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Consolidation of Health Financing Data and Health Outcomes Data

Background

About the Advance Domestic Health Financing Project

The Advance Domestic Health Financing (ADHF) project aims to contribute to enhancing domestic political will, resource investments, adaptation and implementation of evidence-informed policies, and effective utilization of available health financing resources (ODA and domestic) in Africa. The project is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (Gates Foundation). The project seeks to build on the government’s economic recovery and debt management efforts, the African Union (AU)’s Africa Leadership Meeting (ALM) declaration commitments, other domestic, regional, and global commitments related to PHC, family planning (FP), girls and women’s health including the Abuja declaration, ICPD+25, FP2030, the 2021 generation equality forum, and SDGs. All these require political will, good governance and leadership, and evidence-informed decision-making at the domestic level for tangible commitments to increase the salience of “spend enough and spend well on health” with particular attention to PHC, girls and women’s health “as a driver of human capital for economic growth, not a cost”. The ALM declaration recognized the importance of investments in health and education in developing the human capital needed to drive economic growth, stability, peace, and security. The ADHF project is leveraging the momentum of the ALM, political influence moments as they arise in front runner countries including Kenya and Zambia.

1. Consolidation of health outcomes and health financing data

In order to support modelling, forecasting and scenario building, we would like to consolidate health financing data and health outcome data into a single database that will support the project team to undertake the analyses. It is expected that all health financing variables will be collected and collated from across all databases. In the case of health outcomes, only indicators around primary health care will be collected. The final indicators will be agreed upon with the project manager and director. The required data will cover the following countries; Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Malawi, Indonesia, and Bangladesh. In Kenya and Zambia, the data will be consolidated at both national and subnational levels. While historical data would be desirable, the database will be built for the period 2010-2022 where data is available.

It is expected that the research assistant will use existing databases on health and health financing. This will be complemented with published data from national and subnational levels. Some of the available sources will include;

1. Health financing data- World Bank
2. Global Health Expenditure Data- World Health Organization (WHO)
3. Health Financing data- WHO
4. Health Financing- Institute for metrics and evaluation
5. International Monetary fund
6. Demographic and health survey
7. Data from Ministry of health
8. Data from the controller of budget
9. Commission on revenue allocation
10. National treasury and economic planning
11. Others

• Objectives of the Assignment

The objective of the assignment is to collect and collate health financing and health outcome data from different sources to inform modelling, forecasting and scenario building.

1. Methodology
2. The research assistant will source for secondary data on health financing and health outcomes from public and reputable sources. Addition data will be sourced from national and devolved level publications. Together with the project director and manager, the research assistance will develop data entry template with predefined indicators that will guide collation of data. For each of the indicators, the research assistant will provide indicator development metrics (metadata).
3. In summary, the task will involve:

• Preparation of a comprehensive data entry template,
• Identification of health financing and health outcome indicators
• preparation of data codebook. The codebook will describe the content, structure and layout of data collection. This is intended to provide complete and self-explanatory description of each variable in the data file
• Data collection and collation
• Time series/panel-based descriptive of each of the variables,
• Final report outlining the finding, lessons learned and challenges

1. Duration and Timeline

The consolidation of the data is expected to be completed in 20 working days beginning 18^th September 2023.

Summary of Deliverables of the consolidation of data

• Qualifications and Experience of the Consultant

We are looking for a Masters student preferably undertaking health economics or development economics. The student Must be exposed to statistical software, especially stata. A student with working experience in R will also be considered. Other requirements will include;

2. Experience in quantitative data management,
3. Excellent skills in written and spoken English.
4. Strong interpersonal skills and integrity with experience of working with teams.
5. Expression of Interest

To apply, please submit the following:

1. A one-page application letter of expression of interest, outlining your suitability for the vacancy, and a and a detailed CV which should include three relevant referees.
2. All expressions of interest should be clearly marked with the following statements, “Consolidation of health financing and health outcomes data” and must be sent by email to the following email address by: hr@afidep.org, by 8^th September 2023.

AFIDEP is looking for an “Economist on Gender & Development / Gender Economist / Feminist Economist” to lead a new initiative that aims to develop AFIDEP’s programme of work on women’s economic empowerment (WEE). The initial focus of the role will be to lead the design and implementation of a landscaping study and consultations in East and West Africa to inform the development of AFIDEP’s WEE programme of work. Subsequently, the Economist will lead the implementation of the defined WEE programme of work, involving conceptualization of WEE projects, fundraising for the WEE projects, and implementing the WEE projects (i.e., conducting research and evidence synthesis and translation, capacity development for increased use of evidence in decision-making, and policy engagement and advocacy for WEE).

