Health Systems Strengthening Advisor — Rwanda

Title: Health Systems Strengthening Advisor — Rwanda   

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Period of Performance: 3/26/2012 – 9/30/2012

The Health Systems Strengthening Advisor shall conduct program evaluations; advise the organization and Rwandan Ministry of Health (MoH) officials regarding strategic investments in the health system. The Health Systems Strengthening Advisor shall also provide technical advice and assistance including helping prepare policy briefs and papers, provide services related to USG Emergency Plan reporting activities, and prepare the Health Systems Strengthening portion of the annual Country Operations Plan (COP).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides expert technical advice to the Government of Rwanda Ministry of Health (MOH) on integrated and cost effective health policies related to human capacity development/human resources for health, health service delivery, health financing, health systems leadership and governance, health information systems, and health commodities and distribution. 
• Provides expert technical advice focused on public health workforce capacity development and public health institution building.
• Provides expert technical assistance and support for strategic planning for USG, the organization and GOR in health systems strengthening with focus on Partnership Framework, Partnership Framework Implementation Plan and the County Operational Plan; Rwanda Health Sector Strategic Plan III; Rwanda National Strategic Plan on HIV/AIDS and others as appropriate. 
• Assists with drafting the COP and other planning documents for USG and supports the GoR national planning processes.
• Provides technical assistance to the Country Coordinating Mechanism. Serves as a liaison to and technical expert with the donor community and private section to ensure optimal use of resources and complementary of program activities and strategies at the central, district, facility and community levels.
• Serves as a reviewer of proposals and advises on implementation and serves as an observer. Consults as needed on projects related to costing, finance and governance. Supports the planning and process of transition of the organization’s grants and USG supported health services to the Government of Rwanda.
• Works with the MOH and USG Team to identify areas in need of support within the healthcare sector to complement and expand HIV-related activities in all levels of the health sector in order to ensure a comprehensive approach to health systems strengthening. Works closely with USG, GoR and USG implementing partners in Rwanda to develop strategies to address program gaps.

Key Qualifications:

• Masters degree in public health, social sciences or public administration, with 2 years’ post graduate work in public health or public programs.
• Education and experience in public health, program management, health economics and/or public policy.
• Clear understanding of the federal grants and budget processes and cycles.
• International experience a plus.
• Level IV English proficiency required. Willingness and ability to effectively communicate in English (Speaking, Writing, and Reading) on a daily basis with various groups.

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