Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, February 17 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
• Background
Leveraging its expertise in health economics and financing, ThinkWell will collaborate closely with the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)’s ATOM Coalition (Access to Oncology Medicines) on an upcoming project in Zambia to identify, develop, and implement sustainable financing models that can overcome the economic barriers hindering the distribution and affordability of oncology treatments.

Job Responsibilities
The consultant will conduct several activities in collaboration with the ThinkWell and ATOM Coalition teams. These include:
Information collation:
• Support the ThinkWell team in gathering relevant health financing data, which may include contacting local stakeholders for budget and expenditure information.
• Conduct detailed stakeholder mapping to identify key ministerial departments, relevant civil society organizations, and other oncology financing influencers.
• Develop a schematic overview of health financing flows in the context of expanding access to oncology services, visualizing different sources of funding and pooling structures.
Qualitative data collection:
• Identify and conduct outreach to key stakeholders that are relevant to project objectives.
• Lead a series of key informant interviews to gather information from decision-makers on health financing and medicines pricing in Zambia.
• Validate data analysis and provide insights and inputs into key findings for the ThinkWell team.
Health financing and market dynamics expertise:
• Review and support report write up of final report in collaboration with ThinkWell staff.
• Contribute to the development of findings and recommendations as a subject matter expert.
• Help ensure technical accuracy and relevancy of all materials produced.
Partner coordination:
• Attend in-person meetings during ATOM Coalition country visits between February to May (schedules to be provided during onboarding).
• Meet with ThinkWell US-based staff on a regular basis and participate in periodic meetings with the ATOM Coalition on an ad hoc basis to share insights and findings.
• Support local validation workshop in collaboration with ThinkWell and ATOM Coalition staff.

Requirements
• BA/BS and 10+ years of experience or graduate degree and 8+ years of experience. Degrees in health financing, economics, health economics, public health, or other related degrees preferred.
• Substantive, relevant work experience in health systems with a development agency, NGO, or government. Adept at communicating technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Expertise on qualitative research design and data collection related to health financing.
• A strong understanding of the current health financing and market dynamics landscape in Zambia.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical capabilities.
• Outstanding writing and verbal presentation skills in English and the native language.
• Skilled at communicating technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with external strategic partners, donors, and key government stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• At ThinkWell, we understand that excellence comes in many forms and experiences. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We believe in the potential of all individuals and encourage those who may not meet every single listed qualification to still consider applying. Here at ThinkWell, it’s not just about ticking boxes – it’s about breaking barriers and building a team that is committed to making bold change.
• Please submit a CV in English detailing your experience with health financing and market dynamics experience. If you meet many but not all our qualifications, we encourage you to apply

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