The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Development Assistant Specialist \u2014 Health Financing. The specialist leads USAID\/Ghana efforts to support the achievement of quality, Universal Health Care (UHC) in Ghana.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Development Assistant Specialist\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 S\/He defines and manages the USAID\/Ghana complex health financing portfolio, including public financial management at all levels, and improving strategic and evidence-based health purchasing by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The Specialist collaborates across USAID sectors to support accountability, governance, and domestic resource mobilization in order to achieve broader Mission objectives.<\/p>\n Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Completion Of US-equivalent Master of Business Administration (MBA) or masters degree in Health Economics. Health Policy and Management, Public Health, or a related Social Science with a health financing focus. Salary:<\/strong>\u00a0Market Value \u2013\u00a0GHC 169,225.00<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0GHC 253,826.00<\/strong>\u00a0equivalent to FSN-13, in accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of U.S. Embassy, Ghana.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n Note:<\/strong>\u00a0The US Mission does not accept faxed or paper applications for open positions. All interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements must submit applications via email to:acpersonnel@usaid.gov<\/strong>\u00a0All applicants must cite the position title and solicitation number within the subject line, and attach a covering letter, current resume with at least three references of direct supervisors within the last five months from applicant’s professional life, relevant certificates. a two-page supplementary document addressing the evaluation factors. Attachments must include a signed Form AID 302B offeror information for PSC available at\u00a0https:\/\/www.usaid.gov\/form<\/strong>\u00a0and must be in a format compatible with Microsoft word 2003\/2010 or pdf Failure to provide these requirements will result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.\u00a0Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a021 August, 2019 For full requirements and position description, please log on to the following websites:\u00a0http:\/\/www.usaid.gov\/west-africa-regional\/work-with-us\/careers<\/strong>http:\/\/www.usaid.gov\/ghana\/work-with-us\/careers<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0https:\/\/gh.usembassy.gov\/embassy\/jobs<\/strong>\u00a0All US and non-Ghanaian citizens, who are not family members of USG employees officially assigned to post and under Chief of Mission authority, must attach copies of the required work and residency permit to their applications to be eligible for consideration. No relocation expenses are provided to the job location, Accra Ghana. If transportation to Accra is required, it will be the employee’s responsibility. USAID\/GH anticipates awarding one Personal Service Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as a result of this announcement.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Development Assistant Specialist \u2014 Health Financing. 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\n\u2022 The Specialist supports USAID\/Ghana efforts to remain committed to building the necessary institutions, policies, and systems, in order to achieve UHC \u2014 at not only the central level, but also strong health financial management across regional, district, and community levels.
\n\u2022 The Specialist works to support strong and transparent health financing, the core of USAID\/Ghana\u2019s approach to support Ghana on its journey to self-reliance, and new Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS).<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 At least ten ( 10) years of progressively responsible, professional-level experience in the implementation and\/or management of health financing or health insurance activities\/projects is required. Eight (8) of total experience must be with donor organizations, government, public and private institutions, the World Bank, or other bilateral\/multilateral or international agencies engaging in similar functions and capacity.
\n\u2022 Computer and language proficiencies will be tested.<\/p>\n