Health Systems Strengthening (Reproductive Health/Family Planning) Officer at Health Systems Consult Limited (HSCL)

Reports to: HSS/(FP/RMNACH) Advisor/The State Team Lead

Responsibilities

• Develop methodology, protocol and tools and support implementation of a needs assessment for family planning (FP) services in the state to identify critical gaps in the benefit package for FP by the LSHS.
• Provide technical assistance for the re-design the benefit package for FP and design an approach for scaling up or phasing the inclusion of FP services in the benefit packages for the scheme
• Provide technical assistance for the review and refinement of frameworks, processes and tools for the scheme including the operational guideline, service delivery models/networks, enrolment, strategic purchasing (SP) and claims management processes with a focus on the FP component for the scheme to reflect implementation realities
• Develop methodology, tools and support the implementation of a capacity needs assessment of relevant staff of the SMOH and LSHMA on health financing and develop/implement strategies/plan to address capacity gaps through on the job mentoring and supervision and training workshops
• Support the STL to develop and implement a roadmap for the operationalisation of the LSHS - which should enable the implementation of the FP component of the scheme
• Support the STL to develop progress summaries, policy briefs, and technical reports as requested
• Support sub-grantees on the project with implementation of activities on demand generation and provider readiness
• Support the STL in implementation of project work plan and tracking deliverables.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Public Health, Health Management, Health or similar fields
• At least 5 years experience in health systems strengthening and implementing RMNACH projects
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and capacity building
• Knowledge of the Nigerian health sector and health financing landscape
• Knowledge/work experience in the preferred state or its environs.