Healthcare and MedicalFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
Reporting to the Director of External Affairs - Policy, Partnerships and Advocacy, the External Affairs Specialist - Inclusive Health is responsible for managing partnerships, leading advocacy efforts, and supporting county-level implementation of inclusive health policies. The role focuses on eye health and disability inclusion, serving as a liaison between national health leadership, the Council of Governors, and community health stakeholders to integrate vision services into the Primary Health Care (PHC) framework.
Key Responsibilities
Partnership and Coalition Building
Act as a liaison between the Division of Eye Health, the Council of Governors, Lwala Community Alliance, the Clear Vision Coalition, and disability organizations.
Serve as the main bridge between national eye health leadership, the Department of Primary Health Care, the Division of Community Health, and the counties.
Support partnerships with donors and the Clear Vision Coalition around affordable eyeglasses and community delivery models.
Support partnerships and coalition building with the wider disability inclusion groups.
National Advocacy
Support development and refinement of national eye health and inclusive policies, guidelines, and standards.
Advance integration of eye health and refractive error services within PHC and community health strategies and curriculum.
Support policy shifts that enable task-sharing and non-clinical provision of basic vision services and eyeglasses.
Prepare policy briefs and technical inputs for national-level decision-making.
Leverage Lwala’s community-led model as a learning platform for integrating basic eye care and inclusive Primary Health Care.
Provide technical input to ensure community realities shape national and county policies for inclusive health care.
Conduct national-level advocacy with the Ministry of Health and the Social Health Authority to incorporate reading glasses and the needs of persons with disabilities in its benefits package.
County Support
Support counties to adapt and implement national eye health and inclusive health policies and standards.
Facilitate county learning forums and peer exchange on eye health and refractive error programming and disability inclusion.
Track county adoption of eye health and inclusive health policies and integration within PHC plans.
Communications
Document and package lessons from Lwala-supported eye health and disability inclusion initiatives.
Lead and develop relevant information products, including policy briefs to influence policy.
Lead reporting to donors and external stakeholders.
What Success Looks Like
Policy and system shift: National advocacy with MOH, SHA, and COG advances eye care and disability inclusion within CHW curricula, the SHA benefits package, and PHC policies.
Strong county ownership: CHMTs lead and coordinate integrated eye care delivery, with consistent availability of glasses through well-managed donor and distributor partnerships.
Data that drives action: Key eye care and disability indicators are routinely measured and tracked in ECHIS/KHIS to inform county and national decision-making.
Sustainable supply at scale: Eye care and assistive products, including glasses, are embedded in the CHP kit and national supply chain systems, enabling reliable last-mile delivery.
Qualifications and Experience
Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, or a related field.
7–10 years’ experience in health systems, policy, and advocacy, with demonstrated ability to measure policy or systems change.
Strong understanding of Kenya’s health system, including PHC and the UHC agenda.
Proven experience working with government and non-state actors and navigating national government, Council of Governors, and Lwala policy positions.
Strong systems thinking, analytical rigor, and strategic yet practical problem-solving skills.
Ability to clearly articulate and influence eye health and disability-inclusive policies, strategies, and standards.
Strong writing, synthesis, and communication skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Lwala Community Alliance application link or the official website at lwala.org.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the portal link provided: Apply Now. For more details about the organization, visit lwala.org. Applications must be submitted by February 25, 2026.
