Adviser on Health Policy
Overview
Provide technical support and mobilize expertise for policy advisory services for the development and implementation of national health policies, strategies, and plans to strengthen the country’s health system.
Key Responsibilities
- Work in coordination with all technical focal points at regional and headquarters levels, under the guidance of the head of the WHO country office.
- Provide and mobilize technical advice to the government and national stakeholders on the design, implementation, and evaluation of national health policies for health system strengthening to move towards universal health coverage (UHC).
- Establish and strengthen links and partnerships with public and private institutions, non-governmental agencies and scientific bodies, for the exchange of information, coordination of activities and implementation of sector wide approaches.
- Demonstrate the impact of reforms on health outcomes and UHC through facilitating impact evaluations in the areas of health financing, public health, and primary care.
- Given the context of the War /emergency in Ukraine and the fast-moving environment in which this job function is carried out, additional responsibilities may need to be given to this function.
Required Experience
A minimum of seven years of work experience relevant to the position (such as in health-sector policy, strategy development, and planning), with some of it obtained in an international work environment. Specific experience required in health financing. A minimum of four years of experience is required in a governmental institution or international organization serving either (i) resource-limited countries or (ii) middle-income countries. Desirable: Experience in health sector assessments analyses, evaluation, and reporting. A track record in consensus building and enlisting cooperation by diverse national stakeholders. Some of the above-listed experience to have been obtained at an international level.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (master’s level) in public health, health systems/services administration, health management or health related field or formal, equivalent qualifications in International/global health policy or in similar fields. Desirable: Post-graduate training or specialization in health systems and/or health planning, management, or health economics.