Dhaka, Bangladesh.
MSH is inviting applications for the position of Technical Advisor, Health Financing and Policy for a project based in Dhaka. The purpose of the project is to help countries increase domestic financing, use key TB resources more efficiently, build in-country technical and managerial competence and leadership, and support policy formation and dissemination. The project also prepares local organizations to transition into the role of primary technical assistance providers and recipients of direct donor support, co-creating activities with national TB programs, NGOs, civil society, private sectors, and other stakeholders. In Bangladesh, the project focuses on supporting the government to establish government-led contracting of TB services.
Under the supervision of the CPD/TL, She/He will support the development and execution of TB contracting activities. This includes conducting domestic financial landscape assessments, developing opportunities for private sector engagement, regulatory adjustment, and supporting the advancement of contracting to improve the quality and equitable access to TB services. S/he will also be instrumental discrete project activities, ensure deliverables, and supervise staff.
Qualifications
Essential: Master’s equivalent in public health, economics, international development, or related field.
- At least four-year experience on Health Financing / Policy.
- Knowledge in financial analysis.
- Skills in qualitative and quantitative research.
- Experience on program and stakeholder management.
- Advance level of verbal and written language skills in English required.
- Familiarity with the structure, systems, and policies of the health sector.
- Knowledge on data analysis and producing reports.
- Expertise in working on websites and MS Office, particularly in Excel. Proficient in Outlook, and Google platform.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work independently by managing priorities, ensuring the quality of work.
- Takes initiative and can start/complete tasks with basic direction.
- Demonstrated competence in assessing priorities, managing various activities in a time-sensitive environment, and meeting deadlines with attention to detail and quality of deliverables.
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
1. Technical: 50%
Provide technical assistance for the development and execution of TB contracting activities.
Assist to health financing and budget analysis, conducting domestic financial landscape assessments and regulatory adjustment.
Draft reports, briefs and deliverables through coordination with relevant staff within the stipulated timeline.
2. Coordination and Communication: 20%
Ensure effective communication and coordination is established and maintained with relevant MSH headquarters staff and health sector departments.
3. Managerial/Administrative: 30%
Assist to CPD to managerial and administrative issues and TL to technical documents.
Track the deadline of activities, milestones and deliverables and take the initiatives.
Support to organize meetings, workshops, events etc.
MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.
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