Regional Manager – Market Access & Shaping (Kenya) at ReliefWeb

Company/Division: inSupply Health Limited

Application Deadline: Monday, 11 August 2025

Position Type: Full-time

Reports to: Country Director KE

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Organization Overview

inSupply Health is an East African health advisory firm that designs people-centered, scalable, sustainable supply chain solutions. We focus on optimizing data visibility and use, workforce development, and continuous performance improvement. inSupply operates as a social enterprise, aiming for business sustainability while achieving our social mission. We aim to transition short-term supply chain fixes into sustainable solutions that transcend specific projects or funding streams. Our work focuses on democratizing access to quality, affordable, contextualized supply chain learning and innovations so local and regional supply chain actors can improve the performance and efficiency of their supply chains and health systems towards better health outcomes.

inSupply Health is headquartered in Nairobi, with an office in Dar es Salaam and is affiliated with JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI). Our team of dynamic local consultants works closely with public and private sector clients to design optimized, responsive and resilient supply chain systems that deliver essential health products such as antimalarial and HIV medications, vaccines and contraceptives in complex settings. We pioneer innovative approaches by taking proven methodologies from the commercial sector to adapt them for the context, but also co-create solutions with our clients so they can own, implement and continuously improve their systems independently in the long term.

Job Summary

The Regional Manager – Market Access & Shaping is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and driving expanded health system access and integrated supply chain systems across public and private health sectors. This position will lead the design and implementation of interventions that support sustainable, resilient public health supply chains and health systems through introduction and strengthening of new products, channels and partners. The role involves close collaboration with Ministries of Health, government agencies, donors, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient, resilient, and data-driven supply chain ecosystems.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about transforming healthcare access through supply chains and market access at scale, understands market dynamics, is self-driven, entrepreneurial, a strong critical thinker and focused on finding innovative solutions to complex problems. S/he is outcome-oriented, empathetic and engaging, and adept at driving business development. S/he brings extensive experience in global health and integrated health systems, strong project and stakeholder management skills and is attuned to private sector, regional and global trends. S/he demonstrates intellectual curiosity, has a growth mindset and is enthusiastic about actively driving and shaping inSupply’s growth and evolution.

Responsibilities

• Market Shaping & Access Strategy
  
  

Design and lead context-specific strategies to improve equitable and expanded access to essential health products and technologies. Align initiatives with national health goals and regional priorities, facilitating engagement and partnerships within ecosystems.

• Public-Private Sector Engagement Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships across governments, donors, manufacturers, private sector distributors, and other market actors to align incentives, reduce market barriers, and ensure availability and affordability of health commodities.
• Channel and Market Innovation Lead the exploration and implementation of innovative delivery channels, financing mechanisms, and distribution models—including private pharmacies, digital platforms, and last-mile networks—to improve access and expand reach to underserved populations.
• Market Intelligence & Evidence Generation Oversee market research and data analysis to assess market functionality, product availability, pricing, and access constraints. Generate actionable insights to inform market interventions and policy shifts.
• Policy and Regulatory Engagement Support and influence national and regional policies that enable market entry, procurement flexibility, supply chain resilience, and product affordability. Engage with regulatory authorities to reduce bottlenecks and accelerate access.
• Project and Resource Management Lead the planning, execution, and performance tracking of domain related projects. Ensure efficient use of resources, quality delivery within budget and timelines, and alignment with donor and organizational priorities.
• Team Leadership and Capacity Building Manage, mentor, coach, and inspire a high-performing, multidisciplinary team. Support staff development in key organizational skills and competencies, strategic and critical thinking, and stakeholder engagement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration Facilitate alignment and joint action among ministries of health, regional bodies, funders, and implementing partners. Represent inSupply in technical working groups and consortiums to drive shared goals.
• Thought Leadership and Advocacy Contribute to inSupply’s visibility through knowledge dissemination, publications, and participation in forums. Advocate for innovative, evidence-based approaches to expand access to health products and strengthen health markets.
• Risk and Opportunity Management Identify risks to access and market stability and implement mitigation strategies. Proactively seek opportunities to influence markets, secure partnerships, and expand the organization’s impact.
• Business Development Lead or contribute to identifying and securing new opportunities aligned with inSupply’s strategic focus on market access and shaping. Develop strong value propositions for proposals and partnerships.
• Knowledge Management and Learning:
  
  

Capture and share insights, lessons, and best practices from market access and shaping initiatives. Promote continuous learning internally and externally to inform future strategies and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strategic Foresight: Ability to anticipate future health system trends and proactively adapt strategies.
• Leadership and Team Management: Ability to inspire, develop, and manage teams across geographies and functions.
• Technical Expertise across the six healthcare system building blocks: Governance & Leadership, Health Products and Technologies, Health Information Systems, Healthcare Financing, Human Resources for Health, and Health Service Delivery.
• Project Management Excellence: Proven track record of managing complex projects with tight timelines and multiple stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills with a history of collaboration across government, donors, and private sector partners.
• Effective Communication: Ability to convey technical and strategic information clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Data-driven decision-maker who can translate complex challenges into actionable solutions.
• Quality Focus: Commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes and upholding performance standards.
• Adaptability and Innovation: Comfortable navigating change and driving continuous improvement and innovation in systems and practices.
• Systems Thinking: Skilled in navigating complex systems and identifying leverage points for systemic change.
• Change Management: Expertise in leading organizational and system-level change initiatives.
• Knowledge Management: Ability to capture, organize, and disseminate critical insights and lessons learned, fostering continuous improvement and informed decision-making across projects. Ensure application of program insights to enhance strategic planning, operational efficiency, and institutional learning.
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Professional Certification

• Masters in Public Health, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, Health Financing, Health Economics, Health Policy, or any other Global Health/Public Health-related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in any health human sciences (e.g, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health)
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in global health or international development, with at least 8 years in integrated health systems and market access.
• Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder, donor-funded projects, including partnerships with Ministries of Health, implementing partners, bilateral/multilateral donor agencies, and private foundations.
• Demonstrated leadership in project design, implementation, and monitoring of complex health systems initiatives.
• Strong experience in client relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership in multicultural and cross-functional settings.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of healthcare systems, including leadership, supply chain systems, health financing, health information systems, and ecosystem integration in public health contexts.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools; PMPi or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Strong computer literacy
  
  

Core Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex concepts into clear, actionable insights and produce high-quality reports and presentations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative team player with demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and build the capacity of diverse teams.
• Highly organized, proactive, and self-managing, with a track record of meeting deadlines and delivering results in dynamic environments.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and creativity in solving challenges in health systems and supply chain projects.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel regionally and internationally up to 30% of the time.
• This is a full-time position based in Kenya. inSupply Health offers competitive compensation and benefits.
  
  

How to apply

This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4277805066 by Monday, 11 August 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.