Job title : Head of Partnership and Ecosystem Enablement
Job Location : Abuja
Deadline : September 22, 2024
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JOB OVERVIEW:
The Head of Partnership and Ecosystem Enablement leads the PVAC secretariat’s efforts to foster a supportive and enabling environment for the growth and development of the Nigerian healthcare sector. This role plays a critical part in achieving the secretariat’s goals by addressing regulatory hurdles, promoting innovation, and facilitating access to resources for healthcare stakeholders
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for enabling the Nigerian healthcare ecosystem, focusing on key areas like regulation, policy advocacy, talent development, R&D, and access to financing
- Lead a team of specialists responsible for addressing regulatory challenges faced by healthcare businesses and institutions in Nigeria
- Collaborate with regulatory bodies to advocate for policies that promote innovation, improve access to essential healthcare products and services, and create a more attractive investment climate for the healthcare sector
- Oversee the development and implementation of programs to support healthcare workforce development, R&D initiatives, and improved business operations within the healthcare ecosystem
- Foster collaboration between stakeholders across the healthcare value chain, including government agencies, healthcare providers, academia, and the private sector
- Identify and analyze trends, and challenges impacting the Nigerian healthcare ecosystem, proposing and documenting insights, solutions and strategies for improvement
- Manage the team’s budget and resources effectively
DELIVERABLES:
- Comprehensive strategy documents for enabling the Nigerian healthcare ecosystem, addressing regulation, policy advocacy, talent development, R&D, and access to financing.
- Detailed reports on regulatory challenges and proposed solutions, including policy advocacy efforts and outcomes.
- Successfully developed and managed programs aimed at healthcare workforce development, R&D initiatives, and improved business operations.
- Regular progress reports on the implementation and impact of ecosystem enablement initiatives.
- Monitoring of impact of interventions to allow for course correction and replication.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
EDUCATION:
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Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Pharmacy, Medicine, Healthcare Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
LANGUAGE:
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Proficiency in English.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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At least 4 years of experience working in the Nigerian healthcare sector, with a strong understanding of its regulatory environment, policy landscape, and key challenges.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
- Proven track record of leading and managing teams, developing and implementing strategic initiatives, and advocating for policy change.
- Sufficient understanding of the econometrics of healthcare value chains to connect ecosystem interventions to real world outputs.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build and manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent analytical, research, and presentation skills.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external stakeholders.
- Position will be externally contracted on an independent contractor basis and seconded to PVAC’s Abuja office.
How to Apply for this Offer
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