Position #: 894
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Salary Range (CAD): $94,686 - $118,358
Duration: Term until March 2020
Closing Date (DD/MM/YY): 13/10/14
The Governance for Equity in Health Systems (GEHS)
Program supports research in developing regions to strengthen their health
systems and improve health outcomes. Our program includes research on
health information systems, financing, delivery, access and governance
challenges across a number of regions.
As the Senior Program Specialist, reporting to the Program
Leader, you will identify critical research issues; assist in developing the
research strategy; and take the lead in managing, monitoring and evaluating a
portfolio of research projects. Majority of the work will be working on the
Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa Program. This program
has a strong emphasis on strengthening primary health care in Africa through an
implementation research approach. Understanding of the context, and issues of
equity and governance to strengthen health systems are key.
In addition, you will provide intellectual leadership to
identify and create strategic synergies with other thematic programs in IDRC,
GEHS partner agencies, and other international organisations to ensure that
IDRC is supporting key development challenges and opportunities in low and
middle income countries.
Candidate Profile
Education
- PhD
or a Masters with equivalent work experience, and a record of research in
a relevant health or social science discipline such as epidemiology,
public health, health informatics, political science, health economics,
anthropology or public policy
Experience
This position requires a minimum of eight years’ relevant
experience, which includes:
- leading,
managing and conducting research projects on issues related to health
systems research, primary health care, maternal and child health in
Africa involving multiple stakeholders;
- assessing
and strengthening research capacities through mentoring and supervising;
- establishing
and building partnerships with research organizations and end users;
- consulting
and building bridges between decision-makers and policy actors to
influence public policy; and
- working
in low/middle income countries.
Note: Candidates with less experience may be
considered for appointment at the level of Senior Program Officer ($89,037 -
$107,273).
Language
- English
and French language communication skills at an intermediate level
Knowledge
- Knowledge
of global public health arena and donor landscape in Canada, Africa and
internationally
- Technical
expertise in the area of health systems including primary health care
research and challenges
- Knowledge
of health and social policy issues in Africa and globally
Competencies
- Strong
leadership and relationship building skills
- Initiative,
sound judgment and excellent interpersonal skills
- Solid
analytical and verbal/written communication skills
- Results-oriented
with superior organizational, problem-solving, implementing and monitoring
skills
- Proven
ability to adapt quickly to change and work under pressure
- Ability
to identify opportunities in a creative and innovative manner, to
influence and negotiate
- Ability
to effectively represent the Program and the IDRC externally
- Ability
to work in and with multidisciplinary teams from diverse cultures, expertise
and experiences
Additional Information
This position requires a willingness to travel
internationally, an average of 60-90 days per year. For more information
regarding primary duties or responsibilities, view Job Details.
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