National Professional Officer (Health Financing)

Overview

Support health financing options for universal health coverage.

You have:

• First university degree in health, social or management sciences, Health Economics, Health Policy and Management, or Public Health with a health financing focus.
• At least five (5) years of experience in health sector or areas related to health care financing, systems development, health services delivery and developing strategies to overcome barriers to accessing health care services.
• Intermediate knowledge of English.
• Expert knowledge of French.
• Intermediate knowledge of Swahili.

Contract

This is a NO-C contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 5,252 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The primary objective of the Health Systems and Services Cluster is to strengthen health systems based on Primary Health Care, supporting Universal Health Coverage. Its work encompasses the following areas: strengthening of health systems governance for social protection in health; strengthening of regulatory frameworks and financial protection for progressive realization of the right to health; organizing people-centered, integrated health service delivery;promoting access to and rational use of quality, safe, and effective health technologies; strengthening national health research systems, and promoting the integration of scientific knowledge into health care, health policies, and technical cooperation; and developing human resources for health.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Reporting directly to the UHC/LC Cluster Team Lead, under the overall guidance of the Head of WHO Country Office in WCO/, and in close collaboration with the respective technical leads in the respective Units in Regional Office in AFRO and HQ Units, the Technical Officer-Health Financing will be accountable for supporting the Ministry of Health and partners in defining and implementing health care financing options.The specific focus will center on how financial resources are generated,allocated and used in health systems, focusing on how to move closer to Universal Health Coverage with issues related to: (i) how and from where to raise sufficient funds for health; (ii) how to overcome financial barriers that exclude many poor from accessing health services; and (iii) how to provide an equitable and efficient mix of health services.Summary ofAssigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives; include main achievements expected):The incumbent will be assigned the following duties:Support the national Ministry of Health to finalize and implement the Health Financing Strategy within the context of the UHC Roadmap development and roll-out;Provide technical support to Ministry of Health in the review and analysis of public expenditure, fiscal space for health activities and the development of national health accounts;Support the Ministry of Health in consolidating the legal instruments required for the implementation of the Health Financing Strategy;Validate,analyze and report health financing data as it relates to the roll-out of UHC,in collaboration with the Ministry of Health;Advise and collaborate on the technical cooperation programs in the areas of healthcare financing as one of the pillars for the attainment of Universal Health Coverage;Identify means to raise revenue for health at national and county governments, in an equitable manner, in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Finance; Facilitate the review, and reform of health financing institutions ensuring they are effective in management of health revenues;Guide the appropriate health care service purchasing arrangements in line with the defined benefit packages for health in;Document emerging best practices in revenue raising, management and purchasing seen at national and county governments;Develop social protection systems and other institutional and nongovernmental sectors, in support of the Ministry of Health;Support the national and county governments in developing tools and capacity building for costing of sector strategic plans;Perform other related duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First university degree in health, social or management sciences, Health Economics, Health Policy and Management, or Public Health with a health financing focus. Desirable: Masters in the above areas.

Experience

Essential: At least five (5) years of experience in health sector or areas related to health care financing, systems development, health services delivery and developing strategies to overcome barriers to accessing health care services. Desirable: Working experience in related areas with WHO, other UN agencies or other recognized national and international organizations.

Skills

Understanding of health financing policy, health financing strategies development, planning,capacity-building, initiatives implementation.Knowledge in contracting and provider mechanism, development and management of public-private partnerships, business partnerships and partnerships between donors a plus.Proven ability to promote and enhance relationships between private sector actors and government stakeholders.Knowledge in development of health care financing strategies, national health accounts,house hold expenditure surveys.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Strong management skills and ability to work independently and on teams.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Creating an empowering and motivating environment### Use of Language Skills

Essential: Intermediate knowledge of English. Desirable: Expert knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Swahili.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at TZS 159,842,000 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

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• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

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• The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

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