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| Senior Program Specialist - Governance, Equity and Health |
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Position Number: 335
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Salary Range: $86,383 - $107,979. This position may be filled at a lower level of experience (i.e. minimum of 5 years for Senior Program Officer - $81,524 - $97,867).
Duration: Indeterminate
Closing Date: September 28, 2008 at Midnight (Canadian EST)
Who Can Apply: IDRC employees and the general public
Job Details
Job Overview
The Governance, Equity and Health (GEH) Program supports research in developing regions to promote equitable provision of public health and health care services. This includes research on financing, delivery, access and governance challenges across a number of themes and regions. As a member of one or two multi-disciplinary teams, the Senior Program Specialist identifies critical research issues; assists in developing the research strategy; and takes the lead in reviewing, developing, monitoring, managing and evaluating a portfolio of research projects. In particular, he/she will be involved in developing the portfolio on health equity and financing of health and social services, including political and governance dimensions, with a focus on Latin America and South Asia. Also, he/she will be expected to contribute to the Globalization, Growth and Poverty Program focusing on related issues of social protection, public finance and poverty/inequality.
Candidate Profile
Education
Graduate degree, preferably a PhD, and record of research and publication in a relevant social science discipline such as in health economics, health financing or public finance with a public health background
Experience
This position requires eight years of relevant experience, which includes: conducting research managing and evaluating research projects developing and monitoring budgets establishing and building partnerships capacity building such as teaching, mentoring and supervising working in developing regions
Language
Bilingual (English/French) position at a superior level for written expression and at an intermediate level for oral expression and comprehension Proficiency in Spanish is an asset
Knowledge
Knowledge of health financing, social and economic policy issues in developing regions Knowledge of the global public health arena and the donor landscape with a view to additional sources of funding for IDRC supported projects
Competencies
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills (orally and in writing) Superior planning, organizing, coordinating and negotiation skills under pressure Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Innovative, creative and flexible team player Ability to manage complex and diverse projects while traveling or in the field Ability to establish, manage and monitor relationships with stakeholders Ability to provide advice and guidance to stakeholders and senior management Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team including diverse cultures, expertise and experiences Awareness of and sensitivity to individual, gender and cultural differences
Additional Information
This position requires a willingness to travel internationally, an average of 60-90 days per year.
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