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Senior Advisor-Policy and Advocacy, Strengthening Local Level Health System (SLLHS) in Bangladesh
Contract Type: Regular | Job Location: Dhaka | No. Of Vacancies: 01









Save the Children is seeking a Senior Advisor – Policy and Advocacy for an anticipated 5-year USAID-funded Strengthening Local Level Health Systems program in Bangladesh. The program focuses on improving health outcomes for all Bangladeshi nationals.  This will be done through support to local health authorities to strengthen systems to deliver quality, equitable and integrated public health services.

You can be part of Save the Children, the world’s leading independent organization for children. In Bangladesh, we have been working for more than 50 years with strong presence and reputation. We invite applications from potential candidates who have long experience in Health and Nutrition Sector and have spent a substantial time in a leadership role. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements will be flexible for the potential female candidates. 

The Opportunity

The Senior Advisor (Policy and Advocacy) will be responsible for the overall technical oversight, sustainability, and resilience of the activity and is specifically responsible for national level coordination, advocacy with relevant directorates and ministries that support strengthening public health systems in a sustainable manner. S/he will support national technical and operational guidelines and strategies to support local level public health systems operationalized. S/he will liaise with the MOHFW and engage in crucial conversations and facilitate dialogue with different stakeholders supporting public health system resilience to mitigate shocks and stressors. S/he will advocate project best practices/lessons learned for incorporate into national policies/strategies.
 

This position will be located in Dhaka and is contingent upon donor approval and funding.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum of ten years’ progressively experience in a senior role managing large, complex, and integrated programs of similar scope and dollar value. 
  • Familiarity with Bangladesh Health Sector Plan and operation of MOHFW and other ministries. 
  • Current relationship with relevant Bangladeshi stakeholders (MOHFW, donors, private sector, civil society). 
  • Experience in advocacy and facilitating policy dialogue and suggest policy changes with MOHFW. 
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with the government, donors, the private sector, and community organizations to advance health objectives. 
  • Previous experience working on USG programs or other donor funded programs with similar health objectives.  
  • Excellent interpersonal, writing, and English language oral presentation skills. 
  • Master’s degree or other advanced degree (PhD, MD) in public health; health system strengthening; health finance and budgeting; development studies, social sciences, or management; and other relevant fields.  

Contract Type: Regular

Job Location: Dhaka

No. of vacancies: 01 (One)

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

  • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
  • All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
  • Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations

For a detailed job description and to apply online, please visit:
https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/4882

Application deadline: December 30, 2023

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview

‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.