Health Financing Officer-NO-C
Organization: World Health Organization (WHO)
Grade: No grade
Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement
(SSA)
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 4 MONTHS
Closing Date: Aug 27, 2024, 12:59:00 AM
Primary Location: Tanzania, United Republic
of-Dar-es-Salaam
Organization: AF_TZA Tanzania
Schedule: Full-time
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First Level Supervisor: UHC – LC Cluster Lead
Second Level Supervisor: WHO Representative
Purpose of the Post:
The purpose of the position is to provide technical support
and advice to the UHC /Cluster Team Lead, the WHO Representative (WCO), the WHO
Country office and the Government on Health Financing matters, including:
·Provide technical support to Ministry of Health in the
implementation of public expenditure, fiscal space analysis and National Health
Accounts development
· Support the Ministry of Health in consolidating the
health financing strategy legal instruments required for the implementation of
Health financing strategy
·Support the Ministry of Health in validating, analysis and
reporting on cost effective health interventions
· Support the Ministry of Health in the implementation
of Universal Health Insurance
· Support the Ministry of Health to strengthen Public
Financial Management
Scope and Methodology
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 of Assigned Duties:
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 health care 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.
Technical Supervision
Objectives of the Review
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.
Specific Requirements
Education (Qualifications):
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.
Languages:
Essential: Excellent knowledge of English.
Desirable: Knowledge of French or another WHO official
language would be an asset.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
· 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, household expenditure surveys.
· Excellent written and oral
communication skills.
· Strong management skills and
ability to work independently and on teams.
WHO Competencies REQUIRED
1. Knowing and managing
yourself
2. Producing Results
3. Building and
promoting partnerships across
4. Fostering integration
and teamwork
5. Moving forward in a
changing environment
Other Skills (e.g. IT):
· Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
· Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer
and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint
and Outlook. Other IT skills and knowledge of other software programs
such as STATA, SPSS, Visio, Microsoft SharePoint and Project would be an asset
PLACE OF ASSIGNMENT
1. The Health Financing
officer will be stationed at the WHO-Dar es Salaam Country Office, Tanzania.
2. TIMELINE AND
REPORTING
Duration
1. The contract will be for four (4) months.
Salary
Grade: NO-C Step 1 payable every month.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
·Candidates wishing to submit applications for WHO
advertised positions must first create their accounts/profiles online.
· All applications are to be submitted online through
the WHO Recruitment portal.
·Note that the UN system in Tanzania provides a work
environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, diversity,
integrity, a healthy balance of work and life, and equal opportunities for all,
including persons with disabilities.
· Qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to
apply for UN vacancies and are protected from discrimination during all stages
of employment.
·Interested candidates should address an application
comprising a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Application letter, and copies of
certificates/diplomas/degrees.
· Qualified females are highly encouraged to
apply.
N.B. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
