Senior Officer, Health Systems Strengthening & State Coordination at Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP)

CODE: CQIM-02

• The incumbent will strengthen integration of the HIV program into other health programs within the health system in line with donor requirements.
• The jobholder will provide technical support on all key health systems issues including governance, health financing, service delivery, health sector coordination and inputs to sector wide working groups.
• S/he will provide strategic policy and technical inputs to the Ministry of Health in the development and implementation of the State Strategic Health Plans.
• S/he will liaise and collaborate with state colleagues, technical units in the Ministry of Health (MoH), Women Affairs and other related MDAs and donors/ partners on all matters relating to the collection, compilation and dissemination of evidence, information and data on health issues and challenges, interventions and systems performance.
• S/he will coordinate assessments, site strengthening, follow-up and supervision, including developing supportive supervision guidelines.
• S/he will identify clinical training needs and assist in the design and implementation of measures to address those needs.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability:

• Degree in Medicine, Public Health, Health Services Management or related field.
• At least 6 years’ relevant experience managing and implementing health systems strengthening programs.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of the Nigerian healthcare system, particularly the public health system. Demonstrated previous experience working in PEPFAR funded HIV/ AIDS program.
• Ability to liaise with senior MOH officials and dignitaries, executives of NGOs, FBOs, CBOs, the for-profit business community, and senior members of the donor community.
• Skills in strengthening service delivery programs, training, performance and quality improvement and monitoring and evaluation.