Ministry of Health
Health System Efficiency Improvement Project
Terms of Reference

PMU Coordinator

Background
The Palestine Liberation Organization, for the benefit of the Palestinian Government has received for financing from the World Bank, International Development Association towards the cost of Health System Efficiency Improvement Project (the Project). The Project aims to improve the efficiency and accountability of Palestinian health financing. Through development of strategies, rules, and improved governance, the Project will help the Palestinian Authority contain costs and develop a sustainable healthcare system that provides equitable access to appropriate and needed care for Palestinians while protecting them from financial hardship when paying for them.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is the implementing agency for this Project. A Project Management Unit (PMU) was established within MOH and will be composed of a Project Coordinator, Procurement Specialist Financial Management Specialist and Administrative Assistant, as well as consultants in various technical fields, to manage the overall implementation and coordination of the project.
 Assignment Objective:
MOH is considering the appointment of a qualified PMU Coordinator, to ensure that activities under the project are implemented in accordance with the project operations manual and signed grant agreement and are conducted in a professional and transparent manner that complies with
both the PNA’s regulations and the World Bank’s guidelines. The PMU coordinator will be responsible for the overall coordination role of the various project activities with MOH relevant departments/units and the World Bank.
Scope of Work
Under direct supervision of the Director of MOH International Cooperation Unit, the selected PMU coordinator will be required to familiarize him/herself with all aspects of the running activities of the project in charge of processing all aspects of project coordination and management. The PMU Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the execution of the Project and will be reporting to the PMU head.

The PMU Coordinator shall work in close cooperation with the staff of the PMU and other relevant departments/units within MOH as appropriate to implement, guide and supervise activities related to the execution of this project, and in particular will be responsible for the set tasks.

Main tasks:
a)Ensuring adherence to the provisions of the Grant Agreement;
b)Supervising and directing all PMU staff in the performance of their respective duties and ensuring the efficient functioning of the unit;
c)Monitoring and evaluating project activities and ensuring their coordination and integration with the relevant ministries, authorities and IDA;
d)Preparing an annual work plan and budget based on inputs form implementing entities before the start of the fiscal year and submitting it to the Technical Committee for review and approval;
e)Preparing quarterly project progress reports (technical, financial and procurement) with inputs from the implementing entities represented in the Technical Committee;
f)Ensuring maintenance of Project accounts and timely preparation of interim evaluations and financial statements;
g)Consolidating an Annual Report after the end of the fiscal year, summarizing the major outputs of the Project;
h)Assisting the main entities in the project in the selection of consultants and specialists, the approval of their terms of reference and administration of their agreements/contracts, and making necessary arrangements for briefing consultants and specialists and obtaining the bank’s no objections whenever needed as per the signed agreement;
i)Reviewing and approving or arranging for the review and approval by the appropriate authorities, of all reports, plans, specifications and other material related to the project;
j)Making necessary arrangements for the calling of bids, evaluations and awarding of contracts relating to the Project and obtaining the bank’s no objections whenever needed as per the signed agreement;
k)Organizing and administering, in consultation with appropriate authorities of any technical assistance, training or fellowship programs included in the Project;
l)Performing other duties as may be assigned by the designated MOH official.

Minimum Required Qualifications
-At least Masters Degree in Public Health or Health Economy or administrative sciences.
-At least 5 years of relevant experience in managing donor-financed projects
-Knowledge of World Bank fiduciary procedures- procurement and financial management is a plus.
-Has self-initiative, is dynamic in establishing relationships hardworking, and capable of working well in teams, and managing teams;
-Strong supervisory, interpersonal and staff support skills.
-Fluency in English and excellent report writing.
-Excellent computer skills.
-Ability to work under pressure within team work

Time Frame and Contract 
The duration of the assignment is one year on a full-time basis, extendable to the full length of the project (4years). The expected start date for the position is mid August 2015.
Interested candidates are requested to send their CVs and Qualifications to the following address no later than August 06, 2015.

International Cooperation Unit
Ministry of Health
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