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Palladium GroupHealth Systems Strengthening and Transition Advisor – Namibia Consultant
Palladium Group seeks a consultant to serve as a Health Systems Strengthening and Transition Advisor for a short-term project in Namibia. This engagement supports the United…
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Palladium Group seeks a consultant to serve as a Health Systems Strengthening and Transition Advisor for a short-term project in Namibia. This engagement supports the United States Government and the Government of Namibia in planning a responsible technical and financial transition of the national HIV response to local ownership and full government funding. The advisor will evaluate current health systems, identify transitional risks, support domestic resource mobilization, and facilitate alignment…
Job Description
Palladium Group seeks a consultant to serve as a Health Systems Strengthening and Transition Advisor for a short-term project in Namibia. This engagement supports the United States Government and the Government of Namibia in planning a responsible technical and financial transition of the national HIV response to local ownership and full government funding. The advisor will evaluate current health systems, identify transitional risks, support domestic resource mobilization, and facilitate alignment among stakeholders.
The ideal candidate possesses extensive professional background collaborating with the United States Government and civil society organizations in Namibia. This role suits professionals with deep familiarity with foreign assistance programs, public health sustainability, and health system components such as supply chain management, human resources, governance, and financing. The consultancy spans a duration of two to three calendar months.
Palladium Group operates as an equal opportunity employer, offering engagement opportunities without discrimination based on protected characteristics like race, age, religion, sex, national origin, or disability.
Responsibilities
- Assess Namibia's HIV program across key health system components to determine donor dependency and transition readiness
- Identify critical gaps and vulnerabilities that might disrupt HIV service continuity during the handover
- Recommend targeted capacity-building interventions to enhance independent management by the Government of Namibia
- Evaluate domestic resource mobilization options and financing mechanisms for long-term sustainability
- Co-facilitate alignment meetings and stakeholder planning sessions involving United States Government partners and the Ministry of Health and Social Services
- Review health workforce capacity, data systems functionality, and public financial management mechanisms
- Develop and submit a detailed workplan and methodology for approval prior to substantive work
Requirements
- Substantial professional experience working for or with the United States Government in Namibia
- Substantial professional experience working for or with civil society organizations in Namibia
- Clear understanding of current investment strategies used by the Global Fund and the United States Government
Qualifications
- Direct prior work experience with the Global Fund and the United States Government in Namibia for HIV foreign assistance
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What is the employment type and duration for this role?
This is a full-time consultancy position with a period of performance lasting between 2 and 3 calendar months.
Where is this job located and is it remote?
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What are the key experience requirements?
Candidates must have substantial prior professional experience working for or with both the United States Government and civil society organizations in Namibia, along with a clear understanding of United States Government and Global Fund investment strategies.
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