The position will be based at either AFIDEP’s Nairobi or Lilongwe office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the conceptualization and design of the landscape study on WEE in East and West Africa.
• Conduct the landscape study involving literature review, in-depth interviews, data analysis, and report writing.
• Conduct consultations with key stakeholders in the WEE space in Africa.
• Lead the dissemination of the results of the landscape study, including hosting dialogues with relevant stakeholders, and writing journal publications.
• Lead the design of AFIDEP’s WEE programme of work based on the results of the landscaping and consultations exercises.
• Lead the implementation of AFIDEP’s WEE programme of work, involving:
  • Conceptualisation of research, capacity development, and advocacy projects under the WEE programme
  • Fundraising for the conceptualised projects under the WEE programme
  • Lead and oversee the successful implementation of WEE projects at AFIDEP
  • Work closely with senior leadership at relevant government agencies in Africa to provide technical support needed to inform their efforts in economic empowerment of women
  • Lead the design and conduct of macroeconomic and other analyses and modelling to generate data and evidence needed to inform government decisions on making macroeconomic policy responsive to gender
  • Present the data and evidence generated from these analyses above in high-quality technical briefs, reports, background papers, and presentations to high-level policymakers and other stakeholders.
  • Lead the design and planning of highly-productive policy dialogues with high-level policymakers, private sector, and civil society, etc., on WEE.
  • Lead the design and conduct of capacity development efforts (for policymakers, implementers, CSOs, media) aimed at increase the use of evidence policy-making, programming, and advocacy.
  • Oversee the monitoring, learning and evaluation of the WEE programme at AFIDEP to ensure sustained adaptation and integration of emerging lessons into the design of the work.
  • Lead preparation of progress reports to funding partners.

REQUIREMENTS

• PhD in Economics or Development Economics, or related fields (such as Gender & Development), with specialization in gender equity and economic empowerment of women. Master’s degree in economics or development economics, with more than 7 years’ of relevant experience in similar roles may be considered.
• At least five (5) years’ post-doctoral experience in research and advocacy on gender and development, including at least three (3) years at a senior management level in a research or academic setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of key concepts/issues relating to gender and macroeconomic policy, with an ability to conduct critical reviews and analyses of macroeconomic policies, strategies, and plans, etc., to assess their gender-responsiveness.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills, including attention to detail and experience in modeling using relevant statistical softwares.
• Strong communication skills, including preparation and delivery of compelling technical presentations, reports and other documents.
• Effective interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders, and excellent organizational skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate and manage multi-stakeholder and multi-country research projects and timelines.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• At least five (5) years of senior-level and relevant experience in a demanding, results-oriented environment.

Note: This position is open to academics considering taking a two-year sabbatical.

To apply: Please send a motivation letter indicating your suitability for the position and a detailed CV, which should include three relevant referees to: recruitment@afidep.org not later than September 25, 2023. Include the job title in the email subject. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

AFIDEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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AFIDEP is looking for a “Research Officer – Economist” to join a team working on a new initiative that aims to develop AFIDEP’s programme of work on women’s economic empowerment (WEE). The initial focus of the team will be to conduct landscaping studies and consultations in East and West Africa to inform the development of AFIDEP’s WEE programme of work. Subsequently, the team will lead the implementation of the defined WEE programme of work, involving conceptualization of WEE projects, fundraising for the WEE projects, and implementing the WEE projects (i.e., conducting research and evidence synthesis and translation, capacity development for increased use of evidence in decision-making, and policy engagement and advocacy for WEE).

The position will be based at either AFIDEP’s Nairobi or Lilongwe office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the conceptualization and design of the landscape study on WEE in East and West Africa.
• Contribute to the landscape study involving literature review, in-depth interviews, data analysis, and report writing.
• Conduct consultations with key stakeholders in the WEE space in Africa.
• Contribute to the dissemination of the results of the landscape study, including hosting dialogues with relevant stakeholders, and writing journal publications.
• Contribute to the design of AFIDEP’s WEE programme of work based on the results of the landscaping and consultations exercises.
• Contribute to the implementation of AFIDEP’s WEE programme of work, involving:
  • Conceptualisation of research, capacity development, and advocacy projects under the WEE programme
  • Fundraising for the conceptualised projects under the WEE programme
  • Contribute to the design and conduct of macroeconomic and other analyses and modelling to generate data and evidence needed to inform government decisions on making macroeconomic policy responsive to gender
  • Conduct capacity development interventions (policymakers, implementers, CSOs, media) to promote and enable sustained use or consideration of WEE evidence in policy-making, programming, and advocacy
  • Work closely with senior leadership at relevant government agencies in Africa to provide technical support needed to inform their efforts in economic empowerment of women
  • Present the data and evidence generated from these analyses above in high-quality technical briefs, reports, background papers, and presentations to high-level policymakers and other stakeholders.
  • Lead the planning of highly-productive policy dialogues with high-level policymakers, private sector, and civil society, etc., on WEE.
  • Conduct monitoring, learning and evaluation of the WEE programme at AFIDEP to ensure sustained adaptation and integration of emerging lessons into the design of the work.
  • Contribute to the preparation of progress reports to funding partners.

REQUIREMENTS

• Masters’ degree in Economics or Development Economics or related fields (such as Gender & Development), with specialization in gender equity and economic empowerment of women.
• At least three years’ experience in research and advocacy on gender and development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of key concepts/issues relating to gender and macroeconomic policy.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills, including attention to detail and experience in modeling using relevant statistical softwares.
• Strong communication skills, including preparation and delivery of compelling technical presentations, reports and other documents.
• Effective interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders, and excellent organizational skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate and manage multi-stakeholder and multi-country research projects and timelines.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and handle multiple tasks concurrently.

To apply: Please send a motivation letter indicating your suitability for the position and a detailed CV, which should include three relevant referees to: recruitment@afidep.org not later than August 18, 2023. Include the job title in the email subject. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

AFIDEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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