Health Practice is part of the OPM’s Consulting Function. It supports governments, civil society and the private sector in low- and middle-income countries in Health Systems strengthening by providing impact-oriented, bespoke technical assistance and consulting services. The portfolio works across all pillars of the health system, with a particular specialisation in Health Financing (HF); Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and research; Health service delivery and governance; supply chain management; and nutrition.

Job Responsibilities for the role :

Contribute to the company's success by

a. developing new work, b. delivering technical work to agreed standards, c. contributing to the thought leadership in HSS, and d. supporting learning and knowledge transfer within HP and broadly at OPM.

b. Deliver work under the direction of the Practice Lead in accordance with an agreed annual performance agreement including associated financial and non-financial targets.

Delivering technical assistance and consulting services in the field of Health Systems Strengthening, with a special focus on the following areas:

- Health systems Strengthening

- Universal Health Coverage (UHS)

- Health service delivery (with the emphases on MNCH)

- Contribute to extending our work on Covid-19 response and global health security

-Managing Donor Expectations

-Technical writing skills is a requirement

Leading on or contributing to the acquisition and bidding for the small and  medium scale projects in the field of HSS;

Effectively collaborating with the OPM’s Bid, Finance, Legal, HR and Implementation Teams.

Managing small to medium scale HSS projects delivered by the HP

Contributing to the HP intellectual capital development in the relevant fields as assigned by the PRL. This may include delivering seminars on HSS work and presenting on conferences.

Supporting the market development initiatives within the portfolio’s designated market areas, including fostering good relationships with clients including donor agencies and partner government ministries, taking an active role in developing new areas of work and potential new relationships through existing or new networks and contacts.

Ensuring effective collaboration with other teams across Consulting Function and at the company level.

Comply with all internal policies, processes and procedures including reporting, HR and financial management systems.

Undertaking other duties reasonably required by the portfolio leader and programme director.

Good interpersonal and people management skills are essential.

Ability to work in competitive and highly demanding atmosphere

Experience , Skills and Qualification Required for the role:

Post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Public Health; Public Policy with Major in Economics, or in medicine, etc.);

Proven expertise in HSS projects and programmes;

Proven consulting skills and achievements in areas of the technical expertise in UHC;

Experience of project management, including the management of small to medium project teams.

Expertise in client relationship management.

Demonstrated success in acquisition of competitively procured donor-funded development projects is an asset;

Experience in developing countries and/or transitional economies.

Excellent report writing skills.

Strong communication skills;

Excellent inter-personal skills, with a collegiate approach to teamwork.