Job Description

Job Opportunity 

(Internal/External) 

Performance Based Financing (PBF) Project Coordinator

Reference number: Rec/069/22

Closing Date: 11-August-22 

Location: Addis Ababa, Ministry of Health

Employment Type: Full time with definite term contract

Salary: As per the organization scale 

Aim of the project

Performance Based Financing (PBF) differs from classical health financing which relies on input financing for its activities that are not linked to any results produced by the health facility. In a supply side PBF health system strengthening approach, the financing of the health facility is linked with its performance. PBF creates a strong motivator for actors to perform better, improve health information systems and provide quality services. Currently Ministry of Health jointly with Cordaid Ethiopia is on the process of initiating pilot PBF project in three regions to look into the applicability of the program in Ethiopia.

Purpose of the position                                                       

The expert will be seconded at MOH and is responsible for the successful implementation of the PBF pilot project in Ethiopia under the three regional health bureaus. S/he will support, mentor, and monitor the regional teams working on the execution of the PBF project.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks 

 Coordination  Facilitate the implementation of the PBF-project in the three regions, making sure that all systems and procedures are in place and that the project will realize the results aimed for, formulated in the project implementation manual.

Ensuring that all the different parties of the PBF pilot project, the fund holder, contracting authorities, regulators, and community and external verifiers, are doing their respective duties and responsibilities as per the expected standards.

Provide technical guidance in the quantity and quality verifications of contracted HFs to the agreed guidelines in the Project Implementation Manual (PIM).Ensure the work on verification are conducted timely by liaising with regional health bureaus

Contracts, Work plans and Reviews

Support the Regions in the development of contracts for different providers.

Support the regions in the timely preparation of business plan by health facilities and signing of contracts with the health facilities, WHOs, ZHD and the CBOs

Coordinate National Review Meeting

Quantity and Quality Assurance and Invoicing

Regularly analyse the performance of the quantity and quality of the PBF data of all the contracted health facilities and Woreda Health offices, as well as the payments

Report on trends in the data and correct any anomalies and outliers.

Coordinate the periodic review and revision of the Quantity Indicator list, the Quality assessment tools and the PIM.

Ensure that the (verified) final invoices for payment of the PBF-subsidies submitted by the Regional Health bureau are accurate and sent timely to the Fund holder, so that payments can be made in a timely manner.

Compile quarterly narrative progress reports. 

Training and coaching  Organize regular trainings and support/coaching for all entities in the Pilot Project Implementation regions. Attend to other duties as directed and instructed by the line manager 

Job Requirements

Qualifications and experience required 

§  Master’s degree in Health Economics, Public Health, Medicine, or any other, similar qualifications in this field.

§  Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in Ethiopian health system.

§  Minimum of 7 years of experience in managing a multi stakeholder health related project.

§  Ability to lead and manage the multi stakeholder PBF-project, making sure that all PBF-actors are playing their required role effectively.

§  Knowledgeable to the health financing reform programs of the Ministry of Health

§  Knowledge of and experience with the Ethiopian HMIS system and DHIS2.

§  Prior working experience with quality improvement in a public health organization is an advantage.

§  Good experience with relevant computer software packages like MS Word, Excel, Power Point is a must

Knowledge and Skills

§  Knowledge of the PBF approach will be an advantage

§  Possess good organizational and planning skills.

§  Effective communications – a team player, with the ability to establish a team and to work as a team, adapting to different personalities and situations, maintaining positive working relations.

§  Knowledge of and working experience in the region is an added advantage.

§  Proven quantitative and qualitative analytical skills. Ability to analyze and present data in well written reports. Experience in preparing attractive reports, presentations and in facilitating skills.

§  Ability to work and succeed under distant supervision and guidance, meeting deadlines.

§  Good command (in writing and verbally) of the local language and English language.

§  Willing to work and to frequently travel long distances within the assigned regions and other parts of Ethiopia.

Core Competences

§  Leadership

§  Collaboration

§  Integrity

§  Organizational Awareness

§  Networking

§  Planning & Organization

§  Problem solving

§  Analytical 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can submit their application letter and CV written in English, with email contact details of at least 3 professional references including immediate line manager to the following email hr.ethiopia@cordaid.org. The vacancy reference number along with the title of the post needs to be written in the subject of the email. 

Please note due to urgency of the vacancy, the selection may be done on a rolling basis. 

CORDAID is an equal opportunities employer and women are strongly encouraged to apply. 

All applications submitted cannot be returned. An integrity check will be part of the recruitment procedure. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.