Date
27.02.2024
By
Jane Ng'ang'a

Jane Ng'ang'a: New on Deployment

Policy Dialogue
East Africa
Co-financing

About Jane

Reverand Jane Ng’ang’a is an Ordained Clergy and holds a master’s degree in Community Development. She is currently supporting Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN) as a Policy and Advocacy Advisor.

What encouraged you to start working at horizont3000?

I was inspired by horizont3000's mission aimed at supporting people in partner countries, and helping them improve their quality of life sustainably and humanely. In addition, horizont3000’s principles emphasize respect, partnership, and a people-centered approach; giving me an opportunity to learn in a free environment as I contribute to the mission. The working environment also values dialogue, cooperation, and learning from others and enhances respectful collaboration. The opportunity presented a growth in my career path of policy and advocacy.

What are you looking forward to during your assignment?

As a Policy Advocacy Advisor at the Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN), I am eagerly anticipating several aspects of my assignment:

  1. Impactful Advocacy: I look forward to advocating for policies that enhance access to essential medicines and improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations. My role will involve providing technical assistance to technical staff geared towards influencing decision-makers and fostering positive change.
  2. Collaboration and Networking: Working closely with EPN’s diverse stakeholders, including governments, NGOs, and pharmaceutical companies, excites me. Building partnerships and sharing knowledge will be essential in advancing equitable pharmaceutical policies.
  3. Research and Analysis: I am eager to delve into policy research, analyzing existing frameworks, identifying gaps, and proposing evidence-based solutions. Contributing to informed policy decisions will be both challenging and rewarding.
  4. Global Health Impact: Knowing that my efforts contribute to better health systems, reduced inequalities, and stronger pharmaceutical policies worldwide motivates me. I anticipate learning, growing, and making a difference in this dynamic field.

Why did you choose to work in the NGO sector?

I have been working in the NGO sector for most of my employment life and I enjoy working in this sector, firstly the sense of fulfillment that comes from working in the sector is unparalleled. Knowing that your efforts directly impact lives and communities brings immense satisfaction and purpose to your work. In addition, NGOs frequently operate internationally, allowing diverse contexts of working including abroad. This includes deployments to remote and challenging locations that provide unique experiences and broaden ones horizons.

Is there something new you have learnt since starting?

I have been learning a lot, especially because the areas of focus at EPN are different from the areas I was engaging in. Learning a lot around Pharmaceutical Systems Strengthening, supply chain and how to engage in advocacy around Substandard and Falsified medicines.

Aim of the Assignment

To support EPN in advocacy through a number of engagements:

  1. Identify and foster strategic partnerships with faith-based, government, NGO and other potential stakeholders in implementation according to EPN strategies/policies.
  2. Facilitate faith-based advocacy hubs including members, religious leaders, churches, students, youth and government at the relevant level.
  3. Coordinate and participate in multi-sectoral platforms together with the Executive director, members and government.
  4. Participate in relevant technical working groups (TWGs).
  5. Initiate and maintain contacts and strengthen interfaith dialogue within faith organizations and members.
  6. Preparation of position papers, advocacy speeches, overseeing related press releases & call to action activities (Advocacy Champions)

About the partner organisation

EPN is a Christian non-profit organization comprising of members of healthcare providers and professionals. The majority of our members are Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) that provide healthcare to communities in the most marginalized and remote areas where national government health services are limited.
Our network over time has grown to a total of 139 members in 38 countries: 31 Christian Health Associations (CHAs), 24 Health Systems Strengthening organizations, 19 Church Health Institutions (CHIs), 19 Drug Supply Organizations and 45 Individuals. More than 300 million people rely on health care provided by our network.

She has eight (10) years professional experience in Health Policy Advocacy, Congregational & Community Health Programming and comprehensive knowledge and experience in Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Gender Justice, STI/HIV&AIDS maternal and child health issues, youth programming, and behavior change communication.

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