National Professional Officer - Health Financing

Job Posting Organization:
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Established on April 7, 1948, WHO's mission is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve vulnerable populations. With over 7,000 employees and operations in more than 150 countries, WHO works to address global health challenges and improve health systems worldwide. The organization focuses on various health issues, including communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases, health systems, and emergency response, among others. WHO's strategic objectives are guided by the General Programme of Work (GPW) and the European Programme of Work (EPW), which aim to accelerate progress towards Health for All and strengthen health systems globally.

Job Overview:
The National Professional Officer - Health Financing position at WHO involves leading health financing initiatives in Ukraine, with a focus on advancing Universal Health Coverage and reducing financial hardship. The incumbent will provide technical advice to national counterparts, including the Ministry of Health and the National Health Service of Ukraine, on health financing policy and reform. This role requires coordination of WHO's health financing workstream, ensuring alignment with national policy dialogue and health sector coordination. The officer will oversee the generation and use of evidence to support health financing reforms, manage donor-financed initiatives, and represent WHO in discussions with national authorities and stakeholders. The position demands a strong understanding of health systems and financing policies, as well as the ability to translate analysis" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">technical analysis into actionable policy advice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and provide technical leadership for the design, implementation, and monitoring of WHO's health financing workstream, ensuring alignment with the Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) and Biennial Collaborative Agreement (BCA).
• Provide technical advice to national partners on health financing policies and reforms, focusing on strategic purchasing and public financial management.
• Identify priority areas for collaboration and capacity development in health financing, translating these into deliverable workplans.
• Lead the generation and use of evidence to support health financing policy and reform, overseeing data analysis and the production of technical products.
• Ensure effective implementation of health financing activities under donor initiatives, monitoring results and reporting to stakeholders.
• Represent WHO in discussions with national authorities and development partners, contributing to policy dialogue and coordination mechanisms.
• Supervise staff working on health financing, providing direction and support for their professional development.
• Strengthen national capacity in health financing through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Organize and support WHO missions and high-level engagements on health financing, ensuring follow-up on recommendations.

Required Qualifications:
Essential qualifications include a university degree in business administration, management, economics, health economics, health policy, public health, or social and political sciences with a concentration in health financing. Desirable qualifications include a Master's degree or postgraduate degree in any of the aforementioned fields. Candidates must demonstrate substantial experience in health systems strengthening and health financing, with at least five years of professional experience working with national health authorities and contributing to health financing policy processes. Experience in WHO/UN and international agencies is desirable, particularly in providing policy advice in transition or post-crisis settings.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's level university degree in relevant fields such as business administration, management, economics, health economics, health policy, public health, or social and political sciences, with a focus on health financing. A Master's degree or postgraduate qualification in these areas is considered an asset.

Experience:
The position requires at least five years of professional experience in health systems strengthening, with a significant focus on health financing. Candidates should have experience working with national health authorities, purchasing agencies, and international organizations, as well as demonstrated involvement in health financing policy processes and policy dialogue.

Languages:
Essential languages include expert knowledge of English and Ukrainian. Intermediate knowledge of any other UN language is considered desirable.

Additional Notes:
This is a National Professional Officer position, and only applications from nationals of Ukraine will be accepted. The remuneration for this position starts at an annual base salary of USD 64,825, subject to mandatory deductions. Staff members are entitled to 30 days of annual leave. The position may involve a written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment as part of the screening process. WHO is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of underrepresented Member States. The organization adheres to high ethical standards and has a zero-tolerance policy towards abusive conduct.