Analyst, Health Financing

Country: Zimbabwe

City: Harare

Type: Regular – Full Time (eligible for benefits)

Business Unit: Country Programs - Country Teams

Overview:

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) assists governments to promote high quality health care. CHAI teams work in partnership with the government, partners, and other major stakeholders to identify the key obstacles to access and scale-up of essential health services, and to develop sustainable strategies to overcome them.  CHAI also supports planning around the sustainability of health financing in several countries through innovative financing, as well as through identification of efficiencies in health systems.  

The Clinton Health Access Initiative is looking for a Health Financing Analyst to assist the Ministry of Health and Child Care in addressing significant funding shortfalls in its health-related programming, and to provide assistance in optimizing use of financial resources available in the health sector. inefficiencies, and improved allocation of resources in the health sector.

The Health Financing Analyst will provide critical support in the quantification and mapping of funding needs and available resources, understanding current costs of health interventions, helping the governments to identify funding gaps and access additional resources, and assessing the feasibility of a menu of financing options to expand the fiscal space within the health sector. The Analyst will be a part of a team that works very closely with the Ministry of Health, interacting on a regular basis with donors, NGOs and civil society.

This is a challenging but very rewarding position which will have direct and near-term impact on thousands of patients in need of life-saving treatment. It is an opportunity to work closely with a government that is committed to health care and treatment and to provide critical skills, tools and capacity that will enable access to and better management of funds in the health sector.

Responsibilities:

Provide robust data management and analytical support to the in-country team, and actively participate in structuring the analytical approach and problem solving in areas such as:

·         Model current costs of providing key health interventions at the national and facility levels

·         Track current funding flows in the health sector

·         Review specific funding channels to understand funding flows and potential areas of inefficiencies

·         Use tools to assess potential for improved efficiency and effectiveness of health sector interventions

·         Develop revenue projection models to assess potential for new, innovative financing mechanisms in the health sector

·         Support policy analysis and drafting in collaboration with CHAI team, government, and partners

·         Support management of processes to develop policy recommendations, conduct analyses, and seek stakeholder input

·         Support design and implementation of long term financial sustainability plans

Qualifications:

Qualities required:

·         Very strong quantitative skills, including significant experience working in excel on budgeting

·         Applicants with management consulting or other relevant private and public sector experience are strongly encouraged to apply

·         Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders

·         Exceptional diplomatic and interpersonal skills

·         Excellent organizational and problem solving skills

·         Strong communication skills, including the ability to prepare compelling presentations

·         Ability to multi-task and to be effective in high-pressure situations

·         Ability to work independently on complex projects

Advantages:

·         Technical experience in health insurance and public financing

·         Knowledge of/experience with the Global Fund proposal development process as well as knowledge of other donor funding mechanisms and processes in Zimbabwe

·         Experience with working in developing countries, particularly in health, HIV/AIDS-related,  or malaria issues

·         Experience working with governments and international partners in country

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Program Manager, Health Financing

Country: Zimbabwe

City: Harare

Type: Regular – Full Time (eligible for benefits)

Business Unit: Country Programs - Country Teams

Overview:

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) works in partnership with country governments, partners, and other major stakeholders to identify the key obstacles to access and scale-up of essential health services, and to develop sustainable strategies to overcome them.  At the request of our partner governments, and given the current global funding landscape, CHAI is increasing the technical support it is providing to governments in overcoming financing barriers to achieving universal access of health services.

CHAI is looking for a Health Financing Program Manager to support the development of health financing reforms currently underway, being led by the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC). CHAI’s work in sustainable health financing will provide process management and technical support to the Ministry over the next three years. The support will include convening key policy forums to finalize a national health financing policy, developing costing methodologies to better understand costs of health care and national health plans, as well as feasibility assessments for new innovative financing mechanisms.

CHAI works in close partnership with the MOHCC in Zimbabwe across various complementary program areas, enabling access to high-quality health services to all in need, and partnering with the government to strengthen healthcare systems, and develop sustainable strategies to overcome obstacles to scale-up. The program manager will be part of a team that works very closely with the Ministry of Health, interacting on a regular basis with donors, NGOs and civil society.

