Health Systems Governance Hub Lead, Principal Consultant

Overview The Health Practice at Oxford Policy Management is currently seeking a Health Systems Governance Hub Lead. The role will be offered on a fixed-term (one year) basis in the first instance, with potential to become permanent. The position will be located in OPM’s UK office . We are an international development consultancy working to improve lives through sustainable policy change in low- and middle-income countries. Our vision is for fair public policy that benefits both people and the planet. Through our global network of offices, we work in partnership with national stakeholders and decision makers to research, design, implement and evaluate impactful public policy. We draw on our local and international sector experts to provide the very best evidence-based support. Position Summary The HSG Hub Lead plays a pivotal role in advancing the objectives of the Health Practice and wider OPM by spearheading initiatives in Health Systems Governance (HSG). This role encompasses a range of responsibilities, including: Hub Management : Overseeing the operations of the HSG Hub, including performance management of team members, recruitment and retention activities, development of the Hub’s strategic direction and capacity statements in alignment with organizational goals, and ensuring the successful achievement of both financial and non-financial objectives of the Hub while exemplifying and promoting OPM’s core values. Programme leadership and management : Leading the execution of complex technical assistance (TA) and consultancy projects, programmes and frameworks, ensuring adherence to established standards of excellence. Business Development and Leadership : Driving the success of the Health Practice through strategic prepositioning and bidding and securing new opportunities in HSG. Rendering Technical Assistance (TA) : Delivering high-level technical expertise to enhance health systems governance in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Thought Leadership and Knowledge Transfer : Establishing the HSG Hub as a center of thought leadership in health systems governance, fostering an environment of continuous learning and knowledge sharing. Key Responsibilities: Hub Leadership : Manage the HSG Hub within the Health Practice, overseeing team members, recruiting and retaining staff, and developing strategic initiatives in line with OPM and Health Practice objectives. Rendering Technical Assistance (TA) : Deliver targeted TA and consulting services to foster system-level, institutional, and organizational development. Project Acquisition and Bidding : Lead the pursuit of projects in the realm of HSG by collaborating with OPM’s Bid, Finance, Legal, HR, and Implementation Teams. Project Management : Oversee medium to large-scale HSG projects executed by the Health Practice and OPM country teams. Collaboration and Compliance : Foster effective collaboration across teams within the HSG Hub, Health Practice, and at the organizational level. Key Qualifications / Experience / Skills / Behaviours Qualifications/experience: This position requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of health systems governance, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to improving health outcomes. Professional Knowledge : Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Health, Medicine, Health Management) preferred. Project Management and Client Delivery : Extensive project management experience, including oversight of complex technical assistance (TA) and consultancy projects. Acquisition and Bid Management : Successful track record in securing donor-funded development projects. Our Offer We enable colleagues’ capacity to grow professionally through enhanced learning resources. Our non-hierarchical culture values support, collaboration, and diversity of perspectives. We provide an exceptionally generous annual leave entitlement and a hybrid working model. Competitive salary and contributory pension scheme. We are strengthened by the diversity of colleagues across our global business and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Application If you share our vision for fair public policy that benefits both people and planet, we would love to hear from you. We review and interview applicants on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply via our careers site at the earliest. #J-18808-Ljbffr