Fred Hollows Foundation
- Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness
- Full time, Fixed Term Role based in Nairobi, Kenya
- Closing Date: 24th February 2023
ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION
The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organisation that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.
The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25+ countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.
We are also proud to announce we were awarded the Employer of Choice Award (Public Sector and NFP) at the 2022 Australian HR Awards. The Foundation is also endorsed and in partnership with The Life You Can Save.
To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.org
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, you will have excellent knowledge of national/county/community-level issues impacting health systems. You will demonstrate capacity to build and maintain
productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders. You will be deadline driven, able to self-motivate and open to learning new skills. In addition, you will demonstrate your excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills and good attitude to working in a team environment.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Health Financing Coordinator will provide technical support for all FHFK health financing initiatives towards capacity of the public health systems to sustainably deliver and increase the use of affordable self-sustaining models of eye health services, especially for women, girls, the poor and rural populations.
The role will support the implementation of the Sustainable model for the health financing (SMEHF) project. This is part of the spectrum of health financing functions that contribute to achieving universal health coverage through public investment in Eye Health, including increasing financial protection and expanding equitable population coverage. Providing technical assistance to ensure that national policies and procedures for public health financing are integrated at all levels of the health system.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the implementation of eye health financing, policy and advocacy initiatives within the Foundation providing targeted capacity building and technical assistance to partners on ground.
- Support development and use of analytical tools in public health financing and related fields (including WHO building blocks), ensuring timely technical inputs in this regard.
- Stay abreast of key developments in health finance and resource allocation innovations and interventions in Kenya, and globally to inform technical support activities for the SMEHF project. This includes interaction with national government MOH, social services, Council of Governors, and county health leadership.
- Participate in the review and implementation of technical support activities related to public health finance policy in Kenya.
- Lead the implementation of eye health financing and advocacy activities related to universal health coverage, providing targeted capacity building and technical assistance to county partners.
- Map out the SMEHF project performance milestones, ensure regular reporting and analysis and reporting within FHF and with partners – for reporting and improvement.
- Engage with NHIF at both national and county levels, to ensure adequate capacity building, integration of policies, guidelines, and practices as part of project implementation
- Frequent interaction with government and stakeholders at the national and county levels relevant to health financing space and participate in FHF level reviews and technical support for achievement of project outcomes.
- Manage relationships with stakeholders, including implementation and participation in technical forums, working groups, and other meetings with government partners.
- Participate in the inspiration of the FHFK team and service providers to appreciate, embrace and implement critical components of the project leading to sustainable health financing practices.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
- Minimum of 5 years significant experience in health economics, health financing or related programs in the context of low resource settings, including technical knowledge of universal health coverage, financial protection, and relevant health systems areas in a reputable NGO.
- Master’s degree in international development, public health, Social Sciences, International Development, health economics or related field.
- Substantial understanding of economic policies, HSS structures with proven experience interacting with governments, non-governmental organizations, donors and/or the private sector including excellent diplomacy and cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
How we recognise your contribution
Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.
To find out more about our benefits click here
How to apply
APPLICATIONS
Applications should be made via this Link, and should include your resume and cover letter. Please address your cover letter to the Talent Acquisition Team and include a response to the “About You”, “Key Responsibilities” and “What You’ll Need to Succeed” sections of the advert.
Applications Close: 24th February 2023
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to ensuring our projects and activities are implemented in a safe and productive environment that prevents harm and avoids impacting the health and safety of all people, particularly children, vulnerable people and disadvantaged groups. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.
The Foundation is also committed to protecting the health of our beneficiaries, donors and partners and require incumbents of this role to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where medical conditions may make vaccination harmful to their health).
Please be advised:
1. Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.
2. All active roles are advertised directly on our website here.
3. Please note we will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.