Health Systems Strengthening Specialist at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health Systems Strengthening Specialist

Job ID: sfh-29934
Location: Abuja (with 30% travel to Northwest and East)
Employment type: Full-time
Category: Programs

Job Profile

• The Health Systems Strengthening Specialist will provide technical assistance to government agencies and other stakeholders to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of the health systems at state and local level in Nigeria including improving access to health services and health information systems, strengthening health financing mechanisms and enhancing capacity of health workers.

Job Role

• Conduct an assessment of the health system in Nigeria to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and implement a health system strengthening plan in collaboration with key stakeholders. 
• Provide technical assistance to the NHIA, Ministry of Health and other stakeholders in the design and implementation of health policies and programmes. 
• Support the development and implementation of health financing mechanisms to increase domestic and innovative resource mobilisation for health.
• Provide regular reports on progress, challenges, and lessons learned to the organisation, Ministry of Health and other stakeholders.

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or any related field, a Masters’ degree will be an added advantage. 
• At least 7 years of experience in health systems strengthening in developing countries, preferably in Africa. 
• Knowledge of health systems strengthening frameworks, policies, and strategies. 
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building, training, and mentorship of health workers. 
• Familiarity with the Nigerian health system is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
5th May, 2023.