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Organization: The African Development Bank (AfDB)
Reports to: Resident Representative
Position N°: 50063250
Reference: ADB/16/052
Grade: LP4
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About AFDB:
The
African Development Bank office in Kampala (UGFO) was established to strengthen
dialogue between the Bank and Government, development partners, the private
sector, and the civil society, in the design of its development policy and
programs, as well as on implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the poverty
reduction strategy. The office also supports the operational functions of the
Bank Group in launching and follow up of projects and programs in Uganda. The
major functions of the office fall under the major areas of: country
programming, project administration, promoting participation, regional
integration, and aid co-ordination, in line with the partnership principles and
with a view to increasing development effectiveness and impact.
About OSHD:
The
Human Development Department (OSHD) is in charge of the Bank’s operations in
the social sector (including education, health and social protection). The
Department carries out its work within the overall goal of poverty reduction
and in conformity with established Bank policies and strategies on education,
health, and social protection. The Department includes three Divisions: (i)
Health (OSHD.3), (ii) Education, Science and Technology (OSHD.2), and (iii)
Poverty Reduction and Social Protection (OSHD.1). It is guided by the Bank’s
Human Capital Development Strategy which focuses on increasing competitiveness
and employment opportunities; ensuring value for money and accountability for
improved service delivery; and ensuring inclusion and social cohesion.
Job Summary: The Principal Health Economist at the Uganda
Country Office (UGFO) will be expected to apply the theories and techniques of
health economics in the relevant range of duties assigned to her/him. This will
include, inter alia, analysis of trends and modalities of health systems
financing, value for money analysis, review of national health and social
policies and strategies in the light of international experience and
utilisation of economic approaches in the design of the Bank’s projects and
strategies.  The incumbent will also
serve as the focal point of OSHD in Uganda and be in charge of relevant range
of duties assigned to him/her in other areas of social sector (namely,
education and social protection) in the country.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
1. Formulate and propose
Bank’s Country Assistance Strategies for the Social Sector by:
  • Carry out analyses of the social situation in
    the country, and in particular the health system, and analysing  systems and  financing constraints, collecting and
    analysing data on demographic trends, human, material and infrastructure
    resources, as well as  financing and
    equity indicators;
  • In charge of recommending social sector
    studies/projects/programs to be included in the Bank’s lending program for
    each country, particularly in the areas of medical education, e-health,
    governance, health insurance, private sector, pharmaceutical and
    biomedical industry;
  • Overseeing Economic and Sector Work (ESWs) to
    inform country dialogue and policies including public expenditures
    reviews, Public Expenditure Tracking Surveys (PETS), evidence-based
    costing and budgeting exercises  and
    other economic analyses pertaining to social sector;
  • In charge of preparing terms of reference and
    supervising studies in the social sector, and in particular, health sector
    and assisting borrowers in recruiting consultants, as well as reviewing
    and approving reports;
  • Initiating and maintaining a high level
    policy dialogue with borrowers and other agencies involved in the
    social  sector but more particularly
    in the health sector;
  • Guiding the Government/Bank’s Management on
    proposed health sector strategies and policies and future operational
    plans.  In particular, review
    technical issues, and propose recommendations relevant to socio-economic
    policies and their relationship with other sectors within the Bank.
2. Initiate and conduct
missions to:
  • Identify, prepare, appraise and launch health
    projects/programs for Bank-financing and contribute to the same processes
    for social sector projects/programs;
  • Carry out financial and economic analysis
    underpinning health projects and provide recommendations regarding the
    amounts and terms and conditions of the Bank’s loans and grants.
3. Carry out technical
supervision, mid-term review and project completion missions of on-going social
projects/programs, more particularly in the health sector by:
  • In charge of monitoring the achievements of
    Bank-funded programs;
  • Conducting analysis of Bank project economic
    and financial performance including cost- effectiveness, cost-benefit,
    benefit incidence analysis and as the case may be, impact analysis;
  • Preparing and monitoring portfolio
    performance reports for the social sector and in particular, in the Health
    sector.
4. Identify and
coordinate the needs for co-financing social projects/programs  and initiate proposals for funding by: 
  • Operationalizing an integrated approach to
    sustainable development, taking into account  cross-cutting issues i.e. poverty,
    environment, population, gender and institutional development;
  • In charge of reviewing social sector aid
    programs of other donor agencies and determining financing gaps;
  • Representing the Bank/Department at national
    and international relevant meetings;
5. Perform other
technical and administrative duties as required by the Manager or Director by:
  • In charge of participating in working groups,
    committees and meetings and assisting other staff assigned to same or
    related functions;
  • Reviewing reports prepared by consultants on
    social sector issues and make recommendations to the Division Manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the African
    Development Bank Principal Health Economist career opportunity should hold
    a Master’s Degree in Economics with concentration in Health Economics
    and/or Economics of Service Delivery;
  • At least six years of relevant experience;
  • Significant experience in analysis of health
    policies and strategies in developing countries, particularly in Africa;
  • Proven ability to deal with sensitive issues
    in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working
    relationships with colleagues;
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills, with a
    proven track record of working within teams and creating an empowering and
    self-development oriented work environment;
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and write
    effectively in English or French, with a good working knowledge of the
    other language. Fluency in English will be an asset;
  • Competence in the use of the Bank’s standard
    software applications (as a minimum Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
NB: This Position does not attract international
Terms and Conditions of Employment. (Incumbents of the Position will be
considered as Local Staff and will not have International Status).
How to Apply:
All
candidates who wish to join the African Development Bank in the aforementioned
capacity are encouraged to Apply Online by visiting Link below.
Deadline: 14th April, 2016

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