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The output of this consultancy will be used by the Ministry of Health, Prime Minister’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government, and implementing partners to guide planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for health care technologies. Specifically, the implementation plan will inform annual Comprehensive Council Health Plans, national budgeting processes, and partner- investments in medical equipment, maintenance systems, and human resource development. Development partners and financing institutions will use the outputs to align technical and financial assistance with government priorities. The assignment will inform prioritization of investments in biomedical equipment and maintenance infrastructure, allocation and deployment of biomedical engineering personnel, establishment of sustainable financing mechanisms for equipment lifecycle management, and clarification of roles and accountability across national and subnational levels. It will also guide decisions on integration of health technology management within broader health system strengthening initiatives under the Health Sector Strategic Plan V.

Objectives

The objective of this consultancy is to develop a comprehensive, costed, and operational implementation plan for Health Care Technology Management that translates policy directives into actionable interventions across all levels of the health system. The plan will define clear institutional roles, financing mechanisms, human resource requirements, service delivery standards, and monitoring frameworks to ensure effective lifecycle management of health technologies. Further, an assessment of how the estimated costs is comparable with available and projected health sector resources, including national and subnational budget allocations, existing financing mechanisms, and potential development partner contributions, will be done.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  Download File ToR_ext TMC0005515.pdf

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QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE/ COMPETENCIES (CORE/TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL) / LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ASSIGNMENT

Education:

Advanced degree (Minimum Master) in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Health Systems Engineering, Public Health, Health Policy and Planning, Health Economics, or related health systems discipline

Work Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in health systems strengthening, health technology management, or health infrastructure development
Demonstrated experience in development of national or large-scale implementation plans, strategies, or investment cases in the health sector
Proven track record in biomedical equipment management systems, including procurement, maintenance systems, lifecycle management, or health technology assessment
Experience working with public health systems in low- and middle-income countries, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa
Experience engaging with government ministries, subnational health structures, and development partners

Language Requirements:

Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili is required.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

Strong expertise in Health Technology Management systems, biomedical engineering services, and hospital infrastructure systems
Demonstrated ability to design costing models, investment cases, and multi-year implementation plans
Strong understanding of public sector planning and budgeting processes, including integration into national and subnational health planning cycles

Desirables:

Strong analytical and report writing skills with demonstrated delivery of high-quality technical reports
Ability to facilitate multi-stakeholder consultations and consensus-building processes
Familiarity with national health sector strategies, plans and guidelines

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)

Cover letter

A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) financial proposal template - TMC0005515.xlsx

Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

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