Health Workforce Management Specialist , Haiti

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates was ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms in 2012 and also named one of the top 40 international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in nearly 40 countries.

Abt Associates’ International Health Division (IHD) is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.

Opportunity

Abt Associates is seeking a Health Workforce Management Specialist for the Health Financing and Governance project, a global flagship project of USAID in Haiti focused on health financing, human resources for health, and capacity-building activities. In particular, the activity would focus on the development and operationalization of national human resource management policies, procedures, and systems. The position will be engaged in the coordination with various units and offices within and outside the ORMH and the MSPP. This person is responsible for leading the activities within the Haiti Abt office staff in collaboration with the government of Haiti, donors, implementing partners, and Abt/Bethesda office. The Health Workforce Management Specialist will regularly report to the COP to achieve results and stay on target in regards to workplan, budget, and USAID protocol. Specific duties include:

Coordinate activities on behalf of the HFG project for various units within the OMRH and MSPP, such as the UPE and the Human Resources Directorate Assist with the development and implementation of HR management policies and programmatic interventions

Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field (e.g. Public Health, Management, Business, etc.) with at least 7 years of revelant experience Demonstrated experience in health workforce management at a national level within low resource settings Demonstrated experience with developing national health workforce policies, developing medical and nursing training curiculuum and accrediting medical and nursing training instutions a plus. Fluent in French and English (oral and written) Experience and ability to work effectively with counterparts and various actors such as senior government officials

How to apply:

Interested candidates should apply through the Abt Associates website here