Advocacy and Accountability Advisor at Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF)

Job Summary

• The Advocacy and Accountability Advisor will provide leadership in advocating for improved health financing and accountability in primary health care (PHC) services.
• H/She will ensure the effective implementation of advocacy strategies and accountability mechanisms to ensure transparent and efficient use of public health funds.
• This role requires collaboration with government officials, civil society organizations, and community groups to align health policies and budgets with population needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advocacy strategies to promote increased and timely budget allocations for primary health care services.
• Conduct landscape assessments to identify gaps in health financing, budget processes, and accountability mechanisms within the health sector.
• Engage with government officials, legislators, and other key stakeholders to advocate for policy reforms and improved public financial management practices.
• Collaborate with civil society organizations and community groups to strengthen community-led accountability mechanisms for health services.
• Develop advocacy briefs and policy papers to highlight the importance of investing in PHC and the impact on health outcomes and economic productivity.
• Monitor and analyze health budgets and expenditures to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.
• Provide technical assistance and capacity building to stakeholders on budget analysis, advocacy, and accountability.
• Organize and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder meetings to promote effective advocacy and accountability practices.
• Contribute to the development of technical reports, journal publications, and presentations at professional meetings and conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in public health, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in advocacy, public financial management, and accountability within the health sector.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting budget analysis and developing advocacy strategies.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs, and CBOs.

Desired Competencies:

• Considerable experience in designing and implementing public healthcare and support projects.
• Experience with tracking public expenditure
• Excellent analytical skill
• Problem-solving skills.
• Stakeholder management and networking skills
• Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strategic thinking skills
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills.
• Commitment to promoting transparency and accountability in health systems.