NPO (Health System Strengthening)

The position supports the development, review, and implementation of national health policies and strategies to improve health outcomes and health system performance in Lesotho. The role involves advising on health policies, strengthening health systems, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to achieve national health goals aligned with WHO guidelines and Sustainable Development Goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of national health policies, strategies, and regulatory frameworks to improve health outcomes and health system performance
• Support policies that ensure equitable access to affordable, quality healthcare services for all Basotho, particularly vulnerable and underserved populations, in line with Universal Health Coverage goals
• Analyze health data, research findings, and emerging trends to inform strategic decision-making and policy formulation within the Ministry of Health
• Strengthen accountability, transparency, leadership, and regulatory oversight across the health sector to enhance service delivery and resource utilization
• Foster collaboration between government ministries, development partners, donors, civil society organizations, and health service providers to achieve national health goals
• Advise on policies and programmes that promote health education, disease prevention, epidemic preparedness, and the control of priority diseases such as HIV/AIDS, TB, and non-communicable diseases
• Establish and oversee monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess policy effectiveness, measure impact, and recommend improvements
• Ensure that national health policies and programmes are aligned with WHO guidelines, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and regional and global health commitments and standards
• Perform any other duties as might be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• University degree in medicine, nursing, midwifery, public health, sciences, international development or a related discipline and an advanced degree, at least at master's level, in public health, epidemiology, related science or health discipline
• Post-graduate training or specialization in health systems and/or health planning, management, or health economics is desirable
• At least five years of relevant experience in health-sector policy, strategy development, and planning at national or sub-national levels, some in an international work environment
• At least four years of experience in health planning and/or financing within a governmental institution or international organization serving resource-limited or middle-income countries
• Significant experience in health systems strengthening, health policy analysis, and health financing reform, including Universal Health Coverage initiatives is desirable
• Experience working with WHO, other United Nations agencies, and/or international non-governmental organizations is an added advantage
• Ability to formulate, review, and implement health policies, strategies, and regulatory frameworks responsive to national priorities
• Ability to plan, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate health systems, including primary-healthcare-based approaches and health systems transformation and reform
• Ability to analyze health financing options and policy implications to advance Universal Health Coverage
• Ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize health data, research findings, and emerging trends to inform evidence-based policy formulation
• Ability to provide sound methodological and technical guidance on health policy to multiple stakeholders and partners
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparing reports, presentations, and technical documents
• Ability to integrate, synthesize, and communicate complex health-policy concepts and ideas to diverse audiences
• Ability to collaborate with government ministries, development partners, donors, civil society, and other stakeholders to build consensus and drive policy coherence
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while exercising sound judgment
• Expert knowledge of English is essential
• Beginners knowledge of French is desirable

Skills

• Health Policy Development
• Public Health Systems Strengthening
• Health Financing Policy Analysis
• Universal Health Coverage
• Health Planning
• Health Economics
• Health Policy Analysis
• Health System Transformation
• Primary Healthcare Approaches
• Health Data Analytics
• Evidence-based Policymaking
• Health Strategy Implementation
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Technical Guidance on Health Policy
• Report Writing
• Presentation Skills
• Health Research Synthesis
• Health Sector Monitoring

Languages

English, French