Responsible for providing leadership in strategic planning, policy development, and project management for the effective and efficient functioning of the health system to achieve better health outcomes for the Ministry of Health and Wellness; as well as for advising on policy development, planning and project management related issues, always being cognizant of the interaction between the Ministry’s technical, financial and economic resources. I. Nature and Scope The Director of the Policy Analysis and Planning Unit and Project Management Unit within the Ministry of Health and Wellness is responsible for preparing policy and planning reports in order to facilitate high level health policy and decision making. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the preparation and continuity of the Ministry’s Strategic Plan along with other operational plans. The Director must work closely with the Director of Public Health and Wellness and Director of Hospital Services and Allied Health in the preparation and the continuation of the Ministry’s overall policy planning development process and engage all stakeholders in the review of all operational plans. The Director of the Policy Analysis and Planning Unit and Project Management Unit also has responsibility for leading the negotiations on Service Level Agreements and the monitoring and review of performance agreements between the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Social Security Board or any other health related authority or statutory board, be they public or private. The incumbent oversees the coordination of major capital and donor funded projects and advises the Chief Executive Officer on policy and planning issues and matters related to project execution. The Director is expected to consult with the Director of Public Health and Wellness and Director of Hospital Services and Allied Health on all significant technical decisions and the Chief Executive Officer on all financial decision. The incumbent supervises staff within the Unit and is expected to oversee their development in all the requisite areas. The Director is further expected to maintain a high degree of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in the conduct of his/her duties and responsibilities. In addition, the incumbent must display the communication skills required to interact with senior and junior personnel within the Public Service, representatives of local government authorities and statutory bodies; as well as representatives of outside agencies and organizations both locally and internationally.

Conditions of Service Conditions of service will be in accordance with the Belize Constitution (Public Service) Regulations, 2014, Financial and Stores Orders, Finance and Audit (Reform) Act and any other instructions issued from time to time.

I. Qualifications/Experience Recognized Master’s Degree in Health Management, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Planning, Project Management or a related discipline, with a minimum of seven (7) years’ working experience serving in a managerial capacity; experience in policy development, project design and planning.

II. Competencies and Skills a. Sound knowledge of Project Management; b. Sound knowledge of Health Policy and healthcare environment; c. Sound knowledge of Public Sector Budgeting; d. Good analytical, interpersonal and communication skills; e. Must have the ability to handle quantitative data; f. Self-starter with the ability to produce high quality reports; g. Willing to work outside of normal working hours h. Have excellent leadership skills.