Lead, Health Sector Public Financial Management & Fiduciary Risk Assessment
ThinkWell
Description
ThinkWell Uganda is seeking a Lead for health-sector public financial management (PFM) and fiduciary risk assessment, based in Kampala and reporting to the Chief of Party. The role gives senior technical leadership on PFM and health financing, with an immediate focus on assessing financial and fiduciary risk as health funding increasingly flows through government systems. Duties include analysing health-sector fund flows, setting risk-scoring and escalation criteria, supporting government co-financing arrangements, and tracking G2G disbursements through IFMIS. The lead also advises government on PFM reforms, represents the project in national working groups, leads publications, and mentors ThinkWell staff. The page splits the work into technical leadership (60%), strategy and representation (20%), and people and project management (20%), and expects travel within Uganda of up to 25% of working days.
Requirements
Substantial experience in PFM, fiduciary risk, public finance or health financing in Uganda Bachelor's degree required in health economics, public health, public policy or a related field; master's or doctorate preferred At least 12 years in health systems (10 with an advanced degree), with progressively greater leadership Track record of delivering technical advice and capacity building to government on health financing, PFM and strategic purchasing Familiarity with research methods, analytic tools and data visualisation Deep understanding of Uganda's health financing and ability to engage stakeholders and funders at national and subnational levels Exceptional writing and presentation skills; full fluency in written and spoken English Experience in business development, proposal writing and fundraising Experience training, coaching and mentoring junior colleagues Comfort with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel Willing to travel within Uganda up to 25% of working days
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