PFM Accountant Local Technical Assistants (LTA) at the Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF)

SANHDEF (Sanitas Health and Development Foundation) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 2022 by a team with extensive experience in promoting and implementing sustainable development solutions. As a registered organization in Nigeria, SANHDEF specializes in providing technical assistance to achieve sustainable development solutions. With operational presence across the country, our dedicated team is committed to making a lasting impact on communities where we work. We strive to address the complex challenges faced by these communities, focusing on areas such as healthcare, education, environmental sustainability, and social empowerment. Through our expertise, partnerships, and innovative approaches, SANHDEF maintains a pole position at contributing towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our work is guided by a deep understanding of local contexts and driven by the aspirations of the people we serve.

We are recruiting to fill the position below: 

Job Title: PFM Accountant Local Technical Assistant (LTA)

Location: Assigned Local Government Area (LGA), Kano 

About the Role

• The Kano State Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Strengthening (HSS) Project Across 44 LGAs, implemented by SANHDEF, seeks to engage qualified candidates as Local Technical Assistants (LTAs) to support public financial management (PFM) activities at the LGA and PHC facility levels.
• The LTAs will provide hands-on technical support, mentoring, and oversight to strengthen financial reporting, expenditure tracking, and compliance with BHCPF guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and mentoring to PHC facility staff on PFM practices
• Support accurate and timely financial reporting at facility and LGA levels
• Conduct regular visits to assigned PHC facilities (minimum twice monthly)
• Support expenditure tracking, petty cash management, and financial documentation
• Assist in preparation of facility business plans and expenditure trackers
• Conduct data verification and support data quality audits
• Submit monthly performance reports and attend review meetings
• Flag financial irregularities and support resolution processes
• Collaborate with LGA health account officers and stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of OND in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• At least 2 years of experience in PFM, health finance, or related field
• Familiarity with BHCPF and government financial processes
• Proficiency in MS Office and data tools
• Strong communication skills (English and Hausa)
• Residency in or familiarity with assigned LGA is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
13th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward the following documents below:

Application Requirements

• Updated CV and application letter
• Copies of academic and professional certificates including state of origin
• Contact details of two professional referees.

The above documents shoud be submitted to:

Nassarawa Zone: Gwagwarwa Women Center

Bichi Zone: Bichi Local Government Secretariat finance Office

Rano Zone: Rano Local Government Secretariat finance office

Gwale Zone: Gwale Local Government Secretariat finance office

Dawakin Tofa Zone: Dawakin tofa Adjacent to Gidan Hakimi finance office

Wudil Zone: Wudil Local Government Secretariat finance office

Or
Submit a single PDF containing all required documents to: recruitment@sanhdef.org using "PFM LTA – Your Name – Preferred LGA" as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Preference will be given to candidates resident in their selected LGA.