Health Financing Officer United Nations at WHO Tanzania

Health Financing Officer-NO-C – (2406437)

Health Financing Officer United Nations at WHO Tanzania August 2024

Grade: No grade
Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 4 MONTHS
Primary Location: Tanzania, United Republic of-Dar-es-Salaam
Organization: AF_TZA Tanzania
Schedule: Full-time
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
SSA – Health Financing Officer
Position Description:
Position Number: N/A
Position Title: Health Financing Officer – 1posts.
Grade and Step: NOC-01
Unit/Team: UHC – LC
Major Office: WCO Tanzania
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam
Organization: WHO
Nature of Position: SSA
Date Classified:
CCOG Code:
First Level Supervisor: UHC – LC Cluster Lead
Second Level Supervisor: WHO Representative
1Rationale

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:

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.

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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.
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N.B. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Posting: Aug 12, 2024, 12:58:04 PM
Closing Date: Aug 27, 2024, 12:59:00 AM