Молодший спеціаліст з питань економіки охорони здоров’я/ Junior Health Economist

Deloitte is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Junior Health Economist in support of the USAID/ Ukaid Health Reform Support (HRS). The position is full-time and will be based in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Project Background and Summary:

The purpose of the USAID/UKAID Health Reform Support is to support a transparent, accountable, and effective health care system that is capable of meeting the health needs of the Ukrainian people. Advancing health sector reforms, enhancing transparency, and tackling corruption will reduce out-of-pocket payments and improve access and availability of high quality, evidence-based health care services for Ukrainians. Elimination of corruption is a cross-cutting theme across all objectives to be achieved by this activity, which include: 

1. Improve health sector governance.
2. Support the transformation of the healthcare financing model.
3. Strengthen the health workforce.
4. Enhance transparency, accountability and responsiveness of the health care system.
5. Improve service delivery system at all levels.

Background/Objective

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the HRS Objective 2 ‘Support the transformation of the healthcare financing model’ (Health Finance) team, the Junior Health Economist will be responsible for supporting project activities assigned to her/him. Such tasks will include providing a comprehensive support in the implementation of the project-related activities, ensuring smooth operation and compliance of implementation with USAID rules and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Health Finance team in the overall implementation of the Objective activities
• Assist Health Finance team in coordinating the implementation of the Objective activities with the stakeholders, partner organizations, CSOs, etc.
• Support planning, monitoring and evaluation process of the relevant Objective activities
• Provide logistical and technical support for the training events and other meetings as tasked by the team
• Organize and monitor HRS events related to the Health Finance team’s mandate
• Provide support to follow-up activities after the training events
• Cooperate with the HRS staff to maximize productivity
• Coordinate efforts within the team and with external consultants efficiently
• Complete any necessary administrative tasks for the Health Finance team, such as research, emails, scheduling meetings, etc.
• Assist in technical research and analysis related to health financing reforms, as required
• Prepare presentation materials
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Qualification requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, health economics or other related areas
• One (1) or more years of experience in the relevant field
• Understanding of Ukraine’s health system
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Keen attention to detail and an aptitude for problem-solving
• Ability to proactively address potential issues
• Collaborative working style and team-player attitude
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven work environment
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Spoken and written language proficiency in English and Ukrainian required (writing samples may be requested)

Qualified candidates are expected to send their CVs, cover letters, and two professional letters of reference/reference contacts to [email protected] no later than  January 3, 2021. Please indicate the following in the subject field of the email: “Junior Health Economist”. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.