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Health Specialist
Plan International. Provide overall technical oversight to project implementation .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in public health and health systems strengthening, with a strong focus on program design, implementation, and evaluation. Capable of fostering stakeholder engagement and capacity building while ensuring alignment with organizational standards and best practices.
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Public Health ExpertiseProgram ManagementTechnical AssistanceStakeholder EngagementCapacity Strengthening
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Hard Skills
Program DesignImplementation MonitoringEvaluationData AnalysisHealth Systems StrengtheningEvidence-Based StrategiesTechnical GuidanceQuality AssuranceCommunity DevelopmentInclusive Development Approaches
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationNegotiationCollaborationTrainingIndependent Work
Tools & Technologies
MS OfficeCanva
Industry Keywords
Health PolicyDevelopment ProgrammingSafeguardingGender EqualityRights-Based ApproachesPartnership ManagementSocial Impact Programs
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide overall technical oversight to project implementation
- Develop and guide evidence-based health systems strengthening strategies
- Support improvements in local health governance and promote effective, inclusive, and responsive health service delivery
- Analyze relevant data, trends, and contextual information to inform program strategies and technical approaches
- Provide technical guidance in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of program interventions
- Ensure activities are evidence-based, context-appropriate, and aligned with program objectives and organizational standards
- Contribute technical expertise to planning, implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance processes
- Prepare technical papers, briefs, and inputs for communication materials
- Review project reports and provide technical feedback prior to submission
- Document lessons learned and contribute to shared learning across partners
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders, partners, and relevant institutions
- Participate in meetings, consultations, workshops, and coordination activities
- Provide technical support and advice to stakeholders
- Foster collaboration and information sharing among partners and stakeholders
- Conduct regular field visits to provide technical assistance and monitor implementation progress
- Identify competency gaps of project/partner staff and support capacity-building activities
- Work closely with government stakeholders, implementing partners, and local communities
- Report to the Project Manager
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Health Management, or related discipline
- Strong understanding of public health, health systems, community development, program management, and inclusive development approaches
- Knowledge of technical standards, policies, and best practices relevant to health and development programming
- Familiarity with safeguarding, protection, gender equality, and rights-based approaches
- Understanding of stakeholder engagement, capacity strengthening, and partnership management in development or social impact programs
- Minimum of 4–5 years of relevant experience in public health, health systems, development programming, or related fields
- Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs or projects
- Experience working with government institutions, development organizations, civil society groups, communities, or private sector partners
- Experience providing technical assistance, capacity strengthening, and program quality support
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and Canva
- Strong written and verbal communication; effective in negotiation, coordination, and representation with multiple stakeholders
- Able to work independently and collaboratively; capable of supporting and training local staff; comfortable working in community settings using participatory approaches
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and ensure high-quality technical outputs
- Successful completion of required pre-employment safeguarding checks
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive compensation package (local T&C)