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Vacancy title:
Policy and Planning Advisor WISH2ACTION
Jobs at:
Options Consultancy Services
Deadline of this Job:
25th December 2018
Duty Station:
Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: 7th December 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time
JOB DETAILS:
We're seeking an experienced individual, who will be successfully leading on policy and planning to our team in Tanzania of the UK-Aid funded Women's Integrated Sexual Health (WISH2ACTION) programme. He/She will implement relevant policies to ensure access to high quality of SHRRIFP to the team and consultants based in Tanzania, and enable us to achieve above and beyond key performance indicators.
Summary purpose and objective of role
The Policy and Planning Advisor will be responsible for implementing policies that ensure access to high quality SRH/FP for all and securing government commitments through evidence based planning and resource flow for human resources, commodities and service provision. The Advisor will work closely with the National Ownership Lead and Evidence and Accountability Advisor in Tanzania as well as the Regional Policy and Planning Specialist in Nairobi, Options‘ staff in London, and consortium partners in Tanzania to ensure policy and planning approaches strategically strengthen government stewardship over SRHIFP in
Tanzania.
Person specification
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- At least an Undergraduate degree in public health, health management or related field.
- At least ten years’ work experience, with significant experience in the provision of technical assistance including remote support.
- Strong experience on the development and roll-out of health policies;
Strong experience in facilitating evidence based planning and budgeting processes to track progress on health indicators and commitments; - Solid understanding of the health sector, including the relationship between national and sub-national levels and engagement with civil society, parliamentarians and regional health groups.
See the job Description for more details: https://options.co.uk/jobs/policy%20and-planning-advisor-0
About the Programme and Options
Options Consultancy Services Limited was established in 1992 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marie Stopes International. We are a consultancy organization providing technical and management expertise in the health and social sectors to governments and international development partners to transform the health of women and children. We provide information, expertise and influence to governments, health workers, NGOs and businesses to catalyze change so that health services can be accessed by the people who need them most.
WISH2ACTION is led by the International Planned Parenthood Foundation (|PPF) with the following consortium partners: Options (national ownership lead); Marie Stopes International (service delivery partner); International Rescue Committee (service delivery partner); Development Media International (social norm and behavior change lead) and Handicap International (inclusion of disabilities). Our approach to National Ownership comprises of four strategies: increase government commitment to SRHIFP outcomes through domestic financing; use evidence-based advocacy and effective partnerships to strengthen policy and legislation; use evidence to hold the government to account for SRH outcomes and; promote quality control and standards of service provision and care.
Other information
- Options is an equal opportunities employer
- Overseas candidates require to have the right to work in Tanzania.
Job application procedure
- To apply, please send your CV with a summary note of your skills and experience to Michael Cavanagh at wish@options.co.uk. Candidates should state the role (Tanzania-P&P-WISH2ACTION) in the subject header.
- Closing date 26 December: Please note that the closing date for this vacancy is for guidance only. Applications will be screened upon receipt and this vacancy may be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.
- Due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Interviews may be organised directly with shortlisted applicants on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the closing date.
- Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including identification check, employment references, right to work verification, credit check and criminal record check (where appropriate).
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