Development worker as health Advisor (m/f/d) for the introduction of the health voucher

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Job description

The project “Support to the health system for resilience in Cameroon” Pro-PASSaR II, aims at improving the provision of good health services to the population, particularly sexual, and reproductive health and rights services, as well as psychosocial support. Within this framework, the project has been working for many years with the Regional Funds for Health Promotion. The project supports the Cameroonian Ministry of Health in the introduction and implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The Regional Funds for Health Promotion-RFHP were tasked with introducing and implementing the Health Voucher for pregnant women to improve access to reproductive health services.

Your tasks

As part of your service as a development worker, you will take on the following tasks:

• Advising and supporting the Regional Fund in the introduction and implementation of the Health Voucher (Cheque Santé), HIV user fees and other financing mechanisms that contribute to UHC in Cameroon
• Expert advice and support to the Regional Fund in the integration of software to improve the management of Health Vouchers and HIV user fees
• Technical support and advice to the Regional Fund in reporting on Health Voucher management, fees for HIV users and other funding mechanisms
• Monitoring the Regional Fund at strategic level meetings in connection with the health voucher and in the context of the implementation of UHC in Cameroon and the Eastern Region
• Ensuring communication between the Regional Fund for Health Promotion in the East and the technical advisor of the regional funds of Pro-PASSaR II, as well as the technical advisor of the Health Voucher
• Participation in internal Pro-PASSaR II meetings

Your profile

• University degree in Health Economics, Public Health, Social Protection, Sociology or other equivalent degrees 
• Sound experience in the institutional and organizational development of Social
  Health Protection mechanisms, in particular health insurance
• Documented experience in planning, monitoring and evaluating health insurance systems
• Knowledge of approaches to health financing in developing countries
• Good knowledge of digital applications
• Good writing, analysis and synthesis skills
• Ability to work with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams
• Fluent in French and German or English

Location information

We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, shopping and services, the school situation and health care in Cameroon.

The security situation is tense. Tailored security risk mitigation measures are in place for GIZ staff in country. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. The freedom of movement is restricted. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. Please note that the general and personal living conditions in the country of assignment may meet with different legal and social acceptance. We gladly support you with our many years of experience.

Further information on country-specific advice from the Federal Foreign Office at https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en.

Notes

GIZ’s Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.

Willingness to travel on a regular basis is required.

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The actual departure date depends on the visa and entry regulations of the country of assignment. 

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About us

The basis for service as a development worker is the Development Workers Act (EhfG) and a comprehensive package of benefits based on it. This includes, among other things, targeted professional and personal preparation. We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, globally active development institution. Your competencies are in demand in an interdisciplinary team on site.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued – regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.

We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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