Kids Operating Room
We believe in a world where every child has equal access to safe surgery
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
That doesnt seem like such a big ask. Every child has a right to life and that shouldnt be taken away by an injury or illness that can be easily fixed. Children who battle cancer and undergo chemotherapy shouldnt get to the end of that process only to be denied the surgery that will offer them the chance of survival. Children who break an arm or a leg shouldnt live the rest of their lives in disability.
Babies who need simple procedures in the first hours of life shouldnt be left to die, and children born with urological conditions shouldnt be denied an education because they cant access the simple operation they need.
Understanding and analysing global health governance is a key component to this works success. We believe that global health is broken, and change is urgently needed if we want to achieve the health- related targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the ultimate purpose of Health for All.
Our Mission
Provide dedicated, specialist facilities and equipment for children’s surgery in low resource settingsSupport existing surgical teams to deliver safe surgery for childrenMonitor, collate and understand our impact on surgical outcomesAdvocate on the global plight of children denied access to safe surgery
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced policy and communications professional to help support our advocacy work. Based in our London office you will work closely with the Head of Research to promote the KidsOR policy agenda while monitoring and keeping up-to-date with relevant legislative, policy, and practice stakeholders.
The ideal candidate should have a background in policy, a passion for global health equity, and an ability to turn complex academic research into engaging policy positions, campaigns messaging, and other activities. They should have experience working in a policy influencing role and have knowledge of the decision-making processes that surrounds the official development assistance (ODA) for health.
Supporting targeted policy advocacy will include developing and maintaining relationships with a range of high-profile stakeholders in the UK and within key global health decision-making bodies such as the World Health Organization.
Key Relationships
Internal – The Post Holder Works Closely With
The KidsOR Africa Office, Research team, Communications team
External – The Post Holder Works Closely With
Relevant national and international decision makers, such as MPs, Ministers, diplomats, civil servants.Other charities and organisations with an interest in health equity, health systems strengthening , paediatric surgery and/or associated issuesRelevant professional organisations, both as crucial allies in, and targets of, our influencing programmeOther relevant stakeholders, such as umbrella organisations, surgical societies
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation of policy research on global health, mainly focused on health systems strengthening, global surgery and official development assistance (ODA) for health.Identify, research, and develop positions on policy issues important to KidsOR advocacy campaign.Research and produce evidence-based briefings, factsheets, position papers for submission to Government, parliamentarians, the civil service, and other statutory bodies.Independently develop and manage a network of key external relationships and work with the Head of Research to maintain a thought leadership positionSystemise KidsORs engagement with MPs and key stakeholders at a local, national, and international level to inform and influence the political and policy agenda to improve global health governance and financingDistil research and policy findings into internal briefings for internal knowledge sharing, and interpretation by Communications Team into external campaignsWork closely with the Communications Team to increase the reach of KidsORs advocacy media work to a wide range of stakeholders, both online and offline, and assist in the creation of compelling and persuasive content for a range of audiencesKeep the Communications Team informed of, and help identify, emerging policy changes, research and guidelines that affect KidsORs advocacy media work.Communicate analysis of policy developments in clear and concise way to internal and external stakeholders.Independently represent KidsOR at meetings with external organisations and senior stakeholdersOrganise workshops, seminars and roundtables that engage key stakeholders in critical debates about global health
Person Specification
Experience
Demonstrated experience in a similar role involving policy analysis, advocacy, and campaigning.Experience developing and maitining stakeholder engagement including a wide range of external partners (e.g. policymakers, parliamentarians, NGOs, civil society coalitions, and communities from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds).Experience and knowledge of briefing members of the UK Parliament.Experience in professionally interact with senior officials;Experience working in the fields of international development or foreign affairs
Skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to persuasively communicate complex information to a wide range of stakeholders;Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, work independently and organise yourself effectively;Ability to understand complex subjects and to construct persuasive arguments;Ability to absorb, filter and re-present information for a new audience;Strategic and analytical thinkingCreative problem-solving skillsInterested in international development and global health issues with an understanding of, and commitment to, KidsORs vision and aims
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