JOB DESCRIPTION

General Information

Publication for

Partner

Partner Name

WHO World Health Organization

Position Title

Technical Coordinator – Health Sector Reform

Job Category

Programme

Duty Station(s)

Dhaka

Seniority Level

Mid Level

ICS Level

ICS 10

Contract Type

ICA – LICA – Specialist – Retainer

Contract Level

LICA 10

Posting Start Date

11-Nov-2025

Posting End Date

15-Nov-2025

Duration

3 months

Job Highlight

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to significant health sector reforms in Bangladesh, working closely with key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the World Health Organization. The role offers a unique chance to shape the future of healthcare in the country, enhance your project management and coordination skills, and gain valuable experience in international health development.

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

Since 1972 WHO has been a key partner of the Government of Bangladesh and provided technical advice and support for the development and improvement of the health of the country’s population.

The organization has been supporting the Government, and working in collaboration with other partners, for the attainment of the highest possible level of health by all. It has been providing support for the development and strengthening of the country’s public health systems.

About the Project Office

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is implementing a range of reform measures to strengthen the resilience, efficiency, and equity of the health system in line with the recommendations of the Health Reform Commission (2025). These reforms aim to align Bangladesh”s health system with the principles of equity, participation, and accountability ensuring that health is realized as both a constitutional right and a public good. In this regard, the Ministry has prepared a comprehensive proposal titled “Health Sector Transformation in Bangladesh”, outlining the strategic priorities, implementation modalities, and expected outcomes of the reform agenda. The proposal emphasizes eight key strategic areas including governance and institutional reform, primary healthcare restructuring, workforce planning, financial sustainability, digital transformation, medicine regulation, documentation of transition strategies, and stakeholder communication. The Ministry seeks the technical and strategic partnership of the World Health Organization (WHO) to support the implementation of these reform initiatives. UNOPS Bangladesh will serve as the human resources partner to WHO, providing comprehensive recruitment and contract management services to support the effective implementation of the Health Sector Transformation Project.

Job Specific Context

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is implementing a range of reform measures to strengthen the resilience, efficiency, and equity of the health system in line with the recommendations of the Health Reform Commission (2025). These reforms aim to align Bangladesh”s health system with the principles of equity, participation, and accountability ensuring that health is realized as both a constitutional right and a public good. In this regard, the Ministry has prepared a comprehensive proposal titled “Health Sector Transformation in Bangladesh”, outlining the strategic priorities, implementation modalities, and expected outcomes of the reform agenda. The proposal emphasizes eight key strategi areas including governance and institutional reform, primary healthcare restructuring, workforce planning, financial sustainability, digital transformation, medicine regulation, documentation of transition strategies, and stakeholder communication.

The Ministry seeks the technical and strategic partnership of the World Health Organization (WHO) to support the implementation of these reform initiatives. WHO will provide technical assistance, policy advice, and coordination support to ensure that the reform measures are effectively implemented and aligned with global best practices in health system strengthening.

Role Purpose

The Technical Coordinator will oversee and coordinate the work of the reform consultant team, ensure coherence across thematic areas, and facilitate collaboration between MoHFW and WHO. The consultant will serve as the operational and technical link between the reform team and decision-makers, ensuring progress, quality, and timely delivery of outputs.

Objectives of the Assignment

• To coordinate and track the progress of ongoing reform activities across divisions, directorates, and partners.
• To support the National Advisor and MoHFW in planning, implementation, and monitoring of reform initiatives.
• To facilitate technical documentation, data analysis, and synthesis of reform outputs.
• To strengthen communication and coordination between MoHFW, WHO, and other stakeholders.
• To contribute to the institutionalization and sustainability of reforms through systematic follow-up and reporting.
• To ensure effective coordination and technical follow-up, the MoHFW, with WHO’s support, will work closely with the National Advisor and WHO technical teams to oversee progress, align activities, and maintain documentation and communication among stakeholders.

