Community RBF Health Specialist
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Job Description
Introduction
The Government of Zimbabwe has received funding from the World Bank-Global Financing Facility to implement the Zimbabwe Health Sector Development Support Project (HSDSP) Additional Financing V. The objective of the programme is to sustain coverage and improve the quality of an integrated package of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAH-N) services, as well as strengthen COVID-19 response and institutional capacity to manage performance-based contracts consistent with the Recipients’ ongoing health initiatives. Cordaid is the Programme Implementing Entity.
The project will expand the Results-Based Financing (RBF) package of services to cover prioritized RMNCAH-N and other related services to respond to Zimbabwe’s burden of disease while also reconfiguring the RBF approach to appropriately respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to continuing to support the institutionalization of the RBF programme in Zimbabwe, the project will support central hospitals and provincial hospitals through quality-focused RBF; pilot extended supply side of community RBF through community-based health workers; scale up the pilot urban RBF to the remaining facilities in the two urban cities i.e. Harare and Bulawayo and undertake a feasibility assessment of introducing the health equity card. The project will also support the Government’s COVID emergency response and further strengthen institutional capacity through the implementation of selected health financing reforms.
Purpose of the position
The Community RBF Health Specialist will be responsible to promote and support the RBF approach, its main features, objectives and (would-be) results for Expanded Supply-Side Community RBF.
Reporting Structure and Supervision Responsibility+
The Community RBF Health Specialist will directly report to the RBF Health Specialist
Duration of Service
• The Community RBF Health Specialist will be contracted up to 31 December 2021 with possible contract renewal depending on performance and availability of Project funding.
Facilities to be provided by Cordaid
Cordaid shall provide the following facilities to the consultant during her/his tenure of services :
• Office space with furniture and computer
• Email and internet access
• Required office stationery
• Photocopying, printing, and scanning facilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
• Manage the planning and execution of key Expanded Supply-Side Community RBF functions including (contracting, verification, payment, and reporting).
• Design and update the Expanded Supply-Side Community RBF implementation tools.
• Prepare progress reports and suggest options and suggestions for improvements of the Expanded Supply-Side Community Project.
• Develop training materials for Expanded Supply-Side Community RBF at community and district level, attend to capacity development needs at various levels and facilitate adaptive Learning.
• Provide support on technical and policy issues and participate in strategic planning and policy dialogue in the area of improving Expanded Supply-Side Community RBF in line with the MoHCC Community Health Service Strategy and Package.
• Maintain a robust monitoring system in cooperation with the Data Analyst and Database Manager
• • Work with PRBFOs and support them as required to ensure smooth implementation of the Expanded Supply Side of Community RBF
• Support MOHCC to review lessons learnt from the pilot districts.
• Contribute to specific technical assistance missions supported by World Bank/GFF/MOHCC/Global Fund/other relevant funders related to RBF.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly project status briefs and dissemination of project performance results (including subsidy utilization)
• Work with the Communications Specialist, to ensure quality documentation of project progress capturing lessons learnt and most significant stories of change.
• Work with the operation research analyst to support the operation research on the Expanded Supply Side of Community RBF and its documentation.
• Perform any other duties as and when assigned by the RBF Health Specialist
Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
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• First degree in Nursing or Health Promotion. A Postgraduate University degree with a specialization in Public Health, Epidemiology, or Social Health Sciences would be an added advantage.
• Experience of at least five years in the field of public health with a special focus on WASH, RMNCAH-N, Gender Mainstreaming and SGBV
• Well versed with the village health program
• At least 3-5 years experience working in Results-Based Financing Programme
• Experienced at working in a multi-cultural, multi-national diverse environment.
• Experience in developing participatory strategies and tools for community projects
• Good organizing skills, discreet, honest, trustworthy (trusted), proactive, methodical, diplomatic, task-oriented, and team player
• Experience in the assessment, design, and implementation of institution and capacity development activities with diverse communities.
• Experience in representation, advocacy, and working in establishing and maintaining good relations with key stakeholders including international (donor) organizations, MoHCC, and other Government departments.
• Experience in health data analysis, monitoring and evaluation skills, and preparing reports.
• Excellent oral and written English
How to Apply
Selection Criteria
The Community RBF Health Specialist shall be selected based on the Individual Consultant Selection method of the World Bank’s regulations. The main criteria for the selection will be relevant work experience and qualifications.
To apply
Qualified and experienced persons are encouraged to urgently apply and attach detailed CVs to HR.Zimbabwe@cordaid.org and copy procurementzim@cordaid.org
Deadline: 27 April 2021
