Health Finance Officer at Centre for Communication and Social Impact

Code HFO 1

Location Oloibiri

The Health Finance Officer with experience in managing health care will be required to:

• Provide technical support to the establishment
• Roll out a drug revolving plan
• Implement the community-based health insurance scheme
• Liaise with the health maintenance organization to ensure smooth roll out

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to staff of the Local Government health offices and health facilities to plan, budget, and monitor funds disbursement
• Provide technical assistance to promote budget execution and resource mobilization
• Oversee training of local government health officers in public financial management, leadership and management, and performance management
• Create, review, and report monetary statements for the Project
• Oversee the financial details for clinical procedures, including insurance reimbursement, and ensure that legal reporting standards are followed.
• Assist the Drug Revolving Fund Consultant to manage the process and ensure a sustainable mechanism
• Contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate facility- and community-based strategies to address service delivery gaps related to health financing and governance
• Provide support in maintenance of data, conduct research, and conduct analysis of data
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications: Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (Public Health ,Finance, Business Administration other) required. Master's Degree highly valued
• At least 8 years’ experience implementing and/or providing technical assistance in the government sector in health finance and governance
• Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance at public sector levels (State government and Local Government)
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong interpersonal and professional relationships with local government officials, community leaders, and other key stakeholders
• Expertise in research to practice—identifying and adapting best practices to specific local government areas / community contexts
• Sound knowledge of methodologies used in health finance research, cost-effectiveness analysis, quantitative analysis, and statistical/econometric analysis
• Strategic thinking skills to inform smart business decisions and analytical ability for drawing apt conclusions from statistics
• Excellent verbal, written interpersonal and presentation skills , to present complex financial matters in an easy-to-understand format.
• Advanced Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel spreadsheets, word processing, power point, and electronic mail).