Act as a key advisor to the Head of CBHI /RSSB in the design and implementation of health financing interventions and reforms. Those will include, and not be limited to, the following:
An ambitious provider payment reforms for primary health care providers. This will involve support to the government at central and subnational levels for the roll-out of the payment reform.
The institutionalization of an evidence-based process to revise CBHI health benefit package and ensure essential services are covered by the scheme.
Advise government on the development and implementation of a mid to long-term financing plan for primary health system strengthening, and help drive progress towards a stronger and more sustainable PHC insurance system.
Support the government in conducting in-depth financial analyses to inform priority reforms. These analyses may include the following:
Projections of service demand and financial needs for CBHI, as well as an analysis of financial availability and funding gaps.
Efficiency analyses that will inform interventions to improve financial management at central and peripheral levels and for different pillars of the health system.
Critical analysis of the distribution of financial resources for the health system as a whole and the expenditure incurred.
Other quantitative analyses to assess the opportunities to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of health financing in Rwanda.
Transfer expertise to government partners in data analysis, including costing, scenario modelling and budgeting.
Draft presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders on the work of health system strengthening in Rwanda.
Pursue opportunities for collaboration across CBHI units, helping to build a cross-cutting community of practice within the organization.
Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
At least 7 years of experience in designing and implementing health financing policies, conducting economic evaluations and cost analyses, analysing health economics data to support decision-making, supporting health financing projects or health systems strengthening.
Experience in Sub Saharan Africa is highly preferred.
Holds a master’s degree in health economics, or health Finance related field.
Experience working with government authorities in developing countries, with experience in sub-Saharan Africa.
Strong quantitative, presentation and writing skills, including proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Excellent working command of English language.
Advantages
Experience in training and supporting teams in health financing practices;
Experience working in public health and with international organizations;
Familiarity with a broad range of key global health issues, including Primary healthcare, health systems or health financing challenges in developing countries;
Fluency in French or Kinyarwanda.
Disclaimer: Applications will be received until this position is filled
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