Health Systems Strengthening – TB Financing Specialist, TB Free Uzbekistan

Job Description

The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Global. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 4,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment and energy do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game. 

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity 

As the Health Systems Strengthening – TB Financing Specialist, you will be responsible for providing technical support in implementing project activities related to Health Systems strengthening (HSS) and TB systems reforms, revision/development of HSS, TB financing and HR strategies, developing technical documents, and supporting HSS and TB financing program activities. You will report to the Deputy Chief of Party for the TB Free Uzbekistan project.  

Core Responsibilities 

• Provide technical, organizational, and coordination support to the TBFU technical team on the development, adaptation, and revisions of health system strengthening, including TB financing and HR strategies.
• Support the TBFU technical team in high-level policy dialogue with government stakeholders (MoH, SHIF) and partners related to TB system strengthening including TB financing and reforms.
• Support the planning, development, and implementation of TB financing activities including: support of staffing, budgeting, contracting, reporting requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of models, indicators, presentations, manuscripts, reports, and briefs for internal and/or client or government use.
• Support the development, delivery, and monitoring of training sessions on TB financing for facility managers and accountants   
• Support project efforts to increase private sector engagement in TB.

What We Value 

• Master’s degree in public health, health management, governance, finance, or related field. 
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in health financing, health systems strengthening, health policy, data collection, and cost accounting.
• Experience with projects in the areas of tuberculosis, health systems strengthening, and health financing. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and background related to strategies in Uzbekistan focused on tuberculosis, health systems strengthening, and health financing.
• Familiarity with the principles of budget formation and financial reporting of health care facilities is preferred. 
• Experience with designing and working with various databases.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to keep to a timeline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in Uzbek, proficient in English and Russian. 

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Abt is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

About the Organization

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1965, Abt Associates was built on the concept that sound information and empirical analysis are the best foundations for effective decision making. The firm blends the subject matter expertise of our staff with technical capabilities in applied research, program implementation, and data collection to shape policy, strengthen systems, measure performance, and deliver other solutions to our public and private sector clients. Examples of Abt Associates’ work include nationally recognized research, evaluation, and technical assistance to improve the efficiency of healthcare systems, the effectiveness of government housing programs, the production of food, and the measurement of public opinion. Abt’s staff of more than 2000 includes national and international experts who are known for their understanding of communities and governments worldwide, innovative research techniques, and insightful—and often groundbreaking—analyses and recommendations. Approximately 51 percent of our staff has graduate degrees; one in six has a doctorate. Our staff’s educational and professional disciplines include economics, engineering, environmental analysis, epidemiology, food security, health, housing, international development, psychology, social science, statistics, and survey methodology. Abt’s research staff is experienced with prominent statistical software packages, including SPSS, SAS, and STATA, along with qualitative software such as NVIVO and Atlas. In 2011, Abt Associates was ranked among the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 development innovators. Abt has offices in Atlanta, Ga.; Bethesda, Md.; Cambridge, Mass.; Chicago, Ill.; Durham, N.C.; and New York City and program offices in nearly 40 countries in Africa, Central and Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East and North Africa. www.abtassociates.com