Senior Consultant to Monitor Application of Policies and Technical Guidance for ARV Payment and Reimbursement through SHI

Abt Associates Inc.

USAID Sustainable Financing for HIV Activity

For a Senior Consultant

To monitor the application of policies and technical guidance for ARV payment
and reimbursement through SHI in Southern provinces

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates was ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms in 2012 and also named one of the top 40 international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in nearly 40 countries.

The 2-year USAID Sustainable Financing for HIV Activity provides technical assistance to the Government of Vietnam (GVN) from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2020. It builds on support provided to the GVN since 2014 through the Health Finance and Governance (HFG) project. USAID Sustainable Financing for HIV Activity will provide technical assistance to GVN to complete the transition to a domestically-funded HIV program able to exceed the 9090-90 targets – 90% of people living with HIV (PLHIV) tested, 90% on anti-retroviral treatment (ART), and 90% virally suppressed – thereby achieving epidemic control. The project will provide specialized expertise to deliver targeted, innovative, evidence-based, and results-driven technical assistance designed to: 1) increase in-country capacity to self-finance and sustain HIV control efforts; and 2) strengthen government capacity on ARV supply planning, quantification, bidding, and procurement financing through the SHI fund.

Objective

Abt Associates’ USAID Sustainable Financing for HIV Activity seeks to hire an Senior consultant to be responsible for providing advisory and technical support to monitor the application of policies and technical guidance for ARV payment and reimbursement through SHI.

Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the application of policies and technical guidance for ARV payment and reimbursement through SHI at provincial level in HCMC and selected Southern provinces.
• Identify progress, challenges and gaps in policies related to ARV payment and reimbursement through SHI.
• Provide recommendations for policy improvement and/or amendment.
• Provide technical support for provinces and health facilities on the provision and liquidation of subsidies for premium and ARV copayment subsidies for HIV patients from different sources.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• An advanced degree in medicine, health, economics or relevant disciplines.
• 10 - 12 years of relevant work experience in social health insurance in Vietnam, especially on SHI reimbursement.
• Strong understanding and knowledge on SHI policies in general and for HIV/AIDS in particular
• Good knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS care and treatment program in Vietnam and its current context, especially at the decentralized level.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with government agencies including health and social security sectors and health facilities.
• Basic knowledge of English.

Duration: December 2019 to July, 2020

Note: This position is based in HCMC, Vietnam, with travel per required

To apply, please send your application documents to the following email: [email protected]

Deadline: December 10th , 2019

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.