International/National Consultancy for the Development of a Costed Implementation Plan for Health Care Technology
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights as a calling. UNICEF fosters career growth with diverse professional and personal development opportunities.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop a comprehensive, costed, and operational implementation plan for Health Care Technology Management. This plan will translate policy directives into actionable interventions across all levels of the health system, defining clear institutional roles, financing mechanisms, human resource requirements, service delivery standards, and monitoring frameworks for effective lifecycle management of health technologies. It will also assess the comparability of estimated costs with available and projected health sector resources, including national and subnational budget allocations, existing financing mechanisms, and potential development partner contributions. The output will guide the Ministry of Health, Prime Minister’s Office, and implementing partners in planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for health care technologies.
Responsibilities
Develop a comprehensive, costed, and operational implementation plan for Health Care Technology Management that translates policy directives into actionable interventions across all levels of the health system. Define clear institutional roles, financing mechanisms, human resource requirements, service delivery standards, and monitoring frameworks to ensure effective lifecycle management of health technologies. Conduct an assessment comparing estimated costs with available and projected health sector resources, including national and subnational budget allocations, existing financing mechanisms, and potential development partner contributions. The plan will inform annual Comprehensive Council Health Plans, national budgeting processes, and partner investments in medical equipment, maintenance systems, and human resource development. It will also guide development partners and financing institutions in aligning technical and financial assistance with government priorities. The assignment will inform prioritization of investments in biomedical equipment and maintenance infrastructure, allocation and deployment of biomedical engineering personnel, establishment of sustainable financing mechanisms for equipment lifecycle management, and clarification of roles and accountability across national and subnational levels. It will also guide decisions on integration of health technology management within broader health system strengthening initiatives.
Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in health systems strengthening, health technology management, or health infrastructure development. Demonstrated experience in developing national or large-scale implementation plans, strategies, or investment cases in the health sector. Proven track record in biomedical equipment management systems. Experience working with public health systems in low- and middle-income countries, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa. Experience engaging with government ministries, subnational health structures, and development partners.
Skills
Health Technology Management systems, Biomedical engineering services, Hospital infrastructure systems, Design costing models, Develop investment cases, Create multi-year implementation plans, Public sector planning, Budgeting processes, Health planning cycles integration, Analytical skills, Report writing, Facilitate multi-stakeholder consultations