Job Title: Policy and Planning Advisor
Location: Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Options Consultancy Services was established in 1992 as a wholly owned
subsidiary of the international social business, Marie Stopes
International. Our initial work centred around providing technical
expertise, programme design monitoring and evaluation support to DFID as
the Resource Centre in Population and Reproductive Health. Improving
access to reproductive and maternal health services remains a core area
of our work.
The Millennium Development Goals placed a strong
emphasis on maternal and child health, and improving the health of women
and girls has remained central to Options’ mission. Our work has grown
to encompass expertise across the health sector in order to build
effective and equitable health systems.Since 1992, Options has worked in
more than 50 countries, and has been responsible for launching a number
of high profile programmes, most recently the Girl Generation and
MamaYe! programmes. We lead and manage numerous health sector
programmes on behalf of international donors, in particular UK Aid
(DFID), KfW, the World Bank and foundations. Structure Our programmes
operate through programme offices including in India, Tanzania, Sierra
Leone, Nepal, Malawi, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique and Kenya.
Our
head office is in St Katharine Docks in central London.Options UK was
launched in 2006, conducting high quality public health research,
insight and analysis for health and social care organisations across the
UK.In 2015 we set up a non-profit subsidiary, Options for International
Health, to pursue new avenues for our work to transform the health of
women and children.GovernanceOptions is a private limited company,
wholly owned by Marie Stopes International (MSI). Our surpluses are
given as Gift Aid to MSI and make a significant contribution to MSI’s
mission of children by choice, not chance.Options' Board of Directors
sets the objectives and strategic direction of the company. Simon Cooke,
CEO of MSI is chair of the Board. Other Board members are Phillip D
Harvey, Timothy W Rutter and Jo Elms.
Job Description
We’re
seeking an experienced individual, who will be successfully leading on
policy and planning to our team in Tanzania of the UK-Aid funded Women’s
Integrated Sexual Health (WISH2ACTION) programme. He/She will implement
relevant policies to ensure access to high quality of SHRR/FP to the
team and consultants based in Tanzania, and enable us to achieve above
and beyond key performance indicators.
Responsibilities:
The
Policy and Planning Advisor will be responsible for implementing
policies that ensure access to high quality SRH/FP for all and securing
government commitments through evidence based planning and resource flow
for human resources, commodities and service provision. The Advisor
will work closely with the National Ownership Lead and Evidence and
Accountability Advisor in Tanzania as well as the Regional Policy and
Planning Specialist in Nairobi, Options’ staff in London, and consortium
partners in Tanzania to ensure policy and planning approaches
strategically strengthen government stewardship over SRH/FP in Tanzania.
Person specification:
Other information:
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- At least an Undergraduate degree in public health, health management or related field.
- At least ten years’ work experience, with significant experience in the provision of technical assistance including remote support.
- Strong experience on the development and roll-out of health policies;
- Strong experience in facilitating evidence based planning and budgeting processes to track progress on health indicators and commitments;
- Solid understanding of the health sector, including the relationship between national and sub-national levels and engagement with civil society, parliamentarians and regional health groups.
Other information:
Options is an equal opportunities employer
Overseas candidates require to have the right to work in Tanzania.
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.
How to apply:
How to apply:
Application process:
- To apply, please send your CV with a summary note of your skills and experience to Michael Cavanagh at wish@options.co.uk. Candidates should state the role (Tanzania-P&P – WISH2ACTION) in the subject header.
- Closing date 10th May: Please note that the closing date for this vacancy is for guidance only. Applications will be screened upon receipt and this vacancy may be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.
- Due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Interviews may be organised directly with shortlisted applicants on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the closing date.
- Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including identification check, employment references, right to work verification, credit check and criminal record check (where appropriate).
