[Hiring] National Consultant Assessment of National Health Insurance Programme @AGORA

Role Description

The purpose of this consultancy is to review Nepal’s National Health Insurance Programme and identify evidence-based actions to strengthen its performance, financial sustainability, and contribution to Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

• Conduct a concise literature review of the National Health Insurance Programme (NHIP).
• Summarize key challenges to achieving financially sustainable Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
• Develop a policy brief that outlines evidence-based reform options.
• Identify priority research gaps.
• Propose a phased roadmap of practical reforms to strengthen governance, improve operational and financial performance, increase enrollment and retention, and accelerate progress towards UHC.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health; PhD preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in health financing, social health insurance, health systems strengthening, public policy analysis, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience conducting policy reviews, health financing assessments, or insurance reform studies.
• Proven experience engaging with government institutions and high-level stakeholders.
• Experience in developing reform strategies, implementation of roadmaps, or investment cases.
• Previous work experience in Nepal or similar federal governance settings is highly desirable.
• Good command in writing, excellent communication in English and Nepal language.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Expertise in quantitative and qualitative policy analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex evidence into actionable policy recommendations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package.