The Ugandan Jobline

• Provide WHO support to MoH for effective engagement with other
  sectors, development partners and agencies in policy dialogue, strategic
  planning and health systems reform
• Support capacity building in MoH and other relevant ministries in a.
  policy dialogue, design, implementation and M&E in the context of
  Universal Health Coverage (UHC) health economics analyses, national and
  sub-national health accounts; economic viability analysis of health
  financing schemes, efficiency and equity measurements, etc.
• Assist the MOH in the area of generation and utilization of evidence
  and implementation of the Algiers Declaration on Research for Health in
  the African Region
• Offer technical support to MOH in the development of the health
  component of National Development Plans and Health Sector Strategic and
  Investment Plans
• Costing of National Health Strategic Plan and program using relevant
  tools such as One Health Tool.
• Development of a comprehensive health financing strategy
• Tasked with the design and implementation of pro-poor financing
  mechanisms, design and application of effective and efficient resource
  allocation and resource utilization mechanisms.
• In charge of the preparation of health sector and programme
  investment plans for scaling up pro-poor interventions
• Institutionalization of National Health Accounts
• Comprehensive health sector budgeting and planning
• Tasked with the preparation of proposals for funding from global
  financing/health initiatives
• Provide support to MOH and other ministries in their effort to
  advocate for health and its contribution to national development and in
  advancing the Investment Case for the health sector
• Offer technical expertise at the national level through the
  Harmonization for Health in Africa (HHA) and support the implementation of
  the HHA Action Plan 2013-2015
• Perform any other duties assigned by WR

• The ideal candidates for the United Nations World Health
  Organization (WHO) National Professional Officer job should hold an MBChB,
  Dentistry, Pharmacy or related science degree from a recognised
  University.
• A Master’s Degree or PhD in Health Economics or related relevant
  field is desired.
• At least three years of relevant experience in Health Economics at
  national level, health financing, costing, cost analysis, conducting
  efficiency studies, equity analysis, monitoring and evaluation of health
  programmes.
• Good understanding of the Uganda Health System, macro-aspects of the
  national economy, health financing issues in Uganda and their impact on
  health development and the population in general.
• Previous experience with international organisation or previous
  programme work with a UN agency is an added advantage.
• Skills:
  Demonstrated team work, excellent communication and writing skills; Demonstrated
  advanced level skills in various computer packages including Word
  Processing, Data Management and costing of health services.

• Producing results
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Ensuring the effective use of resources
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and
  beyond
• Use of Language Skills
• Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
• Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

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