RESULTS FOR DEVELOPMENT VACANCY: HEALTH FINANCING OFFICER

Health Financing Officer (Botswana)

Results for Development (R4D) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Health Financing Officer to join our Global Health team and provide health financing support; undertake and participate in analytical and consultative activities for effective implementation of health financing policies and strategies to the African Collaborative for Health Financing Solutions (ACS) Botswana project. 

 We have a unique and vibrant culture at R4D and we want to keep it that way. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of our work environment and help advance our mission. Diversity—of ideas, identities, perspectives and backgrounds—is vital to who we are and what we do. We seek people who embrace these values and will help reinforce them. Our work culture is collaborative, creative, and entrepreneurial. We operate based on trust and respect. Teams across the organization frequently collaborate on programmatic work and support each other in continuously building a better R4D.

ACS is a 5-year USAID-funded project focused on assisting sub-Saharan countries advance UHC through a unique model that works across the continent to support regional bodies and country-level multi-stakeholder platforms to share knowledge and strengthen accountability in support of health financing policies and processes that further progress toward UHC. ACS Botswana, one of ACS’ first implementation countries, is a 2-year USAID-funded project focused on assisting the Government of Botswana to advance UHC and ensure sustainability of gains made in HIV/AIDS epidemic control and health sector as a whole.

Please note, this position is grant-funded through January 2021.  Botswana nationals are encouraged to apply.  This position includes a Botswana benefits package and does not include international relocation or expatriate benefits. 

Opportunity: 

The ACS Botswana Health Financing Officer will provide direct health financing support to ACS Botswana Country Lead as well as provide input and feedback on all aspects of the entire ACS Project. The Health financing officer will undertake and participate in analytical and consultative activities in support of effective implementation of health financing policies and strategies. They will ensure consistent alignment in all of their work with HIV/AIDS sustainable financing strategies for HIV/AIDS epidemic control. S/he will be expected to manage relationships with ACS stakeholders, including Government of Botswana, USAID, Civil society and private sector organizations, and ACS core staff to support moving Botswana towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).  As ACS’ work continues to grow in Botswana, so will be the Health Financing Officers’ scope of work.  This position is based in Gaborone, Botswana and will report to the ACS Botswana Country Lead and collaborate closely with the ACS Core Team.

The ideal candidate should be a creative and highly motivated individual who possesses excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, has a strong and proactive work-ethic, and can work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. S/he must be able to successfully manage competing priorities and deadlines to produce high quality work products such as reports, presentations and other deliverables as required. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Health Financing

• Participate in analytical and consultative activities for ACS Botswana project in support of effective implementation of health financing policies and strategies, while ensuring consistent alignment with HIV/AIDS sustainable financing strategies for HIV/AIDS epidemic control.
• Undertake analysis to inform the broader health financing action plans with specific analysis for HIV/AIDS financing sustainability, such as landscaping the scope and scale of current funding for priority interventions and evaluating policy options for increased efficiency.
• Undertaking writing to consolidate and communicate results in a digestible format
• Facilitates dialogue and advocacy for strategies that promote sustained political commitment to sustainable health financing and broader Universal Health Coverage agenda.
• Provide direct health financing backstopping to ACS Botswana Country Lead
• Provide input and feedback on other technical aspects of the ACS Project across countries
• Collaborate with ACS Botswana Short-Term Technical Assistance (STTA) from R4D to ensure effective implementation of ACS workplan activities.
• Conduct pre-consultation scoping assessments and analytical work to inform work planning.

Knowledge Management and Joint learning

• Participates in the development of knowledge management and communication processes/strategies including advising on key lessons learned/topical areas to document and share within country learning agenda and broader regional.
• Links learnings related to health financing from Botswana country program to larger ACS project and to R4D more broadly.
• Contribute to the joint learning opportunities focused on health financing for ACS staff.
• Support the translation, dissemination and use of knowledge products focused on health financing and ensure linkages to country and regional learning agendas.

Project Management

• Contribute to the development of ACS Botswana country progress reports and  support collaborative development of workplans with GoB and other implementing partners.
• Establish and engage key partners and stakeholders in implementation of ACS country and core workplan activities.
• Contribute to activities to raise awareness of project including blogging, and participation in key workshops, conferences, etc.
• Participates in ACS Project Country team calls, meetings, and ACS regional meetings and workshops as needed.

Qualifications / Requirements: 

• A minimum of first degree in International Development, Public health, Economics, Health Economics, Public/Social/Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Planning or related qualification. Master’s degree in related fields will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3-5 years of extensive direct work experience related to health financing and related fields.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and quantitative skills, with experience in analytical tools for costing and expenditure tracking etc.
• Experience working in/with public or private sector health financing organizations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and deliver high-quality results within tight timeframes.
• Experience creating partnerships and successfully managing external relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders in multicultural environments
• Stakeholder relationships and facilitating decision-making at national and district level to create positive change.
• Strong experience facilitating technical workshops, including developing agendas and background materials, presenting to and facilitating discussion with health financing experts, developing summary reports of the proceedings and agreed follow-up actions.
• Willingness for up to 25% international and domestic travel
• Perform any other duties as may be required to meet the exigencies of the organization.

Botswana nationals are encouraged to apply.  This position includes a Botswana benefits package and does not include international relocation or expatriate benefits. 

Results for Development is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering and nurturing an energetic, collaborative and diverse workforce. R4D provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

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