Provincial Facilitator, ENB | PATH at Abt Global

Beşiktaş, Marmara Region, Turkey -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Planning, Resource Mobilization, Operational Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Health Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, Policy Development, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, Budgeting, Performance Management

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Provincial Facilitator, ENB | PATH * Long term (Duration: mid-June 2026 to mid-June 2027) * Location: Kokopo, East New Britain * Open to national only About the Program The PNG-Australia bilateral relationship is evolving from a donor-recipient relationship to one of a genuine and maturing economic and strategic partnership. A new Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership (CSEP) is being developed, to outline the mutual economic, strategic and development priorities agreed to by the PNG and Australian Governments. The current PNG National Health Plan (2011-2020) (NHP) outlines that PNG’s goal for the health sector is to have ‘strengthened primary health care for all, and improved service delivery for the rural majority and urban disadvantaged’. To achieve this, the PNG Government is implementing significant reform processes, such as the establishment of Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) and the decentralization of health service delivery. A new NHP is under development which will outline PNG’s health sector priorities for the next ten years (2020-2030). The DFAT PNG Health Portfolio Plan (2018-2022) sets out three broad outcomes for DFAT’s support across the health sector in PNG: * Outcome 1: Health Security and major communicable disease control. * Outcome 2: Improved rural primary health care through stronger healthy systems. * Outcome 3: Integrated, client-centred sexual, reproductive and family planning service deliver. The Portfolio Plan aligns with, responds to and contributes to the sustainable delivery of the PNG NHP and the PNG Government’s reform efforts. The plan will need to adapt (in consultation and agreement with the PNG Government) to changes in the operating environment including changes in priorities that may arise in the next PNG NHP and changes resulting from decentralisation and other reforms. There is also a need to test, adapt, scale and deliver sustainable and politically informed approaches which build the long-term capability of PNG’s health system to independently plan, budget, coordinate and deliver primary health care to support PNG’s long-term economic and development objectives. The PNG Australia Transition to Health Program (PATH) is a key investment to deliver the Portfolio Plan. PATH has been specifically designed as an ‘adaptive program’ to implement a flexible approach to respond to changing circumstances in PNG, informed by evidence and lessons from previous experience of what does or does not work. As part of delivering PATH’s End-Of-Investment Outcomes (EOIOs) and Intermediate Outcomes (IOs), Abt Associates will also continue to deliver a number of existing DFAT investments in key areas. About the Opportunity The Provincial Facilitator role will support the Senior Program Manager and Program Delivery Lead - PHA Support to implement day-to-day activities of selected Provincial Health Authorities (PHA) whilst improving leadership, management and strengthening of key stakeholder relationships at the provincial level. Scope of Work The role will undertake the following responsibilities: Leadership Support * Promote a strong work culture at senior PHA management level and PATH Program Activity Managers. * Improve strategic planning and resource mobilization. * Strengthening service delivery through the development of policies, guidelines and systems. * Develop good neutral relationship with leadership networks in the province - national leaders such as MPs, provincial and local government leaders at the community level. * Recognize and respect other key stakeholders involved in health service delivery in the province. Operational Management * Ensure AAP are being completed and implemented in line with National Department Policies and National Health Plan. * Support the PHA in the effective use of finance, human and other resources. * Effectively coordinate and contribute in operational research to strengthen evidence-based policy to address specific bottlenecks that impede health service delivery. * Provide PHA secretariat support to the board and ensure that it is in place and functioning. * Assist PHA to encourage more inclusive workplace culture. * Work with the GESI team to actively promote gender equality by ensuring women are being brought into management and leadership roles to contribute meaningfully towards the health of women and girls. * Work closely with, Accelerated Immunization and Health Systems Strengthening Team, Frontline Health Outcomes Team and Health Security teams of the PATH program. Financial Management * Support budgeting and expenditure of the PHA, ensuring that revenue and expenditures are in line with PHA priorities, national health standards and National Health Plan 2021 - 20230 objectives. * Support PHAs financial reporting and accountability complied with all levels. * Support the establishment of financial management systems to capture all different funding that will be allocated to the PHA. Human Resource