Global Health Policy Specialist

2 days ago

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt World Health Organization Full time

Company Overview

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is responsible for international public health. The organization is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and has 150 country offices around the world.

Salary

The salary for this position is competitive and will be based on the WHO's salary scale. The base salary starts at USD 84,672 per year, with additional benefits including a variable post adjustment, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the World Health Organization as a Global Health Policy Specialist. In this role, you will provide technical support and guidance to countries in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of national health financing policies and strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support and guidance to countries in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of national health financing policies and strategies.
  • Develop national strategies and policies through the provision of policy advice and guidance on improved plans of action for existing health systems and services for universal coverage in social health insurance and community insurance.
  • Research, compile and evaluate a variety of data and information related to health financing best practices and provide policymakers with information so that they can make decisions in regards to public health services and health financing.
  • Make proposals for improvements of existing national health statistics and national health accounting systems, especially in respect of their sustainability.
  • Serve as a technical resource to respective authorities concerning health economics and social health insurance in the countries; respond to inquiries and provide detailed and technical advice concerning related principles, practices, issues, measures, techniques and procedures in the related areas.
  • Develop, implement and conduct a variety of community outreach activities concerning the importance of social health insurance systems.
  • Liaise and coordinate national counterparts, technical departments at HQ and with donor and development partners (UN and bilateral) to harmonize recommendations on policies and strategies related to health financing and resolve issues or concerns.
  • Develop and implement training/orientation programmes in the related areas for capacity building in Health Financing and Social Protection Programs.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must have the following qualifications and skills:

  • A Master's degree in health economics or health policy.
  • At least 7 years of experience in the area of economic analysis of health financing policy and formulation.
  • In-depth knowledge and expertise in conceptual approaches to health financing and health systems policies.
  • Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations.
  • Excellent knowledge of political, social and health systems in the countries.
  • Excellent drafting and communication skills.

Benefits

The World Health Organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • An attractive salary and benefits package.
  • A chance to work with a dynamic team of professionals.
  • An opportunity to contribute to global health initiatives.
  • A chance to develop your skills and expertise in health policy and programming.
  • Access to a range of benefits, including medical insurance, pension plan, and education assistance.

Others

Please note that 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 and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. 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.

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