Consultant, Programmatic Technical Assistance at Lagos State Ministry of Health

Background
The Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMoH) is a Principal Recipient (PR) for Global Fund Grant comprising of Tuberculosis and Resilient Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH). As the Principal Recipient, the Ministry of Health is legally responsible for the management of the integrated grant ensuring achievement of the programmatic results and accountability of the grant financial resources.

To fulfill the mandate of the Principal Recipient, the Ministry of Health has established the Grant Management Unit (GMU) to carry out the functions of the PR. The Grant Management Unit works with other implementing units (TB and RSSH) within the LSMoH, Sub-Recipients (SRs), and other implementing partners in executing its mandate and ensuring that the grant is managed and implemented in compliance with grant agreement signed between the Global Fund and the Principal Recipient.

The Grant Management Unit, Lagos State Ministry of Health is recruiting a consultant for a contract duration of 15 days each to support the Mid-Term Review of the State Strategic Health Development Plan II (2018-2022). The date of commencement shall be communicated at engagement.

Overall Objectives

• The main objective of this Technical Assistant (TA) is to support the Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMOH) for the Mid-term review of the State Strategic Health Development Plan II (2018-2022).

Duties of the Consultant
The deliverables are as follows:

• Submission of all supporting materials used for the review
• Reviewed SSHDP II Narrative and M&E Plan.
• Validated SSHDP II Implementation Framework document.
• Development of the SSHDP II workshop report
• Consultancy Report.

Experience and Qualifications

• A Health Management Consultant with a minimum of 10 years proven proficiency with experience in programme management
• Experience in similar activity with the Lagos State Ministry of Health
• A good knowledge of the Lagos State Health Sector.
• Must possess demonstrated experience in performing similar functions for organizations or governmental agencies especially for the Lagos State Ministry of Health
• Knowledge of rules and procedures of the Global Fund
• Outstanding communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and to work effectively under pressure, including in a multicultural environment.
• Must possess excellent oral and written skills.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft office suite.