Vacancy title:
Consultant – Health Policy and Systems Research (HSR)
Jobs at:
World Health OrganizationDeadline of this Job:
30 January 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 16, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Purpose of consultancy
To provide technical expertise and guidance in relation to the portfolio of projects oriented around health systems research study oversight and research agenda setting. The portfolio is aligned with primary health care (PHC) and universal health coverage (UHC) content and includes engagement with team members of the Alliance as well as collaboration with grantees and funders associated with the portfolio of work.
Deliverables:
• Provide technical guidance focused on the protocol finalization and implementation of an enablers and barriers study (scoping review and field interviews) on the engagement of policymakers in agenda setting and evidence use for health systems research.
• Facilitate the establishment of a research consortium related to PHC and UHC in India including contractual processes, initial work planning, and technical inputs on proposed research study plans.
• Provide technical and administrative support to related initiatives by contributing to tasks such as supporting grantees on technical questions, engaging in reporting activities, or conducting targeted literature reviews.
Qualifications, experience, skills and languages.
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:
• Masters’ degree in Public Health (with a focus on health systems, health policy analysis, and/or primary health care).
Desirable:
• Doctoral degree in Public Health or a related field.
Experience
Essential:
• At least five years of relevant experience in global health research, including experience in the field of health policy and systems research with relevance to low- and middle-income countries.
• At least one year working at country level on HPSR related to PHC and/or evidence-informed policy processes.
• Track record of scientific articles relevant to the field of health policy and systems research, including a minimum of 10 publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in developing and coordinating international collaborations and research consortia.
Skills
Essential:
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Sound analytical skills.
• Project management skills.
• Ability working with cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary teams.
Closing Date: Jan 30, 2023
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: Associate Degree
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