JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN BUGURUNI ,DAR ES SALAAM .HEALTH
FINANCING SPECIALIST
Location
Ilala, Buguruni Dar Es Salaam
Description
Health Financing Specialist
Abt Associates, a major U.S.-based research, technical
assistance, and international development company, seeks a highly qualified
health financing specialist for the Global Health Supply Chain Technical
Assistance – Tanzania (GHSC-TA-TZ) Project.
This program, funded by the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID), aims to strengthen Tanzanian supply systems
for health commodities through technical assistance to the Government of
Tanzania. Working in coordination with in-country and development partners, the
project supports strategic planning, improved delivery of commodities to
service sites, stakeholder engagement in supply systems; and the creation of an
enabling environment for improved supply chain performance. Abt Associates is a
subcontractor to the GHSC prime implementer - Price Waterhouse Cooper (PWC) -
and is responsible for strategic planning, governance, health financing, and
private sector activities.
The Health Financing Specialist (HFS) will work under the
supervision of the GHSC Deputy Chief of Party. The HFS will lead activities to
strengthen costing and financing approaches in support of health commodities
availability and health supply chain systems, and will work with other team
members on the eventual transition of supply chain management from donor
assistance to government ownership.
Position responsibilities and minimum qualifications are
listed below. The HFS will be based in Dar es Salaam but will be expected to
travel to other locations up to 30% of the time.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Identify supply chain cost drivers and anticipated financial
gaps, and financial resources required to fully support commodities supply
chain operationsPerform internal and external fund tracking and trendingProvide
technical assistance to the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender,
Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC) and other stakeholders in estimating the
operation costs of planned strategic activities and making efficient use of
resourcesSupport the implementation of the current supply chain results-based
financing scheme.Determine the potential impact of Direct Health Facility
Financing (DHFF) on commodities management as roles and responsibilities of key
players changeCoach relevant stakeholders within the MoHCDGEC, Ministry of
Finance and Planning (MoFP), President’s Office, Regional Administration and
Local Government Authorities (PO-RALG) and Medical Stores Department (MSD) in
estimating and tracking the cost of supply chain activities and provide
technical assistance of cost-efficient strategiesAssist the GHSC Governance
Advisor in establishing a communications strategy to advocate for investments
in supply chainWork with stakeholders on sustainability strategies, including
identify new funding sources, such as Other Development Assistance (ODA),
domestic resources mobilization, payment/reimbursement models (such as
point-of-care payment and micro health insurance schemes), as well as the
leveraging of private sector resources.Serve as lead in coordinating with other
USAID funded projects to ensure strategic alignment and avoid duplication of
efforts related to similar activitiesAlong with GHSC team members, participate
in annual reviews and project planningEnsure accurate and timely submission of
all required technical reporting and deliverables for the health policy and
financing portfolioContribute to brainstorming and development of research
agendas and special projects related to improving health policy and financing
Preferred Skills / Prerequisites
Degree in Public Health, Public Affairs, Supply Chain or
other relevant field, Masters or Doctorate Degree preferred.At least 6 years of
relevant professional experience, preferably in a government or donor-supported
project environmentBackground in health financing and resource mobilizationExperience
in using/applying costing models/toolsExperience in developing and/or
implementing result-based financing modelsAbility to independently plan and
execute complex tasks, and work in close collaboration with other steam
membersStrong interpersonal and communication skills, initiative, and good
judgmentAdvanced written/oral skills in English and Kiswahili.Computer literacy
(MS Office)Knowledge of commodities supply chain management is desirable
Minimum Qualifications
(6+) years of experience and a master degree OR the
equivalent combination of education and experience.
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit
each of the following:
Updated CVCover Letter describing how the candidate meets
the minimum qualifications