Contract: Long-term
Deadline: 13/01/2023
Location: Lesotho
Project: Health System Strengthening, Primary Health Care and counter Gender Based Violence Support (HSS/PHC/cGBV Support)
The PFM Lead will be responsible for implementing the PFM workstreams, including DHMT planning and financial management capacity building. They will support policy reforms and their implementation at the district level that will improve financial autonomy and management. They will work with the Financing Health Service Delivery Results contractor to ensure that funding secured through the granting mechanism is used appropriately to improve health outcomes and will support tracking of the measurement of these outcomes. The position is based in Lesotho.
QUALIFICATION
Education and Qualifications
Advanced degree (Masters or above) in Health Finance, Health Economics, Business Administration or other relevant field
Specific Experience
At least 7 years of experience working in PFM initiatives or projects
At least 2 examples of successful PFM technical assistance (e.g., reforms implemented, new policies passed, quantifiable improved financial management)
At least 4 years’ experience with PFM public health system projects or initiatives
At least 5 years’ experience providing technical assistance to government ministries
At least 4 years’ experience working for a donor or on a project funded by a donor
At least 8 years demonstrated successful experience leading teams or workstreams. At least 2 examples of team or workstream outputs or results achieved should be cited.
At least 2 years of experience working with the health system in Lesotho or sub-Saharan Africa, in-person or remote, desirable.
Other Requirements
Strong verbal and written English language skills