Health Systems Advisor (HSA) at Maternal Newborn and Child Health

The Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) initiative is a 5-year aid programme which operates alongside the PRRINN programme that focuses on strengthening routine immunization in four Northern Nigerian States. The MNCH programme aims to address the unacceptable high rates maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality in selected Northern Nigerian States. This programme is funded by the Norwegian government in partnership with the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and is operated by a consortium of three, organizations, namely: Health Partners International UK, Save the Children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria.

The joint programme collaborates with stakeholders in the health sector as well as civil societies to provide quantifiable improvements to the PHC systems in Northern Nigeria. PRRINN/MNCH is managed by a team of internationally recruited professionals. Its programme activities are carried out in Jigawa, Katsina, Yobe and Zamfara with coordination from the programme head office in Kano. The programme seeks to recruit a qualified professional to fill the vacant position as identified below:

Job Title: Health Systems Advisor (HSA)
Location: Kano

Responsibilities

• The Health Systems Advisor will provide strategic leadership and support the delivery of the health systems outputs under the MNCH program as agreed with the programme management team, stakeholders and their partners.
• S/he will build on the existing working relationships and linkages with other donor organisations and partners, and also coordinate the current system strengthening issues on advocacy, demand creation, quality improvement and capacity building in the PRRINN/MNCH programme states.
• The successful candidate will also support the state programme teams in reviewing the health human resource situation in each state and develop interventions to address them.

Qualification

• Candidate(s) must hold a post-graduate qualification in any of the Health Management related discipline with a minimum of 10 years professional work experience.
• S/he must have a good understanding of health delivery systems in Nigeria particularly at the primary health care level.
• Also required for this position are advocacy and leadership skills, excellent facilitation and communication skills (oral and written).
• Good understanding of public sector — at all levels is necessary.
• Ability to communicate fluently in Hausa is essential.

Terms of Employment
These appointments will be for a short term contract up to six months. The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable.

Application Closing Date
2nd November, 2012

Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit an application and updated Cvs to include contact mobile numbers and email address to: cvs@gridconsulting.net, 

Or through the link on our website at: www.gridconsulting.net.

Interviews will commence after the closing date with a view to successful candidates commencing work immediately.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.