National Consultant to support the Development of the National Primary Health Care (PHC) Strategy (Angolan nationals only, home based)

Contract Duration – 5.8 months

Working arrangement: Home based

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

The development of the National Primary Health Care (PHC) Strategy forms part of the broader process of consolidating the reform of Angola’s National Health System (SNS). The National Directorate of Public Health is leading this reform through a dedicated technical working group (TWG) which includes experts from Ministry of Health, UNICEF, WHO and UNFPA, however due to its nature, specialized technical assistance is essential to methodologically facilitate the development process, ensuring technical rigor, systemic coherence, and interinstitutional articulation.
The consultancy will follow a structured, phased methodology organized into four interdependent blocks, reflecting the logical sequence of strategic planning in health. This approach aims to ensure that the PHC Strategy is simultaneously evidence-based, results-oriented, politically viable, and operationally feasible.

The methodology will combine rigorous technical analysis, structured participatory processes, and progressive validation, allowing each phase to inform the next in a cumulative process of institutional learning and strategic consolidation.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: National Consultant for Development of the National Primary Health Care Strategy.pdf

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Economics, International Health, Public Policy, Health Systems Management, or a related field.

• Work Experience: The National Consultant should have a senior-level profile, with solid experience in strategic health planning and a strong understanding of the Angolan institutional context. The profile sought combines strong technical expertise, institutional facilitation skills, and a strong results-oriented approach.
• At least 7 years of proven experience in strategic planning, public policy, or health systems strengthening;
• Relevant experience with Angola’s National Health System, including interaction with both central and decentralized government institutions; participatory processes for the formulation of national or sectoral strategies and plans;
• Essential technical competencies:
• Strong capacity in public policy analysis and review of strategic documents;
• Demonstrated ability to analyse data and interpret health evidence;
• Practical knowledge of strategic planning methodologies and health systems reform;
• Experience in public policy costing or health financing analysis will be considered an advantage.
• Computer literacy.
• Completed training on Basic and Advanced Security in the Field
• Previous experience working with United Nations agencies or international organizations will be considered an asset;
• Female candidates will have an added advantage.
• Behavioural competencies:
• Communication and influence: ability to interact effectively with political decision-makers and technical teams;
• Collaborative work: ability to work effectively in multi-institutional and multicultural environments;
• Strategic thinking: ability to connect long-term vision with practical solutions;
• Integrity and accountability: strong sense of professional ethics and institutional commitment;
• Time and results management: ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Language requirements:
• Full proficiency in Portuguese (spoken and written);
• Knowledge of English will be considered an advantage due to interaction with international partners.

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Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• Technical proposal: share a two pager of methodological approach
• A separate financial proposal Financial proposal National Consultant to Support the Development of the National Primary Health Care (PHC) Strategy .docx

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