Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Technical Director, Health Financing & Systems for the anticipated USAID/Ethiopia-funded Health Financing Program follow-on to the current Health Financing Improvement Program. The purpose of this activity is to support the Ethiopian government in its efforts to further strengthen and institutionalize health financing reforms and initiatives that support universal health coverage of quality primary health care (PHC) services for all Ethiopian citizens with reduced financial barriers. The specific objectives of the current Activity include (1) Increased domestic resource mobilization for enhanced provision of quality PHC services; (2) Streamlined risk-sharing/insurance mechanisms for wider access to PHC services with reduced financial barriers; (3) Facilitated strategic purchasing of health services from public and private health providers; and (4) Improved governance, management, and evidence generation for health care financing reforms and health facilities.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will be responsible for technical direction of the project, ensuring that staffing is aligned with project vision, goals, and plans to achieve program results. With guidance and support of the Chief of Party (COP), the Technical Director, Health Financing & Systems will coordinate the provision of technical services, harmonize efforts, and maximize synergy and integration between project program areas and units. Serving as a member of the project leadership team, the Technical Director, Health Financing & Systems will set a positive tone for the entire project and inspire staff to apply results-based approaches for timely delivery of services to the clients we serve including but not limited to timely producing high-quality documentation of project’s successes and lessons learned for local and international audiences, as well as quarterly reports.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Provide technical leadership and managerial oversight for the project and ensure the efficient implementation of project activities and the timely reporting of those activities to regional and country specific donors as well as MSH headquarters.

·       Coordinate project liaison and collaboration with partners, donors, USAID mission, clients and stakeholders, including MSH headquarters.

·       Work in close collaboration with the project leadership team to ensure coordinated and effective operational support for the project and for MSH within the country and the region.

·       Promote a team approach that emphasizes high level performance, creative approaches, the achievement of personal and project goals and a collegial approach that is focused on assisting one another to succeed.

·       Advise the COP in alignment of human resources with project work plans and emerging SOW from the donors, MSH, and partners including on external sourcing of human resources and consultants.

·       Set direction and coordinate annual workplan development, implementation, and review.

·       Ensure alignment with regional frameworks and strategies, national and donor strategies in each country – including USAID strategies.

·       Guide and coach project staff in leveraging project, non-project and community resources through the establishment and maintenance of partnerships and networks.

·       Direct efforts to write concept notes and new programs to address emerging health and programming challenges identified by donor, host country or through the work we do.

·       Contribute to a knowledge management system where the donor vision and government values permeate through our clients to reach beneficiary communities, and the learning from grassroots and countries is documented and shared to influence new programming at national and regional levels.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

·       MPH, MBA or master's level degree in related field.

·       10+  years of progressively responsible experience in the implementation and management of health financing and/or health systems initiatives.

·       Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in health financing technical areas and of the health financing systems in Ethiopia.

·       Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, CAs, and donor organizations.

·       Demonstrated leadership and management abilities, with at least 5 years of supervisory experience. Proven track record of building diverse, multi-level teams and fostering collaboration to achieve goals, meet milestones, and produce high-quality deliverables.

·       Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit

·       Familiarity with USAID regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects.

·       Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.

·       Fluency in English is required, Amharic language skills would be an advantage.

How to Apply

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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.