Technical Officer – Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) at the Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF)

The Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF) is a non-governmental organization committed to strengthening health systems and advancing sustainable development goals through strategic support in policy, service delivery, and capacity building.
SANHDEF has been engaged by the Gates Foundation (GF) to implement a three (3) year Health System Strengthening (HSS) Project in Kano State. The project will support the State in developing realistic plans to optimize its health systems, improve health outcomes, and build a more resilient healthcare infrastructure capable of meeting the needs of its growing population.

We are recruiting to fill the position below: 

Job Title: Technical Officer – Health Systems Strengthening (HSS)

Location: Kano, Nigeria
Reports to: HSS/Policy Advisor
Division/Department: Technical
Job type: Full time

Job Summary

• The Technical Officer (HSS) will provide day-to-day operational and technical support for the implementation of health systems strengthening interventions in Kano State.
• Working closely with the HSS/Policy Advisor and other team members, this role focuses on the practical execution of project activities, ensuring that state and LGA-level engagements are well-documented, coordinated, and aligned with the project's work plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the HSS Advisor in the rollout of interventions designed to strengthen the PHC system
• Act as the primary focal point for logistical coordination with LGA health authorities and facility managers, ensuring valid communication channels are maintained.
• Support the development of technical documents, guidelines, and protocols for effective implementation of HSS initiatives. 
• Support the conduct of policy analysis to identify gaps and opportunities for strengthening health systems.
• Support advocacy for the adoption and implementation of evidence-based policies and practices.
• Conduct desk reviews and gather background data to support the Advisor in policy analysis and the development of technical guidelines.
• Draft activity reports, meeting minutes, and technical briefs.
• Assist in documenting success stories and lessons learned to support the MERL team.
• Support the data gathering required for the creation of the state’s PHC strengthening roadmap, including infrastructure and HRH data verification.
• Support capacity-building initiatives for government agencies and health personnel.
• Assist in the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks for HSS activities.
• Support the state in creating a PHC strengthening realistic roadmap based on available resources, considering infrastructure development, service delivery, human resources for health, financing, and other specific actions to be taken.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in health program implementation 
• Demonstrated experience in writing activity reports and organizing professional meetings.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management at the state and local government levels.
• In-depth understanding of primary health care (PHC) settings and the Kano health landscape.
• Proven experience working on donor-funded projects or in NGO settings.
• Familiarity with digital health solutions.

Desired Competencies:

• Demonstrated expertise in health systems strengthening.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in statistical and data analysis software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluency in Hausa is essential for effective LGA and community-level engagement.
• Proven ability to engage and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in working with international donor organizations, government agencies, and NGOs.
• Familiarity with the health landscape in Nigeria, particularly in Kano State

Application Closing Date
18th March, 2026. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should prepare and send a single PDF document that includes their cover letter (no more than one page) and their updated CV to: recruitment@sanhdef.org using the Job Title – Your Name as the subject of the email.