OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The vision of the Rwanda health financing strategy is moving towards universal health coverage. The vision is comprehensive including all types of public and private financing. It balances revenue increases and improved expenditure management including efficiency by expanding access of quality service delivery in a sustainable manner. Health care financing is at the heart of health sector governance. It involves a process by which funds are mobilized from primary (households and firms) and secondary sources (Government and donors). These funds are used to purchase services and products that promote, maintain and restore health. Achieving the health system goals of improving health outcomes, providing financial risk protection and increasing system responsiveness requires direct contributions from health financing and clear relationships to other health system functions.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will work in achieving the following tasks:1. Formulation and implementation of policies on good governance for transparency, accountability and inclusiveness2. Pursuing equity in health financing with special emphases on; risk pooling by targeting resources to services for the poor, vulnerable groups, and public health interventions to reducing catastrophic costs of care3. Implementation of practices for high quality health care service delivery. Ensure innovation in resource mobilization.4. Advocacy for the promotion of financial risk protection and equity with special focus on the poor and vulnerable5. Support the Ministry of Health in consolidating the legal instruments required for the implementation of the Rwanda Health Financing Strategy6. Provide technical support to Ministry of Health in the review and analysis of public expenditure, fiscal space for health activities and the development of national health accounts;7. Support the Ministry of Health to finalize and implement the Health Financing Strategy within the context of UHC development and roll-out;8. Advise and collaborate on the technical cooperation programs in the areas of health care financing as one of the pillars for the attainment of Universal Health Coverage;Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First university degree in Health economics, Health Financing, Health Science, Management Science, Public Health or related field from an accredited/recognized institute.
Desirable: An advanced university degree in the above stated or related fields

Experience

Essential: At least five (5) years’ experience in public health
Desirable: Experience in the health sector or areas related to health care financing, systems development, health services delivery. Experience in developing strategies to overcome barriers to accessing health care services.

Skills

Understanding of health financing policy, health financing strategies development, planning, capacity-building, initiatives implementation.• Knowledge in contracting and provider mechanism, development and management of public-private partnerships, business partnerships and partnerships between donors a plus.• Proven ability to promote and enhance relationships between private sector actors and government stakeholders.• Knowledge in development of health care financing strategies, national health accounts, household expenditure surveys.• Excellent written and oral communication skills.• Strong management skills and ability to work independently and on teams

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Local language.
The above language requirements are interchangeable.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at RWF 46,498,000 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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