Associate, Health Systems Strengthening - Technical Support Unit

Support the Ministry of Health in strengthening health financing during a transition period.

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Overview

Support the Ministry of Health in strengthening health financing during a transition period.

You have:

  • At least 3–7 years of work experience in health financing, health systems strengthening, health policy and reform, preferably in low- or middle-income countries.
  • Master’s degree (or higher) in Public Health, Health Policy, Public Administration, Health Financing, Project Management or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of health financing structures or supporting health initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa and/or Cameroon.
  • Experience working directly with ministries of health, and ministries of finance.
  • Good communication skills in both English and French.
  • Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
  • Prior experience working with donor-funded projects (e.g., Global Fund, Gavi, USAID, World Bank) is an asset.
  • Proven track record of conducting economic evaluations, financial gap analyses, or resource optimization strategies is an advantage.

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you had to analyze financial data to make an important decision. This question assesses your analytical skills and your ability to use data for decision-making. Be specific about the situation, the analysis you performed, and the outcome.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects simultaneously? The interviewer wants to understand your organizational skills and time management abilities. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you discuss a challenge you faced while coordinating with a government ministry or partner organization? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you implement to optimize resources in a health program? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain how you would conduct a financial gap analysis for a health program. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your approach to communicating complex information to different stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a successful team project you contributed to and your role in it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated with new trends and developments in health financing? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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