Health Systems Specialist at 360 Health Systems Diagnostics and Correction (360 HSDC)

360 HSDCis a holistic health-based development organization, focused on addressing disparities, poor health systems, and the inequalities in accessing healthcare services to underserved communities in Nigeria, byutilizing innovative technology to address health-related challenges in the development sector.

We provide tailored and integrated responses to public health issues by leveraging relevant resources and partnerships to ensure these issues are addressed in a targeted yet comprehensive manner.Incollaboration with global and national entitiesweconduct needs assessments of Health Management Information Systems (HMIS),we tackle and provide solutions to typical health issues in Nigeria.’.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health Systems Specialist

Location: Bauchi
Employment Type: Contract

Job Overview

• This position is for a proposal the organization is working on. The Health Systems Specialist will provide support to the program, including governance, strategic planning, and other areas as desired.
• S/He will facilitate capacity building of state structures to institute feedback systems across facilities, conduct routine surveys and evaluations, and utilize findings for reviews, policy advocacy, and adaptive programming.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance to strengthen health systems and primary healthcare governance and management structures.
• Foster partnerships and collaborations with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, healthcare providers, NGOs, and community organizations.
• Ensure the integration of maternal and neonatal healthcare services within the broader health system framework.
• Identify training needs and develop capacity-building programs for healthcare professionals, focusing on maternal and neonatal healthcare.
• Provide technical assistance and support to healthcare facilities and staff, promoting best practices and evidence-based interventions.
• Identify opportunities for research and innovation to improve health outcomes and the delivery of services.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the healthcare system.
• Supports the adoption and implementation of the Group Antenatal Care (G-ANC) model.
• Assists in designing and implementing gender-intentional maternal and newborn health programs.
• Utilizes data and evidence to guide program design, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Support health systems strengthening interventions including leadership and management capacity building, policy development, health information systems, enhanced efficiency of supply chains, and skills building among health providers.
• Establish quality assurance mechanisms and standards for maternal and neonatal healthcare services.
• Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation activities to assess the effectiveness of interventions and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and guidelines, maintaining high-quality care standards.
• Support client-required reporting and ensure knowledge management and documentation of effective application of HSS tools and resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Health Policy and Administration, Health Sector Development, Public Health, or any related field.
• A clinical background in obstetrics, gynecology, or pediatrics is desirable.
• At least 8 years of experience strengthening health systems with a focus on RMNCH programs at the state level in Nigeria.
• Experience with private sector engagement in the health sector
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives,
• Proven knowledge of HSS issues and trends, and the ability to integrate HSS with RMNCH services improvement and delivery.
• Strong analytical, advocacy, and program planning skills are required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action.
• Strong report-writing skills.
• Fluency in English required; Fluency in any local language in the project state will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
5th June, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letters to: hr@360hsdc.org using the Job Title (e.g., "Health Systems Specialist") as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.