Panagora Group, a small business specializing in global health and international development, seeks an experienced Private Sector Advisor for an anticipated 5-year USAID-funded activity in Zambia, titled USAID Family Health and Nutrition. The goal of the USAID FHN activity is to strengthen the capacity of the Zambian public health system to sustainably deliver reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and nutrition (RMNCAH&N) services through improved service delivery capacity, strengthened health management and financial systems, and improved engagement of communities in health.
This is a long-term position to be located in Lusaka, Zambia. The position is contingent upon award.
The Private Sector Advisor will be responsible for activities and technical assistance related to strengthening private sector engagement in health service delivery and policy at various levels in Zambia.
Responsibilities include:
- Conduct situational analyses of private sector opportunities in the country to further health care delivery and integration, improve quality care and efficiencies, and cultivate and establish strategic partnerships
- Develop recommendations and strategies toward establishing a private sector engagement plan to help achieve key activity goals, integrating with other engagement and capacity building strategies as needed
- Lead ongoing implementation of private sector engagement initiatives including fostering partnerships with private sector to share expertise and lessons learned across public-private partnerships and corporate social responsibility investments
- Provide active technical support and guidance to public and private sector entities in line with activity goals and objectives
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in public health, international development, business, or related relevant field
- At least 7 years of demonstrated capacity and experience designing, implementing, and managing private sector engagement activities, including working with private healthcare providers, associations, and private entities in Zambia
- Experience collaborating with host country institutions, private sector, other public sector organizations, and/or local partners
- Experience with the Zambian private health sector and with PSE development
- Strong communication, facilitation, and teamwork skills
- Must be a legal resident of Zambia
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