Abt Associates IncVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Health Care Finance Specialists Job Description:• Under the supervision and Direction of the SNNP and Gambella Regional Team Leader, the Health Care Finance Specialist is primarily responsible for technically supporting and coordinating implementation of health finance reforms as stipulated in project intermediate result (IR) 1. S/he is also significantly involved in work conducted under other project IRs, such as institutionalizing tools and skills for periodic user fees revision; designing and supporting implementation of provider payment mechanisms (PPMs); building organizational capacity and supporting institutionalization of health facility finance and governance systems; conducting supportive supervision, and contributing to research conducted. The position is based in the project’s regional office in Hawassa, with local travel as required.- Location: Hawassa Office.- Applicants must be local or willing to relocate to the assigned region/city, if selected.

Master's

Job Requirement:
• Master’s Degree in Health Economics, Health Finance, Economics, Finance, Management, Health Policy, Public Health, or other relevant field. At least 6 years of relevant professional experience on health finance, health economics, health financing policy, health systems governance and management, or other relevant fields. Significant technical knowledge of health financing in Ethiopia.
• In addition to the position-specific requirements, understanding of USAID administrative procedures and requirements is highly desirable. Strong writing skills both in English, Sidama, and Amharic and Fluency in English Amharic and local language – Sidamena is required.

5-10 years

• To apply, submit your CV and an application letter/email message that provides details of your relevant qualifications to:• https://career4.successfactors.com/career?company=AbtPROD&career_job_req_id=69121&career_ns=job_listing&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH • Oct. 7, 2020 is the last application and CV submission date.