Health Systems and Financing Consultant

Location:       Ethiopia

Job Code:     807

# of Openings:  1

                        

Company Profile

About Futures Group

Futures Group, the global consulting firm, helps to protect and promote people’s well-being around the world. For 40 years, Futures Group has created lasting solutions to some of the most pressing public health challenges facing nations. We predict future health and development trends, uncover barriers to well-being, and forge on-the-ground partnerships to ensure lasting change.

About GRM International

GRM International is a leading international development management company specializing in the provision of project design, management expertise and technical assistance to development projects for bilateral and multilateral funding agencies, governments and corporations. For more than 45 years, GRM has been bringing expertise in managing large-scale projects, and sourcing and managing high quality experts covering all disciplinary skills required to implement development projects.

About our Group of Companies

GRM International, Futures Group, and the Effective Development Group are a group of companies with a joint focus on reaching people in need and creating better futures for our clients, communities and colleagues around the world. With more than 90 current projects operating in more than 85 countries, and $225 million in revenue, our combined group has a multi-sectoral focus, diverse technical offerings and a wide geographic reach. For more information, please visit www.futuresgroup.com, www.grminternational.com, and www.edgroup.com.au.

Position Summary

Futures Group is currently implementing the USAID-funded Health Policy Project (HPP) in Ethiopia and is recruiting a locally-based Health Systems and Financing Consultant with knowledge of cost analysis, health systems analysis, and the overall health situation in Ethiopia. The consultant will participate in the cost analysis of the Health Sector Development Programme V (HSDP V) using the OneHealth tool and related process.

Key Responsibilities

• Support initial training for Federal Ministry of Health staff involved in the cost analysis and strategy of the Health Sector Development Programme V (HSDP V).
• Support the facilitation of the meetings and provide a constant link between the HPP technical team (next element) and the process of writing/development for the HSDP V.
• Carry out data collection and analysis which will lead to initial cost results for the HSDP V to be used in the finalization of that strategy.
• Provide assistance to HPP in monitoring the costing process and in keeping stakeholders informed.
• Provide bi-weekly reports to the HPP Team Leader on the activities conducted and issues encountered.
• Write sections of the draft final report in coordination with HPP team members working on the application of OneHealth in Ethiopia.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Economics or Public Health required.
• Experience working within the local health system required.
• Must be based in Ethiopia with ability to travel in-country.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Good communication, organizational, and diplomatic skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Excellent follow-up and attention to detail.

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page.  Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.