· Location: Papua New Guinea
· Commencement: March 2024
· Duration of contract: Up to 30 June 2025
· Open to PNG Citizens & Non-Citizens
About the Program
The PNG Australia Transition to Health (PATH) is a five-year (2020-2025) health sector program funded by the Australian Government under the Papua New Guinea – Australia Partnership for Development. PATH works with the PNG Government to improve coverage and quality of health services for the people of PNG through effective, equitable, efficient, and inclusive interventions.
Guided by the National Department of Health (NDoH), and Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) are responsible for the delivery of health services across PNG.
PATH assists NDoH, and PHAs to strengthen systems for health service delivery targeting infectious diseases, and reproductive, maternal, newborn child and adolescent health, with a focus on promoting women’s leadership.
Position Overview:
Working closely with the Western Provincial Health Authority (WPHA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Directors and senior managers, the Adviser will provide advice and support for strengthening health security through supporting WPHA to maintain health services and improve the delivery of health care in the South Fly District, and the Forecoast Local Level Government (LLG) along the PNG-Australia border as well as across Western province.
About You
For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided;
• Bachelor’s degree is required preferably in Health, Business Management, or a related field
• At least of 5 years’ equivalent work experience in a Health Management or advisory role
• Proven understanding of the PNG health sector, including its governance, funding, and service delivery models
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Desirable attributes
• Experience working in PNG or a similar context.
• Fluency in Tok Pisin.
• Ability to adapt to a challenging and changing environment.
For more information about the role and how to apply, click ‘Apply Now’.
About Us
Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtassociates.com
Equity
Abt Associates values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, racial equity, gender, and disability inclusion. We strongly encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. We offer flexible work arrangements and a culturally safe environment for staff members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Safeguarding
We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.
