Job summary
The NHS Consortium for Global Health provides a point of access to the UK's national health organisations, including the major NHS executive agencies and public bodies. We work with the UK government to foster effective peer-to-peer health alliances at all levels across UK and partner countries that strengthen health systems, and advance health protection, health equity, and global health diplomacy.
The role of the NHS Consortium has been to initiate and develop health system-to-system dialogue by providing specialist advisory support to programme design and delivery, including the monitoring, evaluation and cross-programme learning of the BHP. The NHS Consortium has also supported the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) with programme level strategic decision-making through technical knowledge-based advice and recommendations. Additionally, the NHS Consortium has facilitated global health diplomacy through senior stakeholder system-to-system dialogue with an ambition for this dialogue to evolve into longer term institutional health partnerships.
The NHS Consortium is now positioning itself to diversify its funding base and expand its global operations. This will require effective stakeholder engagement and identifying and realising new business development opportunities for sustainable growth.
Main duties of the job
The NHS Consortium (NHSC) has an exciting vacancy for a Senior Health Systems Adviser. The Adviser will have a central role to play in ensuring that (a) programmes deliver against health and development objectives and (b) a consortium of NHS organisations are able to effectively support delivery of this activity (c) NHSC business development opportunities are identified and pursued. The Senior Health Systems Adviser will be a primary source of technical support to the in-country stakeholders, such as FCDO health advisers at UK diplomatic missions. It will also link them with expertise from and via the NHS Consortium as appropriate and requested.
The post holder will also have a key role advising the relevant programme governance structures (both in the UK and in-country) and its central programme team, ensuring effective oversight and quality assurance of delivery of the programme. They will advise and support in-country staff in their engagement with government stakeholders and delivery partners, providing strategic health guidance as required and ensuring that delivery aligns to health policies in-country. Finally, the post holder will actively contribute to the expansion of the NHSC's operating framework and global footprint by identifying and responding to new funding and programme development opportunities and partnerships.
About us
HEE provides leadership for the education and training system. It ensures that the shape and skills of the future health and public health workforce evolve to sustain high quality outcomes for patients in the face of demographic and technological change. HEE ensures that the workforce has the right skills, behaviours and training, and is available in the right numbers, to support the delivery of excellent healthcare and drive improvements through supporting healthcare providers and clinicians to take greater responsibility for planning and commissioning education and training.
Our ambition is to be the best organisation of our type in the world by living our values every day.
Our Core Values are that everyone feels valued and respected and are included and involved in everything that affects them; are trusted to make decisions with clear reasons in order to be empowered to deliver; are committed to clear, effective communication, which is transparent and open when sharing information; takes pride and has integrity in everything we do and recognises that everyone has a significant contribution whilst taking personal responsibility and accountability for actions and behaviours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- be the focal contact for technical queries from funding partners, government stakeholders, FCDO post and delivery partners, and will have access to wider expertise through the NHS Consortium.
- work with funding and delivery partners and NHS colleagues to gather insights into potential secondary economic and commercial benefits of the programme and help channel appropriately.
- have an in-depth knowledge of the UK NHS health system, and relevant and recent knowledge and/or experience of working as a health adviser in a range of contexts, including international. This should be equivalent to a masters degree or professional accreditation e.g. as a DFID/FCDO Health Adviser.
- have a track record of working overseas, a good understanding of global health and development activities and actors, and understand how effective development assistance is delivered.
- have evidence of timely and effective project delivery to tight timescales - ideally in a public sector environment - and be able to assume a high level of performance soon after appointment.
- have experience in business case development, bid writing and generally leading or contributing to the pursuit of new business development opportunities.
- need to be highly motivated and a self-starter, able to work independently and in complex and changing environments.
The job description and person specification are an outline of the task, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The post holder will carry out other duties as reasonably be required by their line manager.
Please note this role may involve overseas travel, depending on demand.
Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8b with a full-time starting salary of £61,861, with a pay step increase after 5 years service.These salaries are offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and the HEE Pay Progression Policy and are subject to annual cost of living review.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- be the focal contact for technical queries from funding partners, government stakeholders, FCDO post and delivery partners, and will have access to wider expertise through the NHS Consortium.
- work with funding and delivery partners and NHS colleagues to gather insights into potential secondary economic and commercial benefits of the programme and help channel appropriately.
- have an in-depth knowledge of the UK NHS health system, and relevant and recent knowledge and/or experience of working as a health adviser in a range of contexts, including international. This should be equivalent to a masters degree or professional accreditation e.g. as a DFID/FCDO Health Adviser.
- have a track record of working overseas, a good understanding of global health and development activities and actors, and understand how effective development assistance is delivered.
- have evidence of timely and effective project delivery to tight timescales - ideally in a public sector environment - and be able to assume a high level of performance soon after appointment.
- have experience in business case development, bid writing and generally leading or contributing to the pursuit of new business development opportunities.
- need to be highly motivated and a self-starter, able to work independently and in complex and changing environments.
The job description and person specification are an outline of the task, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The post holder will carry out other duties as reasonably be required by their line manager.
Please note this role may involve overseas travel, depending on demand.
Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8b with a full-time starting salary of £61,861, with a pay step increase after 5 years service.These salaries are offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and the HEE Pay Progression Policy and are subject to annual cost of living review.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree in Public Health, International Development, or an equivalent Masters in a relevant technical area (e.g. epidemiology; health planning and finance; health economics; demography and health) or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area for an extended period.
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge of a range of specialist areas in a relevant field of expertise acquired through post graduate diploma/ master's degree or equivalent experience gained over an extended period to enable highly developed subject matter expertise
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas in a relevant field(s), such as Global Health, Development, Public Health, extensive knowledge of the elements of equitable, effective and resilient health systems for Universal Health Coverage, including quality improvement
- Understanding of strategies for delivering healthcare and strengthening and achieving health outcomes in low resource settings and environments
- Experience of developing and implementing policy and programmes to support the delivery of team and organisational objectives and business plans
- Extensive knowledge of the structure and organisation of healthcare education and training, the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders and the mechanics for workforce planning
- Clear understanding of the UK healthcare system and of the legislative and administrative issues
Desirable
- Working with UK government departments eg DFID, FCDO, DHSC, NHS ALB
- Global public health programme experience
Skills
Essential
- Successful negotiator, displaying high levels of political astuteness to achieve outcomes in difficult and contentious situations
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders, conveying complex concepts and where challenge is likely
Relationship Management
Essential
- Significant experience of successfully operating in complex, challenging and politically sensitive environment, with a diverse range of stakeholders
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree in Public Health, International Development, or an equivalent Masters in a relevant technical area (e.g. epidemiology; health planning and finance; health economics; demography and health) or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area for an extended period.
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge of a range of specialist areas in a relevant field of expertise acquired through post graduate diploma/ master's degree or equivalent experience gained over an extended period to enable highly developed subject matter expertise
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas in a relevant field(s), such as Global Health, Development, Public Health, extensive knowledge of the elements of equitable, effective and resilient health systems for Universal Health Coverage, including quality improvement
- Understanding of strategies for delivering healthcare and strengthening and achieving health outcomes in low resource settings and environments
- Experience of developing and implementing policy and programmes to support the delivery of team and organisational objectives and business plans
- Extensive knowledge of the structure and organisation of healthcare education and training, the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders and the mechanics for workforce planning
- Clear understanding of the UK healthcare system and of the legislative and administrative issues
Desirable
- Working with UK government departments eg DFID, FCDO, DHSC, NHS ALB
- Global public health programme experience
Skills
Essential
- Successful negotiator, displaying high levels of political astuteness to achieve outcomes in difficult and contentious situations
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders, conveying complex concepts and where challenge is likely
Relationship Management
Essential
- Significant experience of successfully operating in complex, challenging and politically sensitive environment, with a diverse range of stakeholders
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
