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Job title : Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) / Policy Advisor
Job Location : Kano
Deadline : September 11, 2024
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Job Summary
- The Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) / Policy Advisor will support the strategic planning, design, and implementation of health systems strengthening initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance and support in the design and implementation of HSS interventions.
- Ensure that HSS activities are evidence-based, contextually relevant, and aligned with best practices.
- Develop technical documents, guidelines, and protocols for effective implementation of HSS initiatives.
- Support the development and review of health policies, strategies, and plans.
- Conduct policy analysis to identify gaps and opportunities for strengthening health systems.
- Advocate for the adoption and implementation of evidence-based policies and practices.
- Assist in the design of HSS interventions that address identified health system gaps and align with state priorities.
- Support the development & operationalization of the Minimum Service Package(MSP)/Service Delivery Package (SDP) in collaboration with the Kano State government.
- Contribute to the development of a comprehensive results framework, including key performance indicators (KPIs), to measure the impact of HSS activities.
- Support capacity-building initiatives for government agencies and health personnel.
- Provide technical assistance and training to enhance the skills and processes of these agencies, facilitating improved public financial management.
- Work with the HSS Policy lead to engage with lawmakers and other political leaders to improve support for the two functional PHCs per political ward initiative.
- Assist in the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks for HSS activities.
- Support the collection, analysis, and reporting of data to track progress and inform decision-making.
- Support the state create a realistic roadmap, considering infrastructure development, service delivery, human resources, financing and other specific actions to be taken
- Support SWAP and BHCPF coordination mechanisms in the state to improve channeling of resources to PHC revitalization
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
- Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in health systems strengthening, policy advisory roles, or related areas.
- Proven experience working on donor-funded projects or in NGO settings.
- In-depth understanding of primary health care (PHC) settings and the Kano health landscape.
- Familiarity with digital health solutions
Desired Competencies:
- Excellent analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills, with proficiency in MS suite and statistical software
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Stakeholder management and networking skills
- Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with recent policy initiatives of the Government of Nigeria (SWAp, BHCPF)
- Familiarity with the health landscape in Nigeria, particularly in Kano State.
How to Apply for this Offer
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter (no more than a page) and an updated CV in one document to: recruitment@sanhdef.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.
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