Policy Officer at Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria

The Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) mobilizes resources to improve Nigeria’s healthcare system. PSHAN creates a compelling opportunity to pool private sector capabilities, resources, assets and expertise across a coordinated platform,to complement the efforts of government, partners, and implementors to accelerate improvement in health outcomes in Nigeria.

The private sector health alliance has evolved from a Private Sector Round Table for Health to a country owned private sector led multisectoral coalition commited to improving health outcomes. Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria operations are guided by a well-developed governing structure with a determined board of directors, an advisory council and efficient management team whose vision is to have a Nigeria where everyone has equitable access to quality and affordable healthcare and wellness.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Policy Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full Time

Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities include:

• Assist to develop an Inform programs strategy.
• Assist to design specific programs (incl. design details, implementation plans, performance management frameworks, etc)
• Assist to coordinate programs implementation.
• Assist to develop partnerships with Government, international donors, local parties.
• Assist to conduct analytics to assess initiative potential (e.g estimated outcomes, etc)
• Assist to develop and maintain a database for the Nigerian healthcare sector, covering health statistics and health philanthropy.
• Based on research and advocacy, assist to plan and design new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization.

Qualifications

• Professional certification in project management.
• Previous NGO experience is a prerequisite.
• Postgraduate degree in the Health Sciences, Finance or Management     

Attributes:

• High level of integrity.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management.
• Expertise in organizing and monitoring inter-connected projects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous- attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Proven experience in effective networking, negotiations, and influencing people.
• Forward-thinker with an ability to take initiative.
• Experience in developing case studies.
• Domain expertise in the healthcare value chain and financing
• Displays charisma and a high level of personal comportment.
• Exposure to world-class post-graduate training or executive education equivalent.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply by sending an application which should include a cover letter indicating why they are applying and their fit for the role, and a resume or CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title and the reference ID for the job you are applying for as the subject of the mail.

Note

• We are an Equal-Opportunity Employer and seeks a diverse pool of candidates for these positions.
• The position is based in Lagos. Relocation costs are not covered.