Other · Full-time
Direct employerMarket Access Lead, Market Dynamics

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Role overview
PATH is hiring a Market Access Lead based in Nairobi, Kenya. This full-time role is ideal for someone with experience in health product markets and supply chains, who can analyse data and support strategies to improve access to essential health products. The position suits candidates with a background in health sciences, pharmaceuticals, or related sectors, and experience in global health or consulting.
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What you will do
- Analyse health product markets, supply chains, and procurement systems to find ways to improve access, affordability, availability, and sustainability.
- Develop and help implement supply chain strategies for public and private sectors.
- Assess and improve supply chain capacity and performance in forecasting, procurement, inventory, warehousing, and distribution.
- Support development of procurement strategies and strengthen procurement capacity.
- Assist with supply planning and distribution strategies, including contingency logistics.
- Translate technical and scientific information into practical business and market recommendations.
- Provide field-level analysis and technical support to partners and stakeholders.
- Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations for donors and partners.
- Manage project implementation across multiple locations and oversee project staff.
- Collaborate with and manage implementing partner activities, ensuring compliance with workplans and budgets.
Requirements
- Hold an advanced degree in business, supply chain management, international development, public health, pharmaceutical sciences, health sciences, procurement, or a related field.
- Have at least 7 years of professional experience.
- Have experience working within health product supply chains, such as with distributors, wholesalers, central medical stores, procurement agencies, or manufacturers.
- Understand public and private sector procurement processes, including regulatory compliance, export requirements, contracting, inventory management, and delivery terms.
- Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills for market intelligence, forecasting, and supply chain assessments.
- Have experience designing procurement strategies and contracting terms to improve product access.
- Be able to translate analysis into practical recommendations and support implementation in global health.
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and manage deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
- Have recent experience leading projects or workstreams in global health, managing priorities, partner scopes, and budgets.
- Be fluent in English.
How to apply
Submit a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications along with your resume through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.