Commissioner Health Services (Health Financing, Planning and Policy)

Reference: HRM 72/173/01 - MoH/HQs

Reports to: Director General Health Services

Qualifications: i) An MBChB Degree or its equivalent or a Bachelors’ Degree in Economics or Statistics or Finance from a recognized University or Institution. ii) A Masters’ Degree in Business Administration or Strategic Planning or Finance or

Public Health or Health Services Management or Health Economics or Public

Administration and Management from a recognized university or institution.

Experience At least twelve (12) years of relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been at Assistant Commissioner or equivalent managerial level in a health policy related field in Government. Other

Demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity. Duties and

a) Coordinating preparation of strategic plans, sector budget, Ministerial Policy statements and Annual work plans. b) Coordinating health sector policy formulation; and the development of laws Page 2 of 62

and regulations for the health sector. c) Coordinating the preparation of the medium-term expenditure framework and annual budget framework papers for the sector. d) Coordinating preparation and submission of Quarterly, Semi-Annual and Annual Ministry and Sector Performance Reports. e) Developing and reviewing financing models pertaining to the sector, and develop relevant financing mechanisms. f) Coordinating resource mobilization and negotiations between Government and development partners, civil society, and the private sector in a sector-wide approach. g) Developing and operationalizing Public-Private Partnerships.

h) Coordinating the developing of plans and budgets for creation, renewal / renovation and maintenance of health infrastructure - physical facilities and equipment across the country. i) Reviewing and developing the E-Health Information Management System for the country. j) Maintaining a continuous working dialogue with the District Health Officers and Local Governments to ensure that services provided by the Department meet their needs.