Analyst III: Health Workforce Advisor

About the role

Nakupuna Solutions seeks an Analyst III Health Workforce Advisor to support the Department of State's health systems transition planning under the Office of Program Transition and Supply Chain (PTSC).

Responsibilities

• Examine and promote alignment between bilateral health MOUs and national health and HRH strategies
• Advise GHSD and interagency partners on the design, prioritization, and implementation of approaches to integrate USG-supported health workers into national government systems
• Support the integration, quality, and use of USG-supported health workforce data within national HR information systems (HRIS) and related platforms
• Design and implement frameworks, indicators, and tools to monitor and document the integration and performance of USG-supported health workforce within national systems
• Serve as technical lead for the HRH inventory reporting process, applying data analytics to guide health workforce planning, allocation, and investment decisions
• Coordinate closely with ministries of health, finance, education, and other relevant government entities, as well as training institutions, implementing partners, and donors, to align health workforce investments with national priorities
• Facilitate multi-sectoral coordination mechanisms and technical working groups to harmonize donor-funded HRH activities and promote sustainability of health workforce gains
• Contribute to the development, revision, and dissemination of HRH and public health policies, guidance, and best practices, and monitor their implementation in partner countries
• Deliver briefing materials, reports, talking points, and other documents to inform senior leadership decision-making on HRH and broader global health issues
• Develop, revise, and disseminate technical briefs, policy notes, or guidance documents on HRH integration, HRIS strengthening, or related health workforce topics
• Prepare meeting and trip reports capturing key outcomes, decisions, and follow-up actions from engagements with partner governments, donors, and implementing partners

Qualifications

• Human Resources for Health (HRH) technical expertise, including in health workforce planning, development, and management
• Strong understanding of workforce distribution and retention strategies
• Familiarity with international health systems and human resources policies
• Knowledge of capacity building and training for health professionals
• Some knowledge of health systems strengthening efforts across a variety of technical areas (laboratory, diagnostics, supply chain, etc.)
• Knowledge of HR information systems (HRIS) and HRH inventory data
• Data analysis and data-driven decision-making
• Policy analysis and technical advisory skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Consensus-building and partnership development

Skills

• Clear written and oral communication, including technical writing

Benefits

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location.

Pay

$90,000.00 to $100,000.00 (annualized USD)

Schedule

The position offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate the needs of the employee and the organization.