advocacy strategies that drive policy adoption and implementation at national, regional, and/or continental levels.
- Strong ability to distil complex scientific or regulatory concepts into compelling, actionable messages for policymakers and other decision-makers.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English, with strong presentation and facilitation abilities.
- Demonstrated skill in building trusted relationships across governments, AU institutions, multilateral organizations, civil society, and the private sector.
- Experience leading multi-country or multi-stakeholder initiatives from concept to delivery, with clear reporting and accountability.
- Proven ability to work across geographies, cultures, and sectors, adapting to changing priorities and political contexts.
- Must have legal authorization to work in the country of hire
How to Apply
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