Management. * Provide support to a more effective recruitment and retention of health and support staff by the PHA. * Explore opportunities to continually improve staff skills and performance. * Institute mechanisms to enable training and development in performance management skills. * Provide some guidance and counselling around staff discipline and appraisal processes in line with DPM processes. Stakeholder management/partnership * Lead engagement opportunities. * Facilitate service agreements with different service providers. Public Health * Support public health intervention programs at the planning and program level. * Ensure better coordination exists with PATH Program delivery teams on Immunization, TB, Malaria and Sexual Reproductive Health programs. * Provide input into Pandemic (e.g.: Covid 19) and Public Health Emergencies of International Concerns (PHEIC) control measures and disease outbreak activities. Medical Supplies * Provide support and ensure medical drugs/supplies and distribution to respective health facilities are done in a timely manner. Monitoring & Evaluation * Work alongside and oversee the Provincial M&E Coordinators, ensuring the Performance and Learning (PAL) Team are regularly updated and involved in activities. * Monitoring and evaluation of the performance of PHAs in line with National Health Plan (2021 - 2023) Key Results Areas and National Health Services Standards and other national and global standards. * Ensure alignment of PHA support to PATH PAF and PHASP Framework. * Report key findings back to PAL Team. * Other duties as reasonably directed. Key deliverables * Support provincial counterparts to understand and apply AM/TWP approaches to policy making and program delivery. * Establish systems, support programs and operational staff to apply PATH's approaches to GESI (approach to be developed by the PATH GESI team). * Support development and implementation of a plan in collaboration with the PHA CEO that contributes towards the intermediate outcomes: * Strengthening PHA capacity * Improving accountability * Supporting an increase in Women in Leadership * Enhancing gender equality and equity * Delivery of essential service * Ensuring Health Security * Monthly reporting against the plan. * Quarterly reporting against the intermediate outcomes. * Annual reporting against the end of investment outcomes. * Maintained strong and productive relationship with counterparts and other PATH staff. * Received satisfactory feedback on performance. Reporting and Coordination The ideal candidate will work in close collaboration with: * PATH Senior Management team * Performance and Aid team * Relevant AHC representatives * Relevant GoPNG representatives (National Department of Health, Provincial Health Authorities). * External stakeholders including but not limited to CSOs, provincial non-state actors, female and male reform champions and networks etc. About You The ideal candidate must demonstrate the following key selection criteria: * Tertiary qualifications (master's degree preferred) in Epidemiology, Medicine, Public Health or Health Security. * Minimum of 10years of senior level experience with PNG Provincial Health Authority including implementation of PHA reform, with good understanding of NDoH/DPM/DoF systems, legislation, policy, governance, resourcing, financing and decentralisation. * A clear, broader and demonstrated understanding of the PNG Health Sector, PNG Provincial Government systems and central agencies (DPM, DoF) sector will be highly regarded. * Familiar with PNG Health reform policies, and exposure/ experience working with health boards and committees. * Multi stakeholder engagements across large and complex cross-program environment with the ability to work in political and cultural manner. * Strong written communication and analytical skills with demonstrated experience in preparing high quality reports and professional documents for senior and executive audiences. * Experience working with gender-based health programs and initiatives to support role of women will be highly regarded. * Demonstrate positive and sound work ethics and professional behaviour. * Team player and ability to build network and work collaboratively with PHA and cross sectorial in a political and culturally sensitive manner. * Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of development programs and projects. * Promotes Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity. How to Apply * Applicants must strictly address the Key Selection Criteria (About You) in his/her cover letter when submitting his/her application online, along with his/her CV as a single document. * Applications must be submitted personally by individuals only. Any applications submitted by a company or organisation will not be accepted. * The successful applicant will be engaged through an employment agreement determined by Abt. Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Closing Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026 (Midday, local time) #LI-AUSBRIT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

Responsibilities

The Provincial Facilitator supports Provincial Health Authorities in improving leadership, management, and stakeholder relationships to strengthen health service delivery. Key duties include overseeing financial and human resource management, coordinating public health interventions, and monitoring program performance.