Overview

The role supports Solomon Islands in achieving Universal Health Coverage by strengthening health systems. The incumbent will coordinate technical and managerial advice for developing and implementing sustainable health strategies and programmes.

Tasks Summary

• - Coordinate delivery of technical and managerial advice in developing and implementing sustainable, multi-sectoral and integrated strategies, policies, plans and programmes across primary health care, health workforce, integrated health services, health systems governance and financing.
• Support the development, implementation and monitoring of the HSS workplans.
• Coordinate adaptation and implementation of evidence-based norms, standards, guidelines, and tools across the span of health systems strengthening.
• Provide technical support in the multi-sectoral integration of programmes across the life course and mainstreaming health equity and inclusivity.
• Coordinate the collection, analysis and documenting of best practices and partners' experiences in life course programmes, promoting national and subnational perspectives.
• Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships and resource mobilization; and support the national authorities in grant implementation and reporting.
• Develop Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials to foster community awareness and health practice.

Experience Requirements

A minimum of two years of relevant work experience in developing and/or implementing health systems strengthening related public health, capacity-building policies/strategies and programmes at the national level. Professional experience providing technical services to Member States and other partners in public health programmes in resource-limited settings.

Qualification Requirements

A university degree (bachelor’s or higher) in medicine, public health, economics, Health Systems Management, Health Services Management, or similar disciplines. Desirable: Post-graduate training or specialization in one or more of the following disciplines: primary health care; health workforce; integrated health services; health systems governance and financing; sexual and reproductive health and research; maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and ageing.

Other Details

Languages Required: Expert knowledge of English and local language

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 1 year

Work Modality:

Remuneration: annual base salary starting at SBD 223,740 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.