NHSSP is a technical assistance programme to the MOHP, funded with UKaid. The programme is a technical component of the UK’s support to the MoHP under the Nepal Health Sector Programme-3. It is designed to support the goals of Nepal Health Sector Strategy (2015/16-2020/21) and contribute to the MoHP’s efforts to provide quality health services leaving no-one behind.

The programme has been running from April 2017 and will continue until December 2022 to cover the overarching priorities of Health System Strengthening at Subnational Level, whereby, L&G Provincial Coordinator will provide technical assistance to GoN at provincial level and oversee designated palika level activities. The programme is implemented by a consortium that is led by Options Consultancy Limited, with HERD International and Oxford Policy Management.

The L&G Provincial Coordinator will provide technical assistance (TA) under the L&G thematic area. The aim of this post is to provide effective technical inputs to the Provincial Ministry responsible for health sector management -such as Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) / Provincial Ministry of Health and Population (PMoHP) and other health sector entities (such as Provincial Health and Logistics Management Center and Provincial Health Directorate) to enable them to deliver against the objectives of NHSP 3, especially improving policy performance at the sub-national level through better formulation and implementation of new and existing policies, at the Provincial and palika level. Under the leadership of the L&G Thematic Team Lead for technical matters and Subnational Programme Coordinator for supervision and administrative matters, the L&G Provincial Coordinator will develop the framework for providing technical support under this thematic area at sub-national levels and oversee its technical delivery to ensure thematic priorities are met.

The main purpose of this role is to support government counterparts to carry out their governance functions efficiently, effectively, equitably and in a responsive manner, ensuring systems and structures are appropriate in delivering high quality and accessible health services. S/he will support NHSSP’s “politically smart and adaptive programming” objectives by understanding respective provincial ministry level organisational functions and relationships in the system and contributing to effectiveness of those related to health programming budgets and expenditure.

The L&G Provincial Coordinator will be responsible for;

• Having overall responsibility for providing strategic technical direction to this thematic area within the focal province and ensuring integration with the other thematic areas.
• S/he will also support provincial level policy, planning, budgeting and programmes to be evidence-based by proactively seeking opportunities to feed evidence and influence decisions.
• S/he will lead at the provincial level to inform, share robust evidence, build capacities of counterparts to identify policy and programme needs at the sub-national level and respond to them through evidence-based and well-designed initiatives that leave no-one behind. In particular, s/he will have to plan, deliver the TA and collaborate on an ongoing basis with other spheres of governance (and NHSSP TA) to ensure coherence in planning and implementation across the spheres.
• The position will perform strategic technical leadership responsibilities, specific technical delivery and will have cross team and management responsibilities.

• Advanced degree in Public Health Policy / Public Health Management / Public Administration or a related field or a basic degree in the subject area with substantial work experience in public health.
• Significant and proven of experience (at least 7 years) in development and implementation of programmes within the health sector, governance and strengthening government health system in Nepal.
• Strong technical knowledge of governance, accountability and transparency issues within health sector and familiarity with latest advancements in the field particularly with a view to improve health system performance.
• Knowledge of international best practice on health policy, planning, financing, budgeting and governance.
• Knowledge of monitoring / critical analysis of planning and budgeting in health system.
• Knowledge of the public procurement and financial management in Nepal.
• Experience on communicating evidence effectively to better planning, decision making, and accountability within government.
• Knowledge and experience of working closely with supporting / implementing health programmes with measurable outcomes (preferably large-scale TA programmes).
• Deep understanding of the operations of the Government of Nepal, FMoHP, MoSD / PMoHP and other relevant provincial entities and familiarity with all spheres of government.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, budgeting and programme control.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; strong leadership skills; self-starter, able to work independently or as part of a team; critical thinking and problem-solving skill; ability to make and articulate clear decisions; strong internal and external communication and facilitation skills; ability to collaborate and be a team worker and excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel within Nepal.

Benefits

As per HERD International terms and conditions.

Application process

• Closing date for applications is: 05 July 2022.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
• Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate).

Other information

• As an equal opportunity employer, Options Consultancy Services is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage or civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Options Consultancy Services.
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Applicants must have the right to live and work in Nepal.