Technical Officer, Health Financing

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To develop and implement health systems based on primary health care, supporting universal coverage.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities which are performed according to the needs and priorities\:To advise Member States in the sub-region on the harmonized development and update of health economic and health financing strategies including but not limited to assessments and evaluations, estimating the costs of disease burdens and the cost-effectiveness of interventions, support health policies, strategies and plans development, reviews and assessments recommending strategic options taking into consideration the country economic and financial status.To provide technical advice and support on financial analyses including National Health Accounts to support national health strategies and plans and their monitoring, including data collection and analysis, interpretation and dissemination of findings. Work with partners (e.g. African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) to ensure integration of priority programmes (e.g., malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, RMNCH and advice on scorecards for accountability and reporting on trends. Produce periodic reports to share lessons and information between member states on health economics and health financing best practices and maintain relevant databases.To coordinate activities on the economic and financial analysis health systems and services with partners within and outside WHO, sub-regional health officials, and relevant technical experts to compile quality-assured and scientifically validated health related economic and financial data. Support the development or revision of norms, standards, guidelines and tools to support health financing policies and strategies.To support the implementation of WHO Resolutions pertaining health financing, social protection and the analysis of budgets and financing including National Health Accounts at the sub-regional and national levels in a proactive manner.As assigned, to support Team Leader, HSG in the development and monitoring of work plans and budgets, advocacy and resource mobilization strategies, as well as providing advice and guidance to sub-regional and regional partners. Produce projects proposals based the needs and demands of countries.To perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: Post-graduate degree in health economics.
Desirable\: Post-Graduate degrees or training in epidemiology, Public Health, demography, biostatistics.

Experience

Essential\: At least seven years' experience in economic and financial analysis, financial protection, evaluation of health projects at national and international levels, including experience in economic and financial analysis, conducting National Health Accounts exercises, with experience in data collection and management.
Desirable\: Experience working in health systems in developing countriesExperience in WHO or UN Agencies in similar capacity, preferably in developing counties.

Skills

Proven expertise in health economics and health financing analysis and evaluation, complemented by in-depth knowledge and/or experience in quantitative methods applicable to health economics with knowledge/experience in data collection, survey analysis, census and using health data. Track record in conducting economic and financial analyses and performing evaluations of public health strategies and programmes. Excellent communication and presentation skills; demonstrated ability to write technical reports, documents and guidelines in a clear and concise manner;. Ability to provide technical advice and guidance to multiple stakeholders and partners taking into account the political and resource contexts. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to promote consensus, lead resource mobilization activities, communicate progress and results, and/or take remedial action in a proactive manner, while ensuring effective work practices and ethics. Diplomacy, tact and courtesy.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Knowing and managing yourself
Producing results
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of French. Basic knowledge of English.
Desirable\: Intermediate knowledge of Portuguese.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 72,637 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3039 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link\: http\://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

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• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

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• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link\: http\://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.