Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
Responsiblity
Options seeks a Principal Consultant specialising in Health Governance to provide technical and strategic support across Options’ programmes. The Principal Consultant will have a strong track-record of providing technical assistance to support the achievement of resilient, inclusive and sustainable health systems results.
The role of Principal Consultant, Health Governance is to provide organisational thought leadership and technical support to contribute to sustained and country-owned high-performing, adaptable and resilient health systems across Options’ portfolio of programmes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
The post-holder will be able to appreciate the complexities of and dynamic interactions within health systems including the political context in which they function. They will have significant experience working with national and sub-national governments, civil society and other public and private sector stakeholders around policy and budget formulation and implementation, evidence-based monitoring and oversight, coalition-building, regulation, accountability and fostering equitable citizen-based participation. They will contribute actively to the growth and development of the organisation by leading the technical design of new programmes and contributing to the generation of new business opportunities, including through proactive client engagement.

Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will have:
• A master’s degree in public health, public health policy or administration, international health or a related field.
• A health governance specialist with significant experience of strengthening health systems governance across Africa and/or Asia.
• Substantial experience of providing remote and in-person technical assistance to counterparts, across a range of overseas programmes.
• Substantial experience of leading technical design of programmes, including the development of theories of changes and results frameworks.

Other information
• As an equal opportunity employer, Options Consultancy Services is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage or civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Options Consultancy Services.
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Candidates require a valid work permit in the UK, Nigeria or Kenya.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
To apply, please fill in the form here .
• In your cover letter, please indicate your areas of specialism in line with the job description.
• Closing date for applications is 31st July 2022.
• Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
• Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate).


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