Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 04 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity
Abt Global is currently seeking a qualified Health Financing Director for the anticipated USAID Tanzania Public Sector Systems Strengthening Plus (PS3+) program. The program supports USAID’s strategy to strengthen Tanzania’s health system at regional, local, and facility levels to promote the delivery of quality services.

The Health Financing Director will build the capacity of the LGAs, PO-RALG and Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly, and Children (MOHCDGEC) to plan for, implement, and oversee health budgets to ensure decentralized funds can be adequately planned and managed.

This position will be full-time, based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and is contingent upon award.

Core Responsibilities
• Provide strategic leadership in health financing assessments and activities.
• Assess the financial capabilities of the Tanzania health system at the national, regional, and council level, to determine weaknesses in the health finance system and potential improvements.
• Develop improved and innovative mechanisms for local levels to generate, plan, manage and account for allocated funds.
• Lead and manage the implementation of activities aimed at strengthening the government of Tanzania’s health financing capabilities including financial management and resource mobilization.
• Identify health services where the private sector can increase its presence
• Devise an exit strategy to ensure the sustainability of project activities.
• Document and present program results and lessons learned to the Chief of Party, USG, MOHCDGEC, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure health financing strategy activities are conducted in coordination with ongoing project and government of Tanzania activities.
• Build lasting in-country capacity for financial management and health financing.
• Guide, coordinate and collaborate with project staff and partners in the implementation of cross-cutting activities.
• Manage project activities and staff who are contributing to the health financing stream of work.

What We Value
• Bachelor’s plus 15 years’ relevant experience, Master’s plus 12 years, or PhD plus 10 years in in Public Health, Business Administration, Finance, or other relevant field.
• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Substantial developing country context experience, in facilitation of health financing system development and strengthening, including central level coordination and systems integration.
• Experience in capacity building in the area of financial management.
• In-depth knowledge of public sector systems, performance and issues in Tanzania.
• Knowledge and past experience of working on USAID project.
• High level of oral and written communication skills in English is required.
• Excellent management, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

What We Offer
• We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.
• Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment

Abt is committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate background checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Abt also participates in the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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