Principal Consultant, Health Systems Strengthening and Resilience at Options Consultancy Services Limited

Options Consultancy Services Limited was established in 1992 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marie Stopes International. We are a consultancy organisation providing technical and management expertise in the health and social sectors to governments and international development partners to transform the health of women and children.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Principal Consultant, Health Systems Strengthening and Resilience

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• We are seeking a Principal Consultant specialising in Health Systems Strengthening and Resilience to provide technical and strategic support across Options’ programmes.
• Through external engagement and leadership of proposals, the Principal Consultant will help to position Options as a thought leader in building resilient health systems.

Responsibilities

• The Principal Consultant, Health Systems Strengthening and Resilience will provide technical support to contribute to high-performing, adaptable and resilient health systems across Options’ portfolio of programmes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
• The post-holder will be able to appreciate the complexities of and dynamic interactions within health systems including the political context in which they function.
• They will also have significant experience in working with national governments and other local stakeholders to plan for shocks, such as infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) or the effects of climate change, as well as to minimise the negative consequences of such disruptions.
• They will contribute actively to the growth and development of the organisation by leading the technical design of new programmes and contributing to generation of new business opportunities, including through proactive client engagement.

Person Specification
To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A Master's Degree in Public Health, Medicine, International Health or a related field
• A health systems specialist with significant experience of strengthening health systems resilience across Africa and/or Asia
• Substantial experience of providing remote and in-person technical assistance to counterparts, across a range of overseas programmes
• Substantial experience of leading technical design of programmes, including the development of theories of changes and results frameworks.

Remuneration

• Competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits: 

• Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2022.

Method of application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Applications will be considered on a  rolling basis so candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
• Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate).