Kwara State Health Insurance Agency (KW-HIA) - Kwara State Government, in its effort to build upon the successes of the Community Health Insurance Scheme and ensure that universal quality healthcare coverage is available to all the inhabitants of Kwara State, irrespective of their financial means and socio-economic status enacted the Kwara State Health Insurance Scheme Law 2017.
In furtherance to the launch of the Kwara Health Insurance scheme on the 12th of July 2018, the services of top-notch employees with skills, Integrity, and professionalism are needed in the agency to achieve the State's vision.
Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Title: Planning, Research and Statistics Officer
Location: Kwara
Department: Planning, Research and Statistics
Reports to: Head; Planning, Research and Statistics Officer
Responsibilities
- Coordinate program planning and evaluation ensuring that developing and existing programs are effective and in conformance with the overall goals
- Support the ongoing development, implementation, monitoring and revIew of the research departments Strategic plan
- Development and Implementation of continual Improvement of the Agency’s research programs
- Establishes and implement short and long range research projects, monitor and evaluate programmatic and operational effectiveness
- Provides strategic advice and consultation to leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of modifications and enhancements to existing research programs.
Minimum Education Qualification & Years of Experience
- B.Sc in Economics, Statistics, Public Health or related field. Relevant Post Graduate Degree is an added advantage
- 5 years in Planning, Research and Statistics
- Experience in the health sector or health related programs is essential
- This position requires proficiency in Microsoft tools and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should describe how they meet all the above criteria in a Cover Letter to be submitted along with an updated CV to:
[email protected]
Note
- The KWSG is an opportunity employer. We encourage absolutely all persons who believe they have the technical merit as well as deep understanding of the purpose and intent behind the creation of KW-HIA, and enjoy a challenge, to apply and be considered. Women are especially encouraged.