Overview
Manager/Assistant Manager – Policy & Advocacy Jobs in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia at National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia (NKF)
Title: Manager/Assistant Manager – Policy & Advocacy
Company: National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia (NKF)
Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
The Role
You’ll help shape how kidney health is talked about in Malaysia.
Working closely with our Data & Research team, you’ll transform research findings, real-world data, and patient experiences into compelling advocacy that influences policymakers, healthcare professionals, donors, partners, the media, and the public.
We’re hiring at either Manager or Assistant Manager level depending on experience, with clear opportunities for growth as the function expands.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Develop and implement NKF’s advocacy strategy to influence policy, public opinion, and stakeholder
engagement around kidney health.
• Translate research findings and data into policy briefs, position papers, consultation submissions, and
advocacy materials that support evidence-informed decision-making.
• Help position NKF as a trusted thought leader by responding to emerging health issues and contributing
evidence-based perspectives on topics affecting kidney health.
• Transform statistics into stories that people remember – using data, patient experiences, and community
impact to inspire policymakers, donors, partners, and the public.
• Build relationships and coalitions with government agencies, healthcare professionals, NGOs, academic
institutions, patient groups, corporate partners, and other stakeholders to advance shared advocacy goals.
• Represent NKF in engagements with the Ministry of Health, professional bodies, conferences, working
groups, and other external platforms.
• Develop meaningful opportunities for volunteers, patients, and community members to contribute to
advocacy initiatives and public campaigns.
• Monitor developments in health policy and identify opportunities where NKF can contribute its expertise
and evidence.
• Supervise and mentor a small advocacy team while helping build the function as it grows.
What We’re Looking for
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Communications, Political Science,
Health Sciences, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Manager: At least 3 years of relevant advocacy/policy experience.
• Assistant Manager: 1-2 years of relevant advocacy/policy experience.
• Experience in advocacy, public policy, government relations, healthcare, community engagement, strategic
communications, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret research and data, identify key insights, and translate
them into persuasive policy and public-facing messages.
• Excellent writing skills, with experience producing policy briefs, consultation papers, submissions,
speeches, reports, or other strategic communications.
• A natural storyteller who enjoys turning complex information into messages that people understand and act
on.
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders ranging from government officials and researchers to volunteers,
patients, donors, and community partners.
• Strong relationship-building, facilitation, and influencing skills.
• Team leadership, mentoring and/or supervisory experience is preferred for Manager-level applicants.
• Passion for improving public health and making a tangible difference through advocacy.
To Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit their CV/resume to [email protected].
