Consultant – SNAEM Strategic Plan - Partnership for Human Development (PHD)

Consultant – SNAEM Strategic Plan

• Support the improvement of health systems and clinical services with Serviço Nacional de Ambulância e Emergência Médica (SNAEM, I.P.)
• Short term Locally Engaged Consultant
• Based in Dili, Timor-Leste

 

The Program

The Australia Timor-Leste Partnership for Human Development (PHD) supports the Government of Timor-Leste’s Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 and reflects Australia’s commitment to work in partnership with Timor-Leste to invest in improved wellbeing for Timor-Leste’s people. PHD aims to deliver lasting impact on the program goal: ‘People in Timor-Leste are healthier, better-educated and better able to contribute to Timor-Leste’s development’. Through PHD, Australia supports the Government of Timor-Leste to deliver quality and inclusive services in primary health, basic education, and social protection.

 

Abt Associates Australia is the implementation partner for PHD, contracted since May 2016 until May 2026.

 

The Opportunity

We are looking for a proven and experienced consultant to support the development of a strategic plan for Serviço Nacional de Ambulância e Emergência Médica (SNAEM, I.P.)

 

The consultant will work with the SNAEM, and in coordination with PHD Health team and the Health Transport and Ambulance Program team to develop a five-year strategic plan for SNAEM, IP. This consultancy will be highly participatory in nature and include desk review of the organisation and relevant health policies, and consultation with key stakeholders in the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance and Development Partners (DFAT, WHO and other relevant partners).

 

Contractually, the consultant will report to PHD’s Health Sector Lead, and will work with the strategic and technical guidance from SNAEM’s Executive team.

About You

We are seeking individuals who have:

• Proven experience working in the health sector in Timor-Leste or in developing countries with similar situation
• Experience or involvement in the development of a strategic plan, preferably within a health setting
• Strong stakeholder consultation experience, and coordination skills
• Fluency in Tetum and Portuguese are highly desirable. 

 

Further Information & How to Apply

Please submit your application online via https://bit.ly/3rgCnXX including your CV and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this role.  For further information please email the PHD People & Culture team via people.culture@phd.tl. Please insert the job title in the email subject heading.

 

We welcome and thank all applicants however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

Closing Date: Sunday, 13 February 2022 (11 pm Dili Time)

 

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. Abt Associates values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, gender and racial equity and disability inclusion.

 

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. Abt Associates is deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse, or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity. 

 

About Abt Associates

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries.  For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtassociates.com