Consultant, Health Financing LMH - Last Mile Health Remote | Nairobi | Addis Ababa | Accr…

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Last Mile Health seeks a Health Financing Consultant to support the Africa Frontline First Initiative and Africa CDC. The role involves strengthening health financing policies, coordinating with regional institutions, and producing reports. This remote consultancy is open to candidates in Ghana, Kenya, or Ethiopia, requiring up to 32 hours per week.

• Remote consultancy open to candidates in Ghana, Kenya, or Ethiopia
• Up to 32 hours per week commitment
• Bachelor's degree and experience in health financing required

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Consultant, Health Financing | LMH - Last Mile Health Consultant, Health Financing LMH - Last Mile Health Remote | Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Accra Both national and international Experienced level Speaks English Apply Summary by Impactpool Last Mile Health is seeking a Consultant for Health Financing to support the Africa Frontline First Initiative and the Africa CDC. The role involves strengthening health financing policies and frameworks to enhance access to primary health care across Africa. Key responsibilities include contributing to various health financing projects, coordinating with regional institutions, and producing reports on community health financing. This remote consultancy is open to candidates based in Ghana, Kenya, or Ethiopia, with a commitment of up to 32 hours per week. Candidate Requirements: Bachelor's degree in relevant field Experience in health financing or public health Experience partnering with governments Strong knowledge of health financing approaches Quantitative analytical skills Excellent communication skills in English Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools This role was posted on July 27, 2026. Please note that we will review applications on a rolling basis . The Role At Last Mile Health (LMH), we make bold commitments that inspire innovation. Are you passionate about strengthening health financing systems and partnering with governments and regional institutions to advance access to primary health care? If so, you may be the perfect fit to join us as Consultant, Health Financing at Africa Frontline First (AFF) Initiative . The Consultant will play a key role in advancing the strategic priorities of the Africa Frontline First Initiative and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) by strengthening continental primary health care financing policies and frameworks. This work will support increased domestic resource mobilization and the long-term sustainability of community health financing across Africa. The Consultant will contribute to Africa CDC's Accra Reset, the Lusaka Agenda, and broader public financial management reform efforts by supporting increased resource allocation and more efficient use of financing for community health. The role will also support coordination of the Continental Coordinating Mechanism for Community Health (CCM), completion of the Continental Investment Case for Community Health, development of the Financing and Sustainability Framework, and community health financing technical support to the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) region. This role is remote consultancy open to candidates based in Accra, Ghana; Nairobi, Kenya; or Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Applicants must be authorized to work in Ghana, Kenya, or Ethiopia. Consultancy Details Project Duration: October 2026 - September 2027 Commitment: Up to 32 hours per week Location: Accra - Ghana, Nairobi - Kenya and Addis Ababa - Ethiopia Scope of Work The consultant will work on the following deliverables by tentative deadlines (subject to change): Bi-monthly Africa CDC - Continental Coordination Mechanism (CCM) meeting reports with clear action points and status updates on previous ones (ongoing until September 2027) Baseline assessment report on CHW programs in the ECSA-HC (December 2026) Community Health Scorecard for ECSA-HC (December 2026) Report submitted for two virtual learning workshops conducted on community health financing and sustainability within the ECSA region. (April 2027) Final copy of the financing and sustainability framework for community health (July 2027) Community health (CH) webinar report prepared under the Africa CDC-CCM Financing and Sustainability Sub-group. (October 2026 and June 2027) Quarterly reports on AFF support to the ACCRA Reset Secretariat, highlighting CHW institutionalization, financing, and sustainability progress. (May 2027) A multi-country report mapping national budget allocations against actual community health expenditures across AFF countries. (June 2027) What you’ll bring Bachelor's degree in Economics, Development Finance, Public Health, International Development, Political Science, or a related field; graduate-level training in Health Economics, Health Financing, Health Policy, Public Affairs, Public Health, or a related discipline is preferred. Relevant professional experience in health financing, health economics, public policy, public health, or health systems strengthening. Experience partnering with governments or policymakers to strengthen health financing systems and provide technical advisory support, including developing policy briefs, research, advocacy, or other communications for decision-makers. Strong knowledge of health financing approaches, including costing and cost-effectiveness analysis, domestic resource mobilization, strategic purchasing, National Health Accounts, and resource mapping. Experience working across multiple countries and collaborating with regional institutions such as Africa CDC, the African Union, Regional Economic Communities, or similar organizations. Strong quantitative analytical skills with experience applying health economics or financing methods. You’ll impress us if you Are committed to advancing health equity and social justice. Have experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa and conducting health policy analysis in low- and middle-income or other resource-constrained settings. Thrive in fast-paced environments and effectively manage multiple priorities. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Are proficient with Microsoft Office applications and data management and analysis tools. Build strong relationships with governments, partners, and multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrate strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder coordination skills. About Last Mile Health Last Mile Health (LMH) saves lives in the world's most remote communities by partnering with governments to bring critical primary care services to the doorsteps of people living in the last mile. LMH is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization and currently works in Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Malawi, Uganda, and Sierra Leone with US offices in Boston. For more information, visit www.lastmilehealth.org . We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at LMH. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status At Impactpool we do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead. Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager. Summary by Impactpool Last Mile Health is seeking a Consultant for Health Financing to support the Africa Frontline First Initiative and the Africa CDC. The role involves strengthening health financing policies and frameworks to enhance access to primary health care across Africa. Key responsibilities include contributing to various health financing projects, coordinating with regional institutions, and producing reports on community health financing. This remote consultancy is open to candidates based in Ghana, Kenya, or Ethiopia, with a commitment of up to 32 hours per week. Candidate Requirements: Bachelor's degree in relevant field Experience in health financing or public health Experience partnering with governments Strong knowledge of health financing approaches Quantitative analytical skills Excellent communication skills in English Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools Fellowship Master the recruitment process of the impact sector! Become a fellow and gain access to Impactpool's premium material that will boost your career in the impact sector Explore fellowship Show LMH - Last Mile Health that you are interested in them Recruiters from the organization will be able to view your profile, contact you for current & future vacancies and engage you on opportunities that match your skills and interest. Connect with organization Consultant, Health Financing LMH - Last Mile Health Remote | Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Accra Both national and international Experienced level Speaks English Apply