Palladium

Consultant, Human Resources for Health, PROPEL Health – Botswana 

Project Overview and Role:

PROPEL Health supports the Ministry of Health of Botswana’s Health Policy, Research, and Development Department in human resources for health (HRH) and other health systems functions.

Palladium is seeking qualified candidates for the short-term consultancy position of Human Resources for Health, PROPEL Health, Botswana. The Consultant will report to the PROPEL Health Country Director in Botswana, providing updates on activity status and progress, and share results, best practices and lessons learned. Additional technical support will be available through PROPEL global technical experts. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Outlined below are some of the Specific Tasks for the Consultant, HRH: 

• Provide high-level, state-of-the-art technical assistance to the MOH on key human resources for health activities with oversight from PROPEL Health Botswana Country Director.
• Support the MOH to improve the quantity and quality of information about human resources for health in Botswana, leading application of tools such as WISN, National health Workforce Accounts, labor market analysis, and other HRH related measurement and monitoring approaches.
• Support the MOH in policy and guideline development related to human resources for health, including the Human Resources for Health strategy.
• Lead and assist in policy formulation, strategic planning, training and capacity development efforts, and evidence generation and analytics as relevant in support of workplan activities and deliverables.
• Participate in HRH technical working group (TWG) and other related meetings and consultations, preparing information and agendas, upon request.
• Provide bi-monthly updates to the PROPEL Health Botswana team on progress.

Required Qualifications:

Requirements:

Education and Experience: 

Master's Degree in public health, public administration, international development, health administration, health policy and planning, or equivalent 

Knowledge and Experience: 

• 5+ years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the substantive area
• Proven experience applying HRH-related data generation tools, such as WISN.
• Proven experience supporting countries to use HRH data from sources such as iHRIS, WISN, National Health Workforce Accounts, and labor market analyses.
• Understanding of areas relevant to PROPEL Health’s mandate such as policy, health financing, governance, and advocacy
• Experience conducting training and strengthening capacity
• Demonstrated expertise in policy engagement within developing countries and Middle-Income Countries
• Established global and regional professional networks related to health systems and HRH
• Strong track record of producing demonstrable results
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with national counterparts, academia and development partners

Languages: Fluency in English is required. 

Evaluation Criteria:

Technical (Interview) – 40%

Knowledge and Experience - 40%

Cost- 20% Interested individuals must submit their proposed daily rate along with applications.

Company Overview:

About Palladium - Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.

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