Functions / Key Results Expected

The Consultant will-

• Provide strategic and technical leadership to coordinate the work of consultants engaged under the reform agenda assigned through 3rd party or APW of WHO.
• Ensure timely progress, coherence, and quality assurance of deliverables across reform initiatives.
• Develop a consolidated workplan and track progress of reform initiatives against agreed milestones.
• Facilitate communication and alignment between MoHFW, WHO, and development partners and consultants, key stakeholders and focal person of MOHW.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure outputs are aligned with global standards, WHO recommendations, and national policies.
• Strengthen monitoring, reporting, and knowledge sharing on health reform activities.
• Act as the focal point for communication between MoHFW, WHO, and development partners.
• Support stakeholder consultations and policy dialogues.
• Maintain a reform tracking system and generate periodic progress updates for MoHFW and WHO.
• Contribute to advocacy and dissemination of reform-related outputs.

Key Functions and Activities

1. Reform Coordination and Oversight
   • Support MoHFW in organizing, coordinating, and following up on reform-related meetings, working groups, and technical committees.
   • Track the progress of key reform initiatives (institutional, administrative, workforce, and digital reforms) across departments and divisions.
   • Maintain a monthly reform coordination tracker capturing progress, bottlenecks, and milestones against the reform implementation roadmap.
   • Provide secretarial and technical support to the Health Reform Steering Committee and related coordination mechanisms.
2. Monitoring, Data Management, and Dashboard Updating
   • Develop, update, and maintain a central database and dashboard to monitor reform indicators, implementation status, and timelines.
   • Consolidate data inputs from MoHFW directorates, WHO, and development partners, ensuring timely and accurate updates.
   • Produce analytical summaries, graphs, and dashboards for use in decision-making, progress briefings, and partner coordination meetings.
   • Ensure all reform progress data are standardized, quality assured, and integrated within MoHFW’s digital monitoring systems.
3. Documentation, Reporting, and Policy Briefing
   • Prepare monthly reform coordination reports summarizing activities, progress, issues, and actions required at policy and operational levels.
   • Draft well-structured meeting minutes, technical notes, and policy briefs for high-level discussions and inter-agency meetings.
   • Ensure institutional memory and reform learnings are properly documented, archived, and made accessible through the reform database.
4. Stakeholder Coordination and Communication
   • Facilitate smooth and consistent communication between MoHFW, WHO, UN agencies, and other reform partners, ensuring alignment of priorities and clarity in follow-up actions.
   • Support the organization of stakeholder consultations, technical workshops, and policy dialogues, including preparation of briefing materials and presentations.
   • Maintain regular liaison with key focal points across reform programs to enhance synergy, coordination, and resource optimization.
5. Synthesis and Final Reporting
   • Lead the preparation of a final consolidated report summarizing reform progress, achievements, key challenges, and policy recommendations for the next programmatic phase.
   • Contribute to the development of forward-looking recommendations for institutionalizing reforms and integrating lessons learned into upcoming health sector programs.

Expected Deliverables:

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Deliverables

Description

1

Monthly Reform Coordination Reports and Activity Trackers

Regular updates summarizing ongoing reform actions, implementation progress, challenges, and priority follow-up actions.

2

Updated Database and Dashboard on Reform Progress

A dynamic, regularly updated digital system to visualize and track reform indicators and milestones.

3

Well-Documented Meeting Reports and Policy Briefs

Clear, concise documentation of technical meetings, reform coordination sessions, and policy dialogues with actionable insights.

4

Final Consolidated Report Summarizing Progress, Challenges, and Recommendations

A comprehensive synthesis of reform outcomes, lessons learned, and forward recommendations for continued reform implementation.

5

Strengthened Communication Between MoHFW, WHO, and Reform Stakeholders

Evidence of improved coordination, communication channels, and information-sharing mechanisms established and maintained.

Skills

Communication, Health Policy, Problem Solving, Project Coordination, Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in medical science is required.

Desired

• An advanced university degree (Master’s level or higher) in medicine, public health, health policy, health systems, or a related field is an advantage and may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• PhD is preferred

Experience Requirements

Required

• At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in health systems, health policy, or health sector reform at national and/or international level.
• Proven experience in coordinating large-scale health programmes, preferably within government, UN agencies, or international organizations.
• Strong technical knowledge of health systems strengthening, PHC, and UHC.
• Expertise in health policy development, governance, financing, service delivery, and workforce issues.
• Excellent report writing, documentation, and presentation skills.

Desired

• Strong digital literacy, including policy analysis tools, data visualization, and health information systems is desired.

Language Requirements

LanguageProficiency LevelRequirementEnglishFluentRequiredBengaliFluentRequired

Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
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• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.