Consultant, Community Health Insurance Scheme at the Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS)

The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, Education and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State with a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has presence in 17 States across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States agency for international development (USAID), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant, Community Health Insurance Scheme

Location: Rivers
Job Nature: Full Time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation of comprehensive and inclusive health insurance packages tailored to diverse community needs
• Develop and implement strategic plans to expand the health insurance scheme within the community.
• Develop and implement capacity building plans for healthcare workers (both skilled and unskilled) to deliver effective person-centered services
• Establish and maintain partnerships with community leaders, healthcare providers, government agencies, and donor organizations.
• Conduct routine assessments of gaps in service delivery and use this information to improve the healthcare delivery system.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in healthcare provision and insurance.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the health insurance scheme, making adjustments as necessary.
• Collaborate with partners and relevant stakeholders at all levels to implement strategies aimed at sustaining quality service delivery at health facilities.
• Contribute to the development of lessons learned from the implementation
• With the guidance of the ECEWS management, represent the organization at relevant forums, meetings, conferences, discussions, etc. including interactions with the state and national officials, donors, and other relevant stakeholders.

Requirements
Education:

• A Degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field

Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in health insurance, community health initiatives, or a similar role.
• Proven experience in establishing and building working relationships and collaborating with relevant stakeholders (community leaders, SMOHs, HMBs, SPHCDAs, allied ministries, departments and agencies as well community leaders) for the success of programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A deep understanding of healthcare systems, insurance, and financial management.
• Ability to work independently, manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills with competencies in MS Office Suite required.

Salary
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2024.