Health
Financing Specialist (HFS) at Technical Assistance – Tanzania (GHSC-TA-TZ)
Project
Organization
Overview
The
International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and
healthcare delivery around the world.
Serving both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health
policy research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health
finance, and health systems management.
Our impact is felt in policies that ensure healthcare access for women,
children, and individuals with special needs, in strengthening health
infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.
Opportunity
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 operations
Perform
internal and external fund tracking and trending
Provide
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
resources
Support
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 change
Coach
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 strategies
Assist
the GHSC Governance Advisor in establishing a communications strategy to
advocate for investments in supply chain
Work
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 activities
Along
with GHSC team members, participate in annual reviews and project planning
Ensure
accurate and timely submission of all required technical reporting and
deliverables for the health policy and financing portfolio
Contribute
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 environment
Background
in health financing and resource mobilization
Experience
in using/applying costing models/tools
Experience
in developing and/or implementing result-based financing models
Ability
to independently plan and execute complex tasks, and work in close
collaboration with other steam members
Strong
interpersonal and communication skills, initiative, and good judgment
Advanced
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
CV
Cover
Letter describing how the candidate meets the minimum qualifications
Abt
Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to
fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive
salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
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