Public-Private Partnership Advisor at the Partnership for Transforming Health Systems Phase II

Partnership for Transforming Health Systems Phase II (PATHS2) is a six year national programme funded by the UK's Department for International Development (DFID) to strengthen Nigeria;s health system; PATHS2 seeks to contribute to effective and efficient use of Nigeria's resources to achieve the health related Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5; focusing on six states and the federal government.

PATHS2 is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Public-Private Partnership Advisor

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities:

• The job holder will be based in Lagos and will lead the efforts in coordinating and directing the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) activities, including policy dialogue and related activities under PATHS2 in two states to support the effective delivery of public health services and improve health outcomes.
• The Advisor will work closely with states and in coordination with the federal level to provide direction and leadership for the implementation of PATHS2's PPP strategies and policy development.
• S/he will lead analysis and discussions to identify and refine opportunities, and frameworks for public-private partnerships in the two states.
• In addition, oversee the design and implementation of identified PPP models, and coordinate on behalf of PATHS2 strategy and policy dialogue to facilitate the adoption and scale up of viable models for PPP in the states and federal.
• Oversee the documentation and sharing lessons learned from the implementation of selected PPP initiatives at various platforms at state, federal and international levels, coordination between PATHS2 and other players to maximize synergy and resources to promote PPP initiatives in Nigeria.
• Provide technical assistance to specific state level technical teams in identify, implementing, evaluating and reporting progress in implementation of PPP activities in the states and federal.
• Advise Project Director on changes and improvements to project operations.

Requirements

• Masters Degree (minimum), or a PhD or MD (desirable), in Public Health or other relevant field.
• 8 years of relevant professional experience with a Masters Degree, or6 years with a PHD or MD.
• Three or more years of international project experience, preferably in Nigeria.
• A Public Health expert. Experience with DFID a plus.
• Experience in policy reform and implementation.
• Excellent writing, computer, management and organizational skills.
• Experience successfully managing staff.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, initiative, and - good judgment.

Application Closing Date
10th October, 2014

How To Apply
In order to be considered for the above position, an applicant must submit his/her CV and a cover letter that provide details of the applicant's qualifications for the desired position to: [email protected]

Note: In the subject line of the email, indicate the specific job title and location of the position you wish to apply for. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.