Client: National Department of Health

Location: NDoH HQ

Designation Classification:

DEPUTY SECRETARY - NATIONAL HEALTH POLICY & CORPORATE SERVICES

Grade:

19

Job Reference No.:

DHP 001

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Deputy Secretary, National Health Policy & Corporate Services provides executive leadership and support to the Secretary for Health by overseeing and Coordinates Development and Reviews of all Health Law Reforms, Acts, Legislations and Regulations , Health Polices and Planning including; National Health Plan, Corporate Plans, Coordination of all Legal and Governance functions, International Development Partnership Coordination and International Health Policy and reforms, all Corporate Services Functions including Medical Supplies Procurement & Distribution, oversight Financing/Budget processes & Systems, Health Workforce planning & development, ICT Reforms, Medical Supplies Reforms, Over sighting and Coordination of Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) Organizational Structure & its Governance Systems and the Health Sector Performance Monitoring and Reporting.

DIMENSION:

The Deputy Secretary, National Health Policy & Corporate Services, will be responsible for Providing Leadership and Oversight in the following:

1. Oversee and Coordination of all NDoH Corporate Services Functions, Development and Reviews of Health Sector Policies and Planning, Health Laws, Regulations, Legal & Governance, Budgeting & Financing Functions.
2. Oversee and Coordinate Health Sector Workforce Planning, Development & Distribution and related Human Resources for Health (HRH) Policies and Standards.
3. Oversee ICT Infrastructure Reforms for the Health Sector and Reviews of lCT Polices and Systems.
4. Oversee and Coordinate Development and Implementation of Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) Governance systems and its Reviews and Reforms in conjunction with the Government Reforms on the Organic Laws on Decentralization and Service Delivery Improvements.
5. Oversee and Coordinate Implementation of PHA standard organizational Structures, PHA Governance System, Workforce Development, Finance & Business Performance Monitoring.
6. Oversee Health Sector Health Service Delivery Performance Management & Monitoring and Reviews and Reforms of Monitoring Systems.
7. Oversee and Coordinate Health Sector Medical Supplies Procurement & Distribution and its processes and guidelines.
8. Oversee and Coordinate Implementation of Medical Supplies Reforms.
9. Oversee and Coordinate Special projects and Management.
10. Oversee International Development Partnership Coordination management and International Health Policy.
11. Oversee and Coordination of all other Stakeholders, Key Government Agencies and Development Partners for Health Plans/Program Resourcing and Support for the NHP 2021 2030.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The Deputy Secretary, National Health Policy & Corporate Services is directly accountable to the Secretary for Health. He/ She is required to effectively and efficiently provide executive leadership and support to the Secretary for Health by Overseeing and Coordinating all the Health Acts, Laws/Regulations, Health Policies, Planning, Financing, Governance and all Corporate Services Functions and Reforms. The role also includes Over sighting and Coordination of Development and Implementation of Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) Governance and systems, Aid Management. Coordination and support Implementation of PHA standard organizational Structures, Resources& Business Performance Monitoring.

The Deputy Secretary, National Health Policy & Corporate Services is accountable to the Achievements of the annual work plan performance targets as agreed with the Secretary for Health by Leading, managing, supervising, over-sighting, coordinating and performance manage Executive Managers that are accountable to the Deputy Secretary's position in respect to the following areas:

• Coordination of all NDoH Corporate Services and Health Sector Policies, Health Laws, Acts, Regulations, Legal & Governance, Planning, Budgeting & Financing Functions
• Health Sector Workforce Planning, Development & Distribution ICT Infrastructure Reforms for the Health Sector,
• Development and Implementation of Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) Governance and systems.
• Implementation of PHA standard organizational Structures, Finance & Business Performance Monitoring
• Health Sector Service Delivery Performance Management and Monitoring. Health Sector Medical Supplies Procurement & Distribution Implementation of Medical Supplies Reforms
• Special projects and Management
• International Development Partnership Coordination, International Health Policy and Aid management
• Stakeholders, Key Government Agencies and Development Partners for Health Plans/Program Resourcing and Support

How to Apply:

1. Email NDOH@applus.com to request for a copy of the Job Description and the Application Form.
2. Submit the following documents via email to NDOH@applus.com:

• Fully completed application form;
• Expression of Interest Letter;
• Curriculum Vitae (CV); and
• Educational Qualifications/Supporting Documents

Important Notes for Applicants:

• Must clearly and correctly quote Job Reference No. (DHP 001) and Designation Classification in your application.
• Applicants must access and read Job Descriptions before submitting applications to ensure clear understanding of position requirements.
• The above mentioned position is open to Papua New Guinean Citizens ONLY.
• Applicants must ensure they note on the following documents valid contact mobile numbers and correct email addresses to avoid disappointment.

Closing date and time: Friday, 17 May 2024, 5:00PM