Health Advocacy and Policy Specialist Consultant

Context
Impact Santé Afrique (ISA) is an African non-profit association based in Africa. ISA’s main mission is to catalyse multi-sectoral approaches to drive equitable access to community-centred health care, with the meaningful engagement of communities, civil society, and decision makers. ISA is seeking a Health Advocacy and Policy Specialist Consultant.
1. Job description and main responsibilities:
The Health Advocacy and Policy Specialist Consultant will support countries’ leaders to drive and implement advocacy, policies and reforms leading to sustainable health financing for malaria and health. The incumbent’s responsibilities will include:

Conduct robust situation analysis based on desk reviews to better support countries’ need in terms of health financing advocacy.
Developing and leading high-impact advocacy strategies for sustainable health financing and malaria policies.
Ensuring SMART advocacy actions are of high quality, relevance, and alignment with ISA’s strategic objectives.
Developing and managing innovative advocacy and communication tools to support the advocacy strategy regionally and in countries.
Support and develop strategic partnerships with local authorities, targeted partners and organizations, decision-makers, and other stakeholders to optimize advocacy efforts.
Mobilize and engage opinion leaders and high-level decision-makers in advocacy actions and awareness campaigns to strengthen the impact of health programs.
Document and produce high level reports and case studies.

2. Qualifications and Skills

At least a master’s degree in communication, Advocacy, Social Sciences, Public Health, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in high-impact advocacy programs,ideally in the field of public health.
Have strong written and oral communication skills in English and French, with a proven ability to produce highly professional documents of international standards.
Be proficient in computer tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint),as well as online project management and collaboration tools.
Have excellent leadership, adaptability and flexibility skills.
Be able to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and ensuring the quality of deliverables.
Possess strong partnership management skills and the ability to interact with high-level leaders and decision-makers to influence health policies and actions.
Be able to work in a multicultural environment.
Have a positive and dynamic attitude.

3. How to apply: Kindly submit the following:

A cover letter addressed to the Executive Director of Impact Santé Afrique, detailing your experience and your vision for this role.
A detailed resume including 3 professional references.

Kindly submit your application to: jobsimpactsante@gmail.com
Subject: Health Advocacy and Policy Specialist Ref: D383/DIV/2025Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be closed once a suitable candidate has been identified and hired. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview