Specialist, Health Economics and Financing

Washington D.C. | Abu Dhabi

Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
Location: Washington D.C. | Abu Dhabi
Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Economics
- Health Systems and Services
Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

The primary objective of the Department of Health Systems and Services is to strengthen health systems based on Primary Health Care, supporting universal health coverage. Its work encompasses the following areas\: strengthening of health systems governance for social protection in health; strengthening of regulatory frameworks and financial protection for progressive realization of the right to health; organizing people-centered, integrated health service delivery; promoting access to and rational use of quality, safe, and effective health technologies; strengthening national health research systems, and promoting the integration of scientific knowledge into health care, health policies, and technical cooperation; and developing human resources for health.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general supervision of the Director, Health Systems and Services (HSS), the direct supervision of the Unit Chief, Health Services and Access (HSS/HS), and in coordination with the Advisor, Health Economics and Financing, the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties\:

Collaborate in the design, adaptation and promotion of the use of economic and financial tools in the analysis of health and health sector issues, and in the evaluation of the likely impact of public policies to achieve Universal Access to Health and Universal Health Coverage (Universal Health);
Support technical cooperation to Member States for improving countriesâ institutional capacity in the design, implementation and monitoring of health financing policies, to increase financial risk protection, reduce out-of-pocket expenditures in health, and ensure efficiency gains in the use of resources and in purchasing and service delivery;
Provide technical support to Member States for the analysis and formulation of innovative alternatives for health sector financing in its four sub-functions\: revenue collection, pooling of funds, purchasing of services, and policy on benefits, in particular, with regard to Universal Health;
Support technical missions to Member States for the formulation, monitoring and evaluation of action plans to improve health financing systems in the context of national health reform/transformation processes, including preparation of reports, situation analysis and recommendations;
Collaborate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of technical cooperation programs in the areas of health financing geared to the strengthening of national health care systems pursuing Universal Health, in alignment with efficiency and equity goals;
Develop reports and produce information on equity in health, in particular on out of pocket expenditure and financial protection, in the context of the monitoring and evaluation of universal access to health and universal health coverage;
Collaborate in the provision of technical support to Member States to define services and benefits to be expanded progressively in order to advance towards universal health, including costing of services;
Collaborate with other professionals within the HSS Department and other Technical Departments of PAHO in the development of financially sustainable comprehensive and integrated models of care;
Collaborate with technical missions to Member States on the analysis of the economic, financial, macroeconomic and fiscal implications of public health policies and cost-effective public health interventions to respond to old and new challenges in health (such as noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), risk factors and conditions);
Provide technical support in planning, coordinating, executing and supervising training and research activities (including online) in health economics and finance;
Collaborate with the updating and improvement of the Organizationâs databases on national health expenditures and financing; conduct analyses and produce reports;
Support technical cooperation to Member States for strengthening national capacity in the areas of health economics and financing, economic evaluation and costing of health strategies and plans and cost-effectiveness of public policy interventions, and national health accounts (within both the System of health Accounts (SHA2011) and the System of Satellite National Accounts (SNA)) and/or National Statistical Development Strategies (NSDS);
Participate in the preparation of the Unitâs Biennial Work Plan (BWP), budget and technical evaluation reports;
Perform other related duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education\:

Essential\: A bachelorâs degree in economics with related training in health economics and financing from a recognized university.

Desirable\: A masterâs degree in health economics would be an asset.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO, only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link\: http\://www.whed.net/. PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation http\://www.chea.org/search/default.asp and College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https\://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to support the validation process.

Experience\:

Essential\: Seven years of combined national and international experience in the design and implementation of health financing systems. Experience should include conducting economic analysis and applied research on social policies, income distribution, poverty and/or health and development issues.

Desirable\: Experience in the design and implementation of health financing systems in the context of health reforms will be an asset.

SKILLS\:

PAHO Competencies\:

Intrainstitutional Action\: Operates in a fair, consistent and equitable manner, and displays such behavior by example. Ensures that the mission and the values of the Organization as well as the setting in which projects will be carried out are the drivers in one's technical work. Understands the results required and performs to that standard. Behaves consistently in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Organization.
Analysis, Synthesis, and Forecasting\: Takes or organizes individual and collective action after analyzing situations on the basis of the available evidence and knowledge. Continuously analyzes the evolution of situations in an area of work and makes suggestions to adjust or confirm the decisions necessary to implement required actions. Is capable of anticipating the implications of an analyzed situation between six months to one year ahead.
Teamwork\: Promotes team work and leads one's area to finish tasks and accept responsibility. Creates a positive environment within the area of work. Makes everyone feel like they are part of the team as well as welcomes and appreciates everyone's ideas and suggestions. Able to see the positive aspects of working as a team, shares the team's enthusiasm for achieving mutual goals.
Accountability\: Identifies, in conjunction with management, specific activities, processes jobs that require defined accountability, linking them to accountability strategies and objectives. Revises periodically progress made in the established work plan with his/her supervisor. Constantly reaches their objectives.
Knowledge Management\: Shares knowledge and information appropriately and participates in activities to facilitate sharing. Develops tools and protocols for creation, integration and dissemination of knowledge. Researches opportunities, methods and approaches for delivering value through improved knowledge.
Thinking, planning and the strategic management of technical cooperation interventions\: Proposes priority ideas for executing interventions after anticipating their critical points, eventual risks and solutions. Evaluates proposals for interventions before making decisions to execute them. Lays the technical foundations for executing technical cooperation interventions following the Organizationâs strategy in order to generate the expected results.
Resource Mobilization\: Establishes partnerships and alliances with a variety of institutions and organizations as well as internal partnerships to obtain financial and non-financial resources. Is able to relate with all types of people and at all levels in order to obtain resources that are needed. Is able to present and disseminate information in a clear manner. Executes resources according to the agreements previously established with partnerships.

Technical Expertise\:

Practical knowledge of conceptual and methodological linkages between macroeconomic, fiscal and health financing issues and in the areas of health economics and health financing of national health systems.
Theoretical and practical expertise in measuring and analyzing the relations between health and development, the economic determinants of health and the impact of health investments on national economies.
Expertise in economics, public finances, and in health economics and financing geared toward expanding coverage of public health and social protection programs to reduce the financial risks associated with diseases and accidents.
Practical knowledge in estimating and monitoring the distributive dimensions of national health expenditures.
Excellent organizational and analytic skills combined with strong professional oral and writing skills including the development of projects, reports, oral presentations and technical documents.
Skills in the design and implementation of educational and advisory work in health economics and financing with emphasis on policy formulation and evaluation, including a comprehensive knowledge of the analytical and operational work of international organizations working in the health field.
Knowledge in the use of global and regional data-bases on national accounts, government finances, national health expenditures, consumer price indexes, household surveys and other social and economic indicators.
Knowledge and skills in the formulation of technical cooperation interventions and in the development of criteria for evaluating program interventions and evaluations with emphasis on health care services.
Strong professional oral and writing skills including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Organization.

Languages\:

Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.

IT Skills\:

Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook. Other IT skills and knowledge of other software programs such as Visio and Project would be an asset.

REMUNERATION

Annual Salary\: (Net of taxes)

$58,583.00

Post Adjustment\: 45.7% of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

THIS VACANCY NOTICE MAY BE USED TO FILL OTHER SIMILAR POSITIONS AT THE SAME GRADE LEVEL

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

A written test may be used as a form of screening.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.

For information on PAHO please visit\: http\://www.paho.org

PAHO/WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

PAHO/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

PAHO/WHO offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary and post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance). Other benefits include\: 30 days annual leave, dependency benefits, pension plan and health insurance scheme. Benefits for internationally recruited staff may include home leave, travel and removal expenses on appointment and separation, education grant for dependent children, assignment grant and rental subsidy.

Candidates appointed to an international post with PAHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post.

Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. A written test and/or interview will be held for this post. The post description is the official documentation for organization purposes.

This vacancy is now closed.
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