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About the Programme

The UK aid funded Women’s Integrated Sexual Health 2 (WISH 2) programme will support women and adolescents, including the poor and most marginalised, to have greater voice, choice and control over their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The programme is divided into two Lots, one covering Western and Central Africa (WCA) and one covering Eastern and Southern (ESA) Africa. The two Lots are implemented separately by different implementing consortium. Options is a sub-partner in both consortia.

The WISH programme has two primary outcomes:

• Outcome 1: Women and adolescents, including the poor and most marginalised, have greater voice, choice and control over their sexual and reproductive health and rights.
• Outcome 2: An improved enabling environment for SRHR and gender equality as part of an accelerated, African-led inclusive demographic transition.

Options will support implementation of Output 3: SRHR policy and systems environment. This output will support countries to adopt and implement improved frameworks for more comprehensive SRHR and gender equality, effective government financing, commodity security and SRHR service capacity. A specific focus will be placed on supporting civil society organisations, including OPDs, youth led and WROs to advocate, improve accountability and support improvement in SRHR. The POO will support improved programme delivery efficiency, specifically in administrative, programmatic, and financial operations, to accelerate the programme success.

We believe in a world where everyone can access the high-quality health services they need, without financial burden.

Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Advisor is responsible for designing, leading and coordinating the implementation of strategies to increase government investments in SRH in South Sudan and contribute to the overall national ownership goals. S/he works in close collaboration with the country lead and WISH 2 consortium partners, and is responsible for the achievement of the key performance indicators (KPIs) and logframe indicators relating to health systems strengthening.

·At least a bachelor’s degree in public health, health economics, health management, economics, or a related field. Master’s degree in any of the above subjects is desirable.

·At least five years’ work experience, with significant experience in the provision of technical assistance for health.

·Solid understanding of the country’s health sector, including the relationship between national and sub-national levels.

·Work experience and knowledge of priority SRH/FP issues facing women and girls.

·Considerable experience in leading health systems (including financing) initiatives for donor-funded programmes, particularly those funded by FCDO. One of either (as the advisor for this component):

o Strong experience in health financing approaches, particularly health budget tracking and advocacy.

·Strong experience in facilitating evidence-based planning process or policy reforms to track progress on health indicators and commitments.

·Excellent influencing skills, with an ability to identify and act on opportunities to build buy-in and support among decision-makers.

·Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience interacting with government officials, development partners, civil society and other health sector stakeholders.

·Excellent time management and organisational skills.

·Strong written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrable ability to present complex concepts in easy-to-understand language for a range of audiences.

·Sound monitoring and evaluation skills, including the design and delivery of logical frameworks.

·Fluent in both spoken and written English. Arabic will be an added advantage.

·Proficiency in MS word, Excel and Power Point.

Benefits

Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave, private medical insurance, 13 month pay.

Application process

·Closing date for applications is: 2 May 2025

·Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be held week commencing 5 May 2025

·Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate).

Other information

·Options is dedicated to equal opportunity for all and recognises that every individual is unique. Whilst we always seek to embrace individual differences and celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we also want to ensure that every team member is suited to their role and that they are given the best opportunity to succeed.

·Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.

·We seek people who are pro-choice, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.

·The position is open to qualified South Sudan Nationals. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.