OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The primary objective is to strengthen health systems based on Primary Health Care, supporting universal health coverage. The 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; strengthening national health research systems, and promoting the integration of scientific knowledge into health care, health policies, and technical cooperation.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

a) Collaborate in the design, adaptation and promotion of the use of economic and financial tools in the analysis of health and health sector issues, and in the evaluation of the likely impact of public policies to achieve Universal Access to Health and Universal Health Coverage (Universal Health);b) Support technical cooperation to Country institutional capacity in the design, implementation and monitoring of health financing policies, to increase financial risk protection, reduce out-of-pocket expenditures in health, and ensure efficiency gains in the use of resources and in purchasing and service delivery;c) Provide technical support for the analysis and formulation of innovative alternatives for health sector financing in its four sub-functions: revenue collection, pooling of funds, purchasing of services, and policy on benefits, in particular, with regard to Universal Health;d) Collaborate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of technical cooperation programs in the areas of health financing geared to the strengthening of national health care systems pursuing Universal Health, in alignment with efficiency and equity goals;e) Develop reports and produce information on equity in health, in particular on out of pocket expenditure and financial protection, in the context of the monitoring and evaluation of universal access to health and universal health coverage;f) Collaborate in the provision of technical support to define services and benefits to be expanded progressively in order to advance towards universal health, including costing of services;g) Collaborate with other professionals within the UHC team in the development of financially sustainable comprehensive and integrated models of care;h) Collaborate with technical missions on the analysis of the economic, financial, macroeconomic and fiscal implications of public health policies and cost-effective public health interventions to respond to old and new challenges in health (such as noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), risk factors and conditions);i) Provide technical support in planning, coordinating, executing and supervising training and research activities (including online) in health economics and finance; j) Collaborate with the updating and improvement of the Organization's databases on national health expenditures and financing; conduct analyses and produce reports;k) Support technical cooperation for strengthening national capacity in the areas of health economics and financing, economic evaluation and costing of health strategies and plans and cost-effectiveness of public policy interventions, and national health accounts (within both the System of health Accounts (SHA2011) n) Perform other related duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A Diplome degree in economics with related training in health economics and financing from a recognized university
Desirable: A master's degree in health economics would be an asset

Experience

Essential: Five years of combined national experinece in the design and implementation of health financing systems in the context of health reforms. Experience should include conducting economic analysis and applied research on social policies, income distribution, poverty and/or health and development issues.
Desirable: Professional experience of working with bilateral or multilateral organisations.

Skills

1.Sound knowledge in Health Financing Reforms.2.Proven skills in policy development, planning, monitoring and evaluating health systems.3.Demonstrated ability to provide sound methodological, technical advice and guidance to multiple stakeholders and partners in health sector reform and public administration reform.4.Demonstrated ability to innovate, integrate, synthesize and communicate complex concepts and ideas verbally and in writing.5.Ability to monitor and communicate progress in terms of process and results

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Knowing and managing yourself
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

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

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at XOF 19,150,000 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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