Call for Local and International Health Consultants

Project Overview

Palladium is  seeking Consultants to join its bid roster  for upcoming programme tenders dedicated to ending the preventable deaths (EPD) of mothers, babies, and children by strengthening health systems, improving human rights, and enabling healthier environments.

We are currently seeking consultants who can deliver both short (1-3 weeks) and long-term (- days per year) technical assistance direct-to-donor in the following countries to overcome entrenched barriers to EPD progress:  Afghanistan, Bangladesh, DRC, Ethiopia, Kenya, Iraq, Malawi, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen . While qualified candidates both local/national and international to each of the above countries are encouraged to apply, local expertise will be prioritised. 

We kindly ask that  all interested candidates submit both a Cover Letter (bullets/tabular format encouraged) and short CV (maximum of 4 pages)  to be considered. Inclusion in the roster does not guarantee consultancy work, and is contingent on Palladium’s successful bid on future programmes. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Required Areas of Expertise

We are seeking consultants with expertise in delivering health systems strengthening technical assistance and support in at least one of the following domains and sub-sectors:

Technical domains:

Health sector governance and coordination

Health financing and/or public financial management, including expertise in universal health coverage

Evidence-based policy development and decision making

Policy advocacy and health sector accountability

Primary health care strengthening

Development of pooled funding mechanisms

Human resources for healthcare systems

Sub-sectors:

Family planning and reproductive health

Maternal, newborn, and child health

Adolescent health

Water, sanitation, and hygiene

Nutrition

Gender equality and social inclusion

Human rights/sexual and reproductive rights

Climate change and health

Key Competencies Required

Proven experience in the direct delivery of health systems strengthening technical assistance to government and development partners; preference for candidates with previous experience providing TA direct-to-donor.

Demonstrated understanding of the health sector, the political economy, and the barriers to achievement of EPD outcomes of at least one of the priority countries.

Familiarity with the UK’s approach to health systems strengthening and ending preventable deaths.

Expertise in various models of capacity building.

Strong communication skills including the ability to succinctly communicate technical information for diverse audiences.

Excellent leadership, representation, organisational, and interpersonal skills, both in-person and remotely.

Strong written English capability and proven capacity to complete deliverables to high quality standards.

About Palladium

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4, talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.