Private Sector Specialist IDH PROJECT OWOD

Tracking Code
11202

Job Description

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

PATH is recruiting a Private sector specialist who will be based at the RTI office.

In accordance with established policies and procedures, the position holder will be responsible for providing technical assistance to regional and district teams for designing and executing the overall private sector strategy for the project.
Develop strategic alliances with the Ministry of Health, health committees and technical groups, along with international partners, donors, foundations working to advance health systems strengthening and private sector.

Support the Ministry of Health in assessing, reviewing, and updating relevant strategies, regulations policies, and guidelines related to the private sector;

Provide technical support to the Ministry of Health, and other relevant agencies in rolling out interventions such as piloting public-private partnerships, linking private provider networks, improving private sector regulation, and standardization of quality standards;

In supporting learning activities, the position holder will plan with regional and district teams, organize field operations for all evaluation and documentation activities.

The position holder will report directly to the IDH Technical Director


Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide expertise on private sector development relevant for the project;
• Promote and contribute to improve health sector coordination;
• Build strong and effective working relationships with the Ministry of Health, and other Development Partners working in private sector, health systems strengthening, and related sectors by convening relevant stakeholders at various forums, conferences, and working groups;
• Manage and coordinate implementation learning related to private sector.
• Monitor and report on private sector policy environment that impacts on health policy with a focus on health systems strengthening and quality improvement, including key discussions, innovations, reports, and policy papers.
• Extension of the integration of private data in all districts where the project is established.
• Organize private providers around each health district into a task force to ensure their involvement and effective participation in developing PTAs and monitoring their implementation.
• Increase collaboration between the private sector and mutual health organizations.
• Promote collaboration between government, civil society and the private sector for greater government responsiveness and maximize the use of resources.
• Create favorable conditions for the development of the private sector to intervene at the local level.
• Advocate for the involvement of private companies in the financing of mutual health organizations.
• Promote private partnerships for access to specialized services / products.
• Improving the quality of care in the private sector.
• Take responsibility for project implementation and/or team deliverables.
• Collaborate with ASPS to support private clinics to adhere to protocols, standards and guidelines and support the strengthening of links with existing Ministry of Health platforms and tools;
• Strengthen public-private partnership (PPP);
• Support the link of pharmacies, depots and private establishments in relation to neighboring public health structures and encourage the use of mobile technology for real-time links;
• Catalyze multisectoral and intersectoral (public-private) links that promote systems-wide approaches to strengthen the centrality of health in the socio-economic agenda;
• Strengthen more effective private sector commitment to quality;


Internal liaisons:

• National IDH Project Coordinator / RTI
• PATH IDH Project Coordinator
• Administration
• Financial Services
• Technical Services


External Liaisons:

• Medical regions
• Health districts
• Private Sector Health Alliance
• Local authorities
• Other USAID projects at the regional and district levels
• Other TFPs at the regional and district levels

Required Experience
• Master’s degree, or its international equivalent or higher in public health, health program planning and management, or another relevant private sector field preferred.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in managing and implementing health systems strengthening programs in the areas of health policy and administration, service delivery models, health management, assessment of health systems, and supervision of activities and teams.
• Strong research, analytical, reporting and writing abilities
• Experience in health programs or within an international organization, NGO would be an asset...
• Fluency in French (written and oral). Good knowledge of English (ability to communicate in English, both written and oral).
• Very good knowledge of computer tools and current software (word processing, spreadsheet, collaborative tools, presentation tools, messaging, database etc.).
• Senegalese citizens/citizens are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent management, communication and organizational skills (attention to detail required); flexibility and ability to multi-task.
• Be able and available to conduct frequent field missions to monitor the quality of implementation of program activities in the field.
• Must have authorization to work in Senegal.
• Specific technical expertise in at least one health systems strengthening technical area (e.g., health financing, Private Sector, supply chain, quality improvement, leadership & governance, etc.). Specific expertise in private sector preferred.
• Previous professional experience in managing partnerships with the private sector and social enterprises and/or facilitating employment and/or human resource management in general
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques and the ability to apply them; ability to meet or exceed internal or external customer expectations or needs and deliver excellent service directly or indirectly
• Experience working in Senegal is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively, responsively and collaboratively with MRs, SDs, the private sector in general, Private Sector Health Alliance (ASPS), civil society organizations, and academic/research institutions and development partners.

Professional values expected of all employees in all business areas and at all levels of the organization
• Excellence
• Commitment
• Openeness
• Commitment to result
• Partenership
• Ethics and integrity
• Respect of commitments
• Team work
• Communication
• Efficient management of resources


PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Job Location
Dakar, Senegal
Company Location
Senegal, Dakar
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular