Advisor – Health Financing

GIZ Malawi

A. BRIEF BACKGROUND

On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Global Programme for BACKUP Health aims to improve the efficiency of globally financed health services and products in selected partner countries, particularly for HIV, TB and malaria (HTM). This takes the form of: (i) the identification of financing options for the integration of HTM into general health systems, (ii) the bundling of disease-specific health services in integrated HTM approaches and their integration into general (especially primary) health care and (iii) an improvement in the conditions for the local production of HTM-relevant health products in Africa. The project is highly relevant in the light of the overall decline in global health funding and the pressure on partner countries to use all available resources more efficiently and strategically.

A new phase of BACKUP will begin on 01.01.2026 with expanded operations in eight countries. We are seeking an advisor with experience in the field of health systems strengthening and an advisor with experience in health financing, both with good knowledge of Global Health Initiatives, particularly the Global Fund for HIV, TB and Malaria, to support operations of the programme in Malawi.

ADVISOR (HEALTH FINANCING)

Reference code: GIZ/MGHP/62/ Name of applicant

GIZ is seeking an Advisor for BACKUP Health to support national health-financing reform processes, and to provide strategic advice on financing for disease-specific and general health services -ensuring integration, sustainability and efficient use of global funding.

a) MAIN TASKS

  • Support the country’s health financing reform process, engaging in strategy and policy level fora on health financing, including high-level dialogues
  • Provide strategic advice on health financing topics in the context of GFATM grant development and implementation, ie. innovative financing solutions, sustainability, costing, benefit package, regulatory or management aspects, public financial management, domestic resource mobilization, social health protection, etc.
  • Assess and identify financing options for the integration of HIV, TB and Malaria into the health system, involving relevant national partners and based on in-depth knowledge of the stakeholder landscape
  • Ensure the identification, planning and delivery of high-quality technical interventions to partner institutions through consultants, service contracts or grants, according to pre-defined programme criteria, promoting integrated and sustainable approaches to health financing
  • Keep track of developments of global financing mechanisms in the country besides the GFATM, such as GFF and Gavi
  • Engage in relevant networks (eg. the P4H network) and exchange platforms (e.g. health financing technical working groups) geared towards aligning national health financing activities
  • Engage in the coordination and monitoring of BACKUP’s activities within the framework of the global programme (module offer, results matrix, communications and knowledge management and other)
  • Coordinate closely bilateral, regional and global GIZ health programmes in the country, the other countries supported by the BACKUP Health programme, as well as the Global Fund country team

This brief profile is not intended to provide a full and complete description.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

i. Qualifications

Postgraduate education at Master’s (or equivalent degree) level in a relevant area such as health financing, health economics, health policy, global health, health systems management, public health.

ii. Professional experience

  • At least 10 years of professional working experience, of which at least 7 in a health financing role
  • At least 5 years of working experience in international organizations (bilateral technical cooperation, consultancy firms, multilateral agencies etc.)
  • Experience with Global Fund and/or German Development Cooperation is an asset
  • Good understanding of health system challenges in Malawi
  • Very good understanding of health financing and/or social health protection systems
  • Good understanding of the global health architecture
  • Verified working experience in independent execution of tasks and packet of activities

iv. Additional Competencies

  • Highly motivated professional with ability to work in a team, organizational talent, strong managerial and organizational competence, intercultural competence and very good communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact in complex cooperation systems with various stakeholders (including senior government officials, civil society and key population representatives, project implementers and beneficiaries)
  • Excellent spoken and written English with very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g MS Office)
  • Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management

B. HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to submit the following:

  1. A one-page electronic cover letter, including your expected gross monthly salary in Malawi Kwacha.
  2. A detailed electronic curriculum vitae (CV) of no more than five (5) pages.
  3. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
  4. Copy of National ID

Applications, along with all required documents, should be submitted to giz-malawi-hr@giz.de. Applicants must clearly indicate the relevant reference code for the position in the subject line of their email, corresponding to the specific call for applications.

All applications should be addressed to:

The Head of HR
GIZ Malawi
P.O. Box 31131
LILONGWE 3.

The deadline for receiving applications is 17th December 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted. Should you not receive communication from us by 15th January 2026, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusivity in the workplace is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are valued and respected.