This position offers an opportunity to work closely with a government that is committed to universal access to health care through innovative reforms.

Responsibilities:

• Identify critical hurdles to improving access to sustainable health financing, both short-term and long-term, and develop innovative strategies to address them in collaboration with government and non-government stakeholders
• Develop clear operational plans for execution of program aims, and continually identify opportunities for CHAI to add value and maximize impact
• Collaborate with government at national and sub-national levels throughout planning and implementation phases to ensure skills transfer and government ownership, and provide technical support as needed

·         Manage a small team that will provide technical support the Ministry of Health in areas including, but not limited to:

oDrafting a national health financing policy

oQuantifying current costs of providing health interventions at the national and facility level

oMapping current funding flows in the health sector and forecasting future scenarios

oQuantification and mapping of funding needs, both present and future, and identification of funding gaps

oAssessing opportunities for resource mobilization - both domestic and external – including innovative financing approaches

oReviewing specific funding channels to identify potential areas of inefficiencies and opportunities for improved efficiency and effectiveness of health interventions

• Ensure execution of multiple program interventions simultaneously along aggressive timelines
• Work with Country Director and Deputy to manage program budgets
• Manage and coach team to ensure everyone is working towards the same objectives, and ensure coordination with other teams in the CHAI country office
• Liaise closely with technical partners in government to monitor and evaluate interventions against objectives and targets, bringing in technical expertise when needed
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in government, international partners, donors and NGOs, and ensure coordination of resources and effort
• Coordinate collaboration with other CHAI country teams and global teams

Qualifications:

Minimum requirements:

• Master’s degree and at least 4 years of professional experience in the private or public sector, with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
• Experience managing a team, program budgets, and donor relationships
• Exceptional diplomatic and interpersonal skills, and able to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders in a challenging, multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work independently and effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously whilst mentoring a team to perform consistently
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to prepare compelling presentations
• Demonstrated strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and problem solving skills
• High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet applications

Advantages:

• Experience working on health related issues in resource-limited settings, and working in a multicultural office environment
• Knowledge of health financing, health systems strengthening, and/or global healthcare systems
• Understanding of Global Fund proposal development process as well as other donor funding mechanisms and processes Master's degree in Economics, Public Health, Business or a related field
• Management consulting or other relevant private and public sector experience

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Child Health Advisor

Job Title: Child Health Advisor

Location: Harare, Zimbabwe

Posting Date: 12/18/2013

Deadline Date: 01/03/2014

Description:

MCHIP is the USAID Bureau for Global Health’s flagship maternal, neonatal and child health (MNCH) program, which focuses on reducing maternal, neonatal and child mortality and accelerating progress toward achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4 and 5. MCHIP works with USAID missions, governments, nongovernmental organizations, local communities and partner agencies in developing countries to implement programs at scale for sustainable improvements in MNCH.

Position Overview

The Child Health (CH) Advisor will be based at the MCHIP office in Harare, work directly with the relevant Units of the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC), and represent MCHIP to USAID as needed. He/she will also actively participate on a number of national technical working groups and committees, including those related to prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) and paediatric HIV care and treatment. He/she is responsible for supervising, monitoring, and providing guidance on technical CH activities in the program’s field sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to strategic program planning within MCHIP.
• Use knowledge of best practices in CH to work within MCHIP in strategic planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of MCHIP program in Zimbabwe.
• Serve as both a technical resource and mentor to other MCHIP staff as appropriate, and provide technical input to the MCHIP team, MOHCC, and other partners in the area of CH to promote innovation, as appropriate, and the use of best practices at scale.
• Support the implementation of program activities—including training, supervision, mentoring, and building strategic partnerships with clinical and management staff—in the field sites. 
• Organize and lead clinical teams, in collaboration with the MOHCC and other partners, to implement and evaluate activities in fulfillment of MCHIP workplan activities.
• Lead the implementation of a quality of care improvement process in accordance with the work plan.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the MOHCC and other partners to foster productive collaboration toward the accomplishment of workplan objectives. Represent MCHIP in CH-related meetings and conferences with the MOHCC and other key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the program’s documentation, and reporting needs (e.g., technical reports, quarterly/annual reports, program learning documents, success stories, etc. Perform other CH-related duties as required by the program, per the Country Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required qualifications and work experience

