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Palladium: Make It Possible · 6 hours ago

Technical Advisor, Health Financing, Data.FI

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $115K/yr

7+ years exp

Palladium is a global company focused on creating positive impacts in various sectors, including health. They are seeking a Technical Advisor for Health Financing to support the implementation of the Data.FI project, which enhances health information systems and financial strategies to control the HIV epidemic.

Management Consulting

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and guide the health financing strategy and country portfolios, ensuring alignment with US government and partner country priorities

Support the implementation of the health financing strategy and country portfolios, ensuring alignment with USG and partner priorities

Contribute to the design and execution of health financing activities such as costing, modeling, and research for assigned countries

Maintain technical quality in finance, economics, econometrics, and modeling across relevant domains

Assist with public financial management reforms, including program-based budgeting, fiscal decentralization, and IFMIS integration

Conduct fiscal space analyses, budget and expenditure surveys, and support strategies for mobilizing domestic resources for health

Model scenarios for domestic resource mobilization and co-financing trajectories

Support strategic purchasing reforms, including benefit package design, provider payment methods, and results-based financing

Advise on insurance and risk pooling mechanisms to enhance financial protection and health coverage

Conduct quantitative modeling, unit costing, and cost-effectiveness analyses to inform policy and implementation plans

Provide technical assistance, training, and mentoring to ministries and technical working groups to institutionalize health financing functions

Develop and implement innovative financing models (e.g., blended finance, earmarked taxes) and facilitate private sector involvement

Produce policy briefs, guidance, and knowledge products; support work planning, deliverable quality, and cross-mission learning

Qualification

Health EconomicsPublic Financial ManagementCostingEconomic EvaluationData ModelingFinancial Systems ProficiencyQuantitative AnalysisStrategic PurchasingTeam DevelopmentMicrosoft Office SuiteEnglish LanguageFrench LanguageSpanish LanguageCollaborationCommunication SkillsTime ManagementProblem-Solving

Required

Master's degree in Health Economics, Economics, Public Policy, Public Health (health financing focus), Finance, or a related field

7+ years of progressively responsible health financing experience in LMIC settings, with direct engagement of ministries of health/finance and donors

Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following: fiscal space analysis and domestic resource mobilization; National Health Accounts; PFM/program-based budgeting; insurance/risk pooling; benefit package design/HTA; provider payment and strategic purchasing; costing and economic evaluation

Ability to design and implement frameworks for integrating health program data with financial data. Familiarity with data exchange between health and finance systems

Proficiency in developing data models that support health financing analysis, including cost projections, resource allocation, and efficiency metrics

Hands-on experience with financial systems and data platforms such as: ERP platforms, budgeting tools, Power BI and cloud-based solutions

Ability to translate complex data insights into actionable recommendations for health financing policy and program design

Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and deadlines

Must be highly collaborative and able to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Excellent written and oral communication in English

Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 25–30%)

Demonstrated professional conduct in representing organizational and donor interests with government officials, USG agencies, and international partners

Team development and performance management skills, including delegation and coaching

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and colleagues

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software