**Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP)** + _Locally engaged personnel - 12-month contract, March 2025 – March 2026_ + _Base in Suva, Fiji with travel to Divisions_ **FPSP Overview:** FPSP, also referred to as the ‘Platform’, a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) investment, will contribute to the delivery of Fiji’s national development priorities, in line with the Australia’s International Development Policy, the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Partnership and the Development Partnership Plan. The Platform will deliver key bilateral programs, such as health, education, scholarships, social infrastructure, governance, climate and emergency preparedness and response. Platform activities will identify and address climate risks, promote climate action, and gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) across and beyond the sector programs. The Platform has three functional Outcomes: 1. The Platform has delivered its sector program outcomes, including through supporting strategic coherence, planning, partnerships management, data and learning across the portfolio of investments. 2. The Platform has prioritised gender equality, disability-inclusive development, and climate and disaster resilience, in its systems and practices. This includes in how it undertakes sector programming and its engagement with selected Government of Fiji (GoF) agencies. 3. The Platform administers timely and efficient programming that is: value for money; maximises use of local supply chains; and supports good governance, and public diplomacy, effective decision making and risk management. **AFHP Overview:** The Fiji Program Support Platform (the Platform) implements over fifty percent of Australia’s bilateral development support to Fiji across a range of sector programs in education, health, Australia Awards, disaster response, cyclone recovery, social infrastructure and technical assistance to improve public sector governance in Fiji. The Platform integrates cross-cutting themes, including gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), climate and disaster resilience, across sectoral programs. In particular, the Platform seeks to strengthen program outcomes by better addressing the needs of targeted beneficiaries including those who are often marginalised. The Australian Government is supporting Fiji’s health sector through the Australia Fiji Health Program (AFHP, the Program) working with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS). The program’s high-level End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs) are: + Improved systems are used by MHMS and health workers for evidence-based planning and resource allocation (workforce and budget), clinical care, digital health and medical supply chains; and + Targeted healthcare facilities equitably deliver improved primary health services, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and non-communicable disease (NCD) services. The funding for the program is approximately AUD 45million over 9 years (5 years, with an option to extend a further 4 years) and delivered through a range of activities (interventions) to achieve the program’s objectives where implementation modalities include technical advice, procurement of technical services and goods, minor works and infrastructure upgrades, capacity building and training support, support to Ministry led initiatives and innovations, and grants to civil society organisations (CSOs). AFHP is designed to support the MHMS achieve the goals and objectives in its Strategic Plan and Annual Operational Plans, and AFHP’s workplans are targeted to support specific components of the Ministry’s plans. Recent natural disasters such as cyclones, and public health emergencies in Fiji including COVID-19 have highlighted major challenges for pandemic preparedness and response during epidemics and other health emergencies. In this context, around 10% of program funding will be allocated for MHMS to assign to emerging needs and priorities as they arise. Funding may be allocated toward preparedness and responses to public health emergencies, or related opportunities for reform and innovation. **Position Summary:** The National Disability Inclusion Coordinator will provide support to strengthen the capacity of MHMS to provide disability inclusive health services. The position will assist in staff training and development and work towards improved inclusive standards of practice. It will also be expected that the position will provide effective administration to monitor disability inclusive practices in the health system. **Key Responsibilities:** + The position will achieve its purpose through the following: + Provide strategic support for the integration of the principles of disability inclusion into all new health policies, plans and guidelines and budgeting processes. + Ensure annual budgeting includes resourcing of prioritized disability inclusion activities, including those identified in the National inclusive health and rehabilitation Action Plan 2023−2027. + With support from data experts, analyse 2017 national census data relating to disability and health with recommendations made regarding the disability inclusive health planning. + Develop Fiji specific training resources (such as PPT, posters, hand−outs) to facilitate greater disability inclusive awareness of health personnel; and promote practical skills in disability inclusive health. + Support delivery of disability inclusion training to health personnel across all divisions. + Develop online resources to enable ongoing disability inclusive health CPD opportunities for MHMS health personnel. + Work with relevant Heads of Departments at tertiary institutions to integrate disability inclusion training in undergraduate training for clinical health services personnel. + Liaise with Rehabilitation Coordinator, NCDP and other sectors to establish clear referral pathways for children and adults to and from health and rehabilitation services to other sectors such as education, livelihoods and community services. + Advocate for and coordinate disaggregated disability data collection within MHMS Health Information Systems. + Develop an accessibility checklist, advocating for new MHMS building works to be conform to accessibility standards. **Key Working Relationships:** Reporting to + Medical Superintendent, Tamavua Twomey Hospital and Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine – Rehab Hospital Others + Rehabilitation Coordinator, MHMS staff, NCDP, Relevant NGO’s including OPDs, + MEL Specialist and Patient Experience and Quality Care Coordinator at AFHP + FNU staff and students, NRMH Rehabilitation staff, FNU, External advisor/s, Asset management Unit - MHMS **Selection Criteria:** Qualifications + Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in special education, disabilities, occupational therapy, physiotherapy/rehabilitation, speech and language pathology, child development, health service management or related field. Experience + Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with special needs or person with disabilities and their families. + Experience must include at least one (1) year of administrative or management experience which includes program planning, organizing, and staff training and supervision. + Experience in developing and delivering training material especially in a health service delivery context Knowledge and Skills + Practical understanding and ability to apply approaches to disability inclusion + Knowledge of United Nations Convention of Rights of People, Fiji’s National policy for persons living with Disability Living with Disabilities 2008 − 2018 and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2018 + Sound understanding and knowledge of relevant MHMS health plans, with commitment to the implementation of the National Disability Inclusive Health and Rehabilitation Action Plan 2023−2027 + Understanding of the Fijian Constitution (2013) and applicable laws of Fiji + High level project management skills and knowledge of development work. + Excellent oral and written skills. + Excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. + Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. + Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-level reports and briefs and effectively present ideas. + Comprehensive understanding of the structure and organization of the Fiji Health System. + Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to engage at a senior level, build and maintain networks, provide advice and communicate effectively (both written and verbal) on sensitive issues with a culturally and professionally diverse range of stakeholders. + Knowledge of, or familiarity with DFAT’s compliance standards for development programs, particularly child protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) and fraud awareness and control requirements and practice. Personal Attributes + A passion for achieving the best possible outcomes in disability inclusion services and patient care.  + Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to gather information, influence others with diplomacy, tact, and discretion, and engage individuals at all levels with respect and confidence. This includes strong presentation skills and experience presenting to large groups.  + Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team and work independently, demonstrating initiative when required.  + Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and work flexibly when needed.  + High level of personal integrity and professionalism **How to apply:** Applications close on 9 February 2025. 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