PBF Project Zonal Focal Person 47 views

Reference number: Rec/051/22

Introduction

CORDAID is a Dutch, international non-governmental organization which combines 100 years of experience and expertise in emergency aid and structural poverty eradication. CORDAID believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for a just and sustainable society where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion tear up societies, we connect people and communities. We also stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders, to make a difference where it is most needed. Together with more than 600 partner organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America we structurally improve the living conditions of the poorest and most excluded populations – the bottom billion.

Aim of the Organizational Unit

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 their HMIS and provide quality services. Cordaid has long been a pioneer in the implementation of Performance Based Financing (PBF) in the health sector.

Purpose of the position

The position holder is responsible for the successful implementation of the PBF project at the Zonal level. S/he will support, mentor, and monitor the local team based in the assigned Zone in the execution of the PBF project in all aspects of the PBF- project implementation with a special focus on improving the quantity and quality of the health services provided by the health facilities participating in the PBF-project to and monitors the progress and performance.

Responsibilities and Accountability

Coordination, Effective Field Processes

• Coordinate the PBF functions at the Zonal level in close consultation with the Zonal health department.
• Facilitate the implementation of the PBF-project in the zone, making sure that all systems and procedures are in place and that the project will realize the results aimed for, formulated in the proposal approved by the Netherlands Embassy, federal ministry of health (FMoH) and are in line with the Project Implementation Manual,
• Coordinate the PBF-project, its activities and the roles/responsibilities of all local actors involved in the project,
• Responsible for the overall daily organization, financial, & administrative management of the field office PBF project,

Contracts, Work plans and Reviews

• Support the Zonal health departments in the timely preparation of business plan by health facilities and signing of contracts among zonal health department and health facilities, WHOs, and the CBO’s,
• Support the Zonal health departments in the formulation of quarterly basis PBF-project management work plans and operational budgets,
• Support the quarterly reviews undertaken by the Woreda Health Offices and the Zonal Health Department focusing on the quality component of the PBF-project,

Supportive supervision, Mentorship 

• Provide facilitative Supervision to all PBF implementing health facilities, district health office,
• Provide technical support to the zonal health department experts and verifiers and ensure they follow the PIM processes properly,
•  Conduct regular performance monitoring of zonal health department experts/verifiers and provide mentorship,

Database system

• In liaison with zonal HMIS focal person and PBF data expert function as the focal person for the maintenance and use of the PBF-database system linked to DHIS2

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 in liaison with the Data Expert and zonal HMIS expert,
• Conduct follow-up and report on trends in the data and advice on any anomalies and out layers. Investigate on abnormalities of the results of data and recommend about changes where needed,
• Contribute to 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 are accurate and sent timely to the PBF regional focal person, so that payments can be made in a timely manner.
•  Monitor the progress of the PBF-project and identify key challenges and come up with solutions to solve them, this in close consultation with the PBF regional focal person

Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Health Economics, Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, or any other, similar qualifications in this field.
2. Professional certification in clinical quality of care and management of quality improvement strategies.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in Ethiopian Public Health Services.
4. Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing a multi stakeholder health project and a team.
5. Ability to lead and manage the multi stakeholder PBF-project, making sure that all PBF-actors are playing their required role effectively.
6. Knowledge of and experience with the Ethiopian HMIS system and DHIS2.
7. Prior working experience with quality improvement in a public health organization is an advantage.
8. Good experience with relevant computer software packages like MS Word, Excel, Power Point is a must

Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of and working experience at the Zonal level is an advantage.
2. Effective internal 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.
3. Effective external communications – Good networking, representative, diplomatic and social skills, able to communicate and to liaise with the Regional Health Bureau, the Zonal Health Department, the Ethiopian Health Insurance Agency, the Woreda Health Offices and facilities involved in the PBF project, and other stakeholders relevant for the PBF-project.
4. 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.
5. Ability to work and succeed under distant supervision and guidance, meeting deadlines.
6. Good command (in writing and verbally) of the Amharic and English language.
7. Possess good organizational and planning skills.
8. Knowledge of the PBF approach will be an added advantage
9. Willing to work and to frequently travel long distances in the assigned Zone.
10. Able to ride and in the possession of an (Ethiopian) motorbike license.

Competences

1. Collaboration
2. Integrity
3. Organizational Awareness
4. Networking
5. Planning & Organization
6. Problem solving
7. Analytical