• Medical doctor or post-diploma nurse, with advanced public health degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 10+ years working experience, including delivering and teaching others to deliver quality child health services.
• Demonstrated experience in managing excellent working relationships with key multilateral agencies, bilateral donors, academic institutions, and/or USAID programs.
• Demonstrated planning, management, supervisory, and group facilitation skills.
• Strong policy and advocacy skills, including the ability to collect, use, and present evidence in a compelling way to guide policy decisions.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team leader/member with diverse staff.
• Excellent interpersonal/communications skills; experienced speaker on CH-related topics.
• Legal authorization to work in Zimbabwe.

Preferred work experience

• Demonstrated skills in the technical side of program implementation 
• Ability to interact with established networks of senior-level, national, and international health professionals, donors, universities, and other partners 
• Experience working with MOHCC systems and personnel 
• Knowledge of USAID reporting requirements 
• Field oriented, and comfortable with both a team-oriented approach to programming and managing several major activities simultaneously 
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines 
• Strong report writing and presentation skills 
• Excellent basic computer skills, and experience working with Microsoft Office applications

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested applicants please apply online or submit application letter, complete with CV and references, no later than close of business on 3rd of January 2014 addressed to:

The Country Director
MCHIP Office
Suite 3, House West,
Westgate Shopping Complex, Harare
Or email: dorothy@mchipzim.org

Salary commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 01/03/2014.

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Fund Manager – Zimbabwe Livelihoods and Food Security Programme: Market Development Component

Location:	Africa
Location Details:	Zimbabwe
Division:	Economic Growth
Posting Date:	12/9/13
Job Code:	1241
DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.
Description
Objective of the programme: DAI is seeking experienced candidates for an upcoming Livelihoods and Food Security programme in Zimbabwe. The Market Development component of this larger Food Security programme will focus on scoping and understanding existing agricultural and livestock markets in order to promote effective systemic changes in the market systems, through careful fund management, and facilitating linkages between farmers, private sector actors and other stakeholder groups. Through emphasising the use of innovative interventions and utilising facilitative approach the programme seeks to achieve significant impact on the food and nutrition security of smallholder farmers in 12 districts. To achieve its objectives the programme will utilise a ‘Market Innovation Fund’ to support increased agricultural output through better market information and dissemination, contract farming and underwriting innovation costs to encourage private sector investment in the target sectors and districts. Duties and Responsibilities: Establishing robust and transparent procedures for the Market Innovation Fund in line with donor guidelines Develop the Fund eligibility criteria Provide oversight of the two funds – challenge fund and policy facility - and ensure a relationship is maintained between both  Supervise grants officers Manage day-to-day Fund management operations, including oversight of grantee financial performance and reporting Develop sound risk management processes and systems for the Fund implementation Develop sound project auditing interventions Develop strategies for fraud mitigation Work with different project members to keep abreast of Fund allocation and usage Contribute to efforts in meeting donor reporting requirements as well as reporting to London home office Requirements: A post graduate business degree and at least 7 years of senior management in finance or accounting Previous experience managing challenge/grant funds on donor-funded projects, preferably in the agricultural sector Solid risk and fraud management experience Solid experience in managing large donor projects Solid track record in developing  robust fund management systems and processes Understanding of key approaches to monitoring and evaluation of challenge and innovation funds and the delivery of value for money Experience working in Africa. Experience from Zimbabwe would be an advantage Fluency in English is essential Excellent communication skills Project Location: The Project will be based in Harare, Zimbabwe. Length of the project: 4 years Anticipated Project Start date: April 2014

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