HSS & Sustainability Officer at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations in Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with and affected by HIV. It is an organization built on strong core values and strong belief in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HSS & Sustainability Officer

Job Code: CQIM0006
Location: Abuja
Grant Duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance

Do You Have What it Takes to Join Us?

• We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding skills and proven track records in the advertised position.
• A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate (females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply) with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices
• A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization achieve its goals as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable. If this typifies you, kindly read on:

Duties and Responsibilities

• The incumbent will strengthen integration of the HIV program into other health programs within the health system in line with donor requirements.
• The job holder will provide technical support on all key health systems issues including governance, health financing, service delivery, health sector coordination and inputs to sector wide working groups.
• S/he will provide strategic policy and technical inputs to the Ministry of Health in the development and implementation of the State Strategic and operational Health Plans.
• S/he will liaise and collaborate with state colleagues, technical units in the Ministry of Health (MoH), Women Affairs and other related MDAs and donors/ partners on all matters relating to the collection, compilation and dissemination of evidence, information and data on health system issues, challenges, interventions and performance.
• S/he will coordinate engagement of state teams with SMOH, SACA, related agencies and departments to develop and implement program sustainability plans.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Medicine, Public Health, Health Services Management or a related field.
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience managing and implementing health systems strengthening programs.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of the Nigerian healthcare system, particularly the public health system.
• Demonstrated previous experience working in PEPFAR funded HIV/ AIDS program.
• Ability to liaise with senior MOH officials and dignitaries, executives of NGOs, FBOs, CBOs, the for-profit business community, and senior members of the donor community.
• Skills in strengthening health service delivery programs, training, performance and quality improvement and monitoring and evaluation.

Application Closing Date
3rd November, 2022.