Dutystation: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Functional responsibilities
The Technical Coordinator will oversee and coordinate the work of the reform consultant team, ensure coherence across thematic areas, and facilitate collaboration between MoHFW and WHO. The consultant will serve as the operational and technical link between the reform team and decision-makers, ensuring progress, quality, and timely delivery of outputs.
Objectives of the Assignment
To coordinate and track the progress of ongoing reform activities across divisions, directorates, and partners.
To support the National Advisor and MoHFW in planning, implementation, and monitoring of reform initiatives.
To facilitate technical documentation, data analysis, and synthesis of reform outputs.
To strengthen communication and coordination between MoHFW, WHO, and other stakeholders.
To contribute to the institutionalization and sustainability of reforms through systematic follow-up and reporting.
To ensure effective coordination and technical follow-up, the MoHFW, with WHO’s support, will work closely with the National Advisor and WHO technical teams to oversee progress, align activities, and maintain documentation and communication among stakeholders.
Scope, Responsibilities, and Methodology
The Consultant will-
Provide strategic and technical leadership to coordinate the work of consultants engaged under the reform agenda assigned through 3rd party or APW of WHO.
Ensure timely progress, coherence, and quality assurance of deliverables across reform initiatives.
Develop a consolidated workplan and track progress of reform initiatives against agreed milestones.
Facilitate communication and alignment between MoHFW, WHO, and development partners and consultants, key stakeholders and focal person of MOHW.
Provide technical guidance and ensure outputs are aligned with global standards, WHO recommendations, and national policies.
Strengthen monitoring, reporting, and knowledge sharing on health reform activities.
Act as the focal point for communication between MoHFW, WHO, and development partners.
Support stakeholder consultations and policy dialogues.
Maintain a reform tracking system and generate periodic progress updates for MoHFW and WHO.
Contribute to advocacy and dissemination of reform-related outputs.
Key Functions and Activities
Reform Coordination and Oversight
Support MoHFW in organizing, coordinating, and following up on reform-related meetings, working groups, and technical committees.
Track the progress of key reform initiatives (institutional, administrative, workforce, and digital reforms) across departments and divisions.
Maintain a monthly reform coordination tracker capturing progress, bottlenecks, and milestones against the reform implementation roadmap.
Provide secretarial and technical support to the Health Reform Steering Committee and related coordination mechanisms.
Monitoring, Data Management, and Dashboard Updating
Develop, update, and maintain a central database and dashboard to monitor reform indicators, implementation status, and timelines.
Consolidate data inputs from MoHFW directorates, WHO, and development partners, ensuring timely and accurate updates.
Produce analytical summaries, graphs, and dashboards for use in decision-making, progress briefings, and partner coordination meetings.
Ensure all reform progress data are standardized, quality assured, and integrated within MoHFW’s digital monitoring systems.
Documentation, Reporting, and Policy Briefing
Prepare monthly reform coordination reports summarizing activities, progress, issues, and actions required at policy and operational levels.
Draft well-structured meeting minutes, technical notes, and policy briefs for high-level discussions and inter-agency meetings.
Ensure institutional memory and reform learnings are properly documented, archived, and made accessible through the reform database.
Stakeholder Coordination and Communication
Facilitate smooth and consistent communication between MoHFW, WHO, UN agencies, and other reform partners, ensuring alignment of priorities and clarity in follow-up actions.
Support the organization of stakeholder consultations, technical workshops, and policy dialogues, including preparation of briefing materials and presentations.
Maintain regular liaison with key focal points across reform programs to enhance synergy, coordination, and resource optimization.
Synthesis and Final Reporting
Lead the preparation of a final consolidated report summarizing reform progress, achievements, key challenges, and policy recommendations for the next programmatic phase.
Contribute to the development of forward-looking recommendations for institutionalizing reforms and integrating lessons learned into upcoming health sector programs.
Expected Deliverables
No.
Deliverable
Description
1
Monthly Reform Coordination Reports and Activity Trackers
Regular updates summarizing ongoing reform actions, implementation progress, challenges, and priority follow-up actions.
2
Updated Database and Dashboard on Reform Progress
A dynamic, regularly updated digital system to visualize and track reform indicators and milestones.
3
Well-Documented Meeting Reports and Policy Briefs
Clear, concise documentation of technical meetings, reform coordination sessions, and policy dialogues with actionable insights.
4
Final Consolidated Report Summarizing Progress, Challenges, and Recommendations
A comprehensive synthesis of reform outcomes, lessons learned, and forward recommendations for continued reform implementation.
5
Strengthened Communication Between MoHFW, WHO, and Reform Stakeholders
Evidence of improved coordination, communication channels, and information-sharing mechanisms established and maintained.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)
Bachelor’s degree in medical science is required.
An advanced university degree (Master’s level or higher) in medicine, public health, health policy, health systems, or a related field is an advantage and may substitute for 2 years of experience.
PhD is preferred.
b. Work Experience & Language
At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in health systems, health policy, or health sector reform at national and/or international level.
Proven experience in coordinating large-scale health programmes, preferably within government, UN agencies, or international organizations.
Strong technical knowledge of health systems strengthening, PHC, and UHC.
Expertise in health policy development, governance, financing, service delivery, and workforce issues.
Excellent report writing, documentation, and presentation skills.
Strong digital literacy, including policy analysis tools, data visualization, and health information systems is desired.
c. Language requirements
Full working knowledge of English and Bangla is required.
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