Health Specialist (GRASP-UHC Project)

Medical & Health

Plan International Pilipinas Foundation Inc. is a local non-government, non-religious, and non-political development and humanitarian organization committed to enabling children to live free of poverty, violence, inequality, and injustice.

We are committed to gender equality and actively work with and engage children, communities, other people, and institutions in addressing the root causes of poverty and gender inequality. We support children and young people, especially the most vulnerable, to build the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We focus on girls, young women, and other marginalized groups so that they can improve their well-being and achieve their full potential.

Make a Difference in Healthcare for Filipinos: Health Specialist at Plan International Pilipinas

Are you passionate about improving healthcare access for everyone?

Plan International Pilipinas is looking for a dedicated Health Specialist to join our impactful project: A Gender-Responsive Systems Approach to Universal Health Care (GRASP-UHC). This 5-year initiative aims to boost healthcare for vulnerable communities in the Philippines.

The Health Specialist will be the go-to person for providing technical expertise and support, ensuring the project runs smoothly and delivers real results.

What will you be doing?

• Be the mastermind behind strategies that strengthen local government's ability to manage healthcare systems.
• Analyze data and design programs that make healthcare services more inclusive and gender-responsive, especially for adolescents.
• Craft clear and informative reports, presentations, and technical documents to keep everyone on the same page.
• Roll up your sleeves and provide hands-on support during field visits to the project areas.
• Network with local partners and attend meetings to share knowledge and stay updated on the latest health system advancements.

In exceptional circumstances, you might also be involved in emergency response activities, putting your skills to use in crisis situations.

Are you the perfect fit?

• You hold a degree in Public Health, Health Policy, or a similar field.
• You have 4-5 years of experience strengthening health systems, ideally in underprivileged areas of the Philippines.
• You're a whiz at designing, implementing, and evaluating projects, especially those focused on universal healthcare.
• Gender equality is a cause you champion! You understand gender-transformative approaches and community engagement strategies.
• You can communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and consistently deliver high-quality reports.
• Collaboration is your middle name! You thrive in a diverse and dynamic team environment.
• You're comfortable with fieldwork and ready to travel to the project locations.
• Bonus points if you're a Filipino national based in the Philippines!

This is your chance to make a real difference in people's lives. If you're a passionate health advocate with a knack for problem-solving and collaboration, we want to hear from you!

Location: Makati City, with travel to the project sites.

Type of Role: Project-based (until March 2029)

Reports to: Project Manager

Hybrid Working Arrangements available

Competitive compensation package (local T&C)

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

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