Senior Manager, Health Financing Strategy at Flare Emergency Response

About the role

We are looking for a government financing expert with experience in health financing. In this role, you will focus on a new frontier of how to advocate, support, and allocate funding for Emergency Medical Services in Kenya and then regionally. You should be a sharp analytical thinker, a stronger relationship builder, and deeply understand government budgeting cycles and processes.

• Collaborate with government partners to design, implement, and evaluate  EMS financing policies and programs.
• Provide technical assistance and advisory support to government stakeholders on EMS financing strategies and budget allocation.
• Get government budgets approved that include budget lines for EMS including both pre-hospital care & referral services.
• Conduct data analysis and develop financial models to assess the impact of EMS financing policies on healthcare access, quality, and affordability.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of health financing mechanisms, including public insurance schemes and budget allocations related to EMS and referral services.
• Support capacity-building initiatives to strengthen government institutions' ability to plan, budget, and allocate resources towards EMS.
• Generate evidence-based recommendations to inform policy decisions and improve the efficiency and equity of EMS financing.
• Stay abreast of global trends and best practices in EMS financing and contribute to knowledge sharing within the organization and with external partners.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Public Health, Health Economics, Health Policy, or a related field.
• Substantial experience working in health financing, health economics, or health policy, in collaboration with government agencies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software to analyze health financing data and develop financial models.
• Strong understanding of government budgeting processes and experience in analyzing government budgets, preferably in the healthcare sector.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance and advisory support to government stakeholders, with a focus on health financing strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, including government officials and donors.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment, with a commitment to achieving results and driving impact in the health sector.