Health Financing and Private Sector Engagement Specialist at Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR)

Job Description

• The Health Financing and Private Sector Engagement Specialist will provide technical leadership on strategies, tools, and approaches that will be deployed to move from reliance on donor-funded programs to private sector and/or market-driven solutions to improve equitable access to healthcare services.
• S/he will utilize a health systems approach to improve the quality of essential HIV services at the state, facility, and community.
• This will include ensuring the strengthened integration of private health facilities into the overall health service delivery structure of the HIV program.

Technical responsibilities

The Health Financing & Private Sector Specialist will support the delivery of the following:

• Contribute technically to health systems strengthening as regards health financing and private sector engagement
• Provide technical leadership in the design, development, planning, implementation, and capacity-building
• regarding private sector partnerships and health financing for improved program implementation
• Participate in business development efforts and business case development for private sector engagement
• Develop tools to support the design and implementation of specific technical components of the program
• Provide recommendations on the effectiveness of programs and projects by participating in the review, analysis, and evaluation.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with relevant donor/client organizations, agencies, and partners
• Represent the organization at professional meetings and conferences at all levels
• Provide guidance on current global standards to maintain the quality of all program activities implemented at all levels
• Serve as a resource on procedural, administrative, and operational issues by providing technical leadership on all ACE-related programs
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging trends in health financing and private sector engagement
• Participate in resource development activities
• Carry out any other assigned tasks provided by the supervisor

Mode of Evaluation

• Monthly and quarterly activity program report
• Health facility supervisory reports
• Client engagement reports
• Concept paper for innovation relating to health financing and private sector engagement

Required competencies

Education and Experience

Academic training:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in health financing, public health, international development, health economics, public policy, economics, health sector management, or a related field is preferred. A Bachelor’s degree with relevant years of experience will be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in health financing, private sector engagement, and or related topics in a USAID-supported program
• Strong understanding and experience of private health sector dynamics, health systems, and health financing issues with prior experience in public-private partnerships
• Knowledge of USAID HSS within health financing and private sector engagement is desirable
• Expert use of at least any data management and analysis tools, written, and oral communications skills
• Astute problem-solving and strong team leadership and program management skills
• Stakeholder management and coordination with the ability to multi-task, strategic and analytical thinking skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong report writing skills with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel and PowerPoint)