Country Consultant - Health Financing for Tuberculosis (TB) at the Management Sciences for Health (MSH)


Posted on: Wed 27-03-2024

The Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Country Consultant - Health Financing for Tuberculosis (TB)

Job Requisition ID: R3884

Location: Nigeria

Job type: Part-time

Scope of Work

  • In collaboration with the USAID HS4TB Project, the Country Consultant will work closely with a Regional Consultant to lead the implementation of the TB-FSI tool in the assigned country from March to September 2024.
  • The Country Consultant must be based in one of the countries highlighted above in which TB-FSI implementation will take place.
  • Application of the TB-FSI requires expertise in health financing concepts and specifically domestic government processes to grow TB resources and foster equitable, efficient, and effective deployment of those resources.
  • Responsibilities will include travel within the implementation country, stakeholder engagement and coordination, data collection, workshop facilitation, analysis, scoring, report preparation, and collaboration with the USAID HS4TB project team.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Public Health, Health Economics, International Development, or a related field.
  • Experience and expertise in domestic government health financing in the assigned country is a requirement.
  • Substantial experience working with the country’s government stakeholders involved in health, such as the MOH, required. Experience working with government TB stakeholders is preferred.
  • Experience in TB programs and strengthening health systems is ideal but not required.
  • Proven expertise in conducting key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and stakeholder workshops in the context of health and/or finance.
  • Familiarity with financial analysis, budget formulation, and tracking processes related to health programs.
  • Experience working on international development projects, preferably with USAID or similar development partners.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to comprehensively analyze the health financing landscape.
  • Excellent communication skills, demonstrated through engaging with government health and finance stakeholders, facilitating workshops, and presenting findings effectively.
  • Previous experience in scoring tools or indices, especially in the health sector, is highly desirable.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team, including regional consultants and logistic advisors.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to travel within the country for in-country engagements.
  • Proficiency in compiling comprehensive country reports, incorporating feedback, and finalizing reports for submission.
  • The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical skills and practical experience to effectively lead the TB-FSI implementation in the specified country, contributing to the project's objectives and the broader goal of sustaining TB programs.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

Application Process

  • Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV, a cover letter addressing relevant experience, and two professional references.
  • indicate "Application for TB-FSI Consultancy – [Your Name]" to MSH on a workday in the subject line.