Health Financing Consultant at Health Systems Consult Limited (HSCL)

Reporting: Director / Secretary BHCPF
Duration Of Consultancy: The duration of this consultancy is 12 months, with the possibility of extension

Background

• The enactment of the National Health Act 2014 and establishment of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) in Section 11 represents a watershed moment in Nigeria’s path toward providing equitable access to care for Nigerians, and Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Its implementation is to be based on the Guideline which stipulates the governance, administrative, funding, and monitoring mechanism for the Fund.
• The BHCPF represents a sustainable model for ensuring equity and financial risk protection for the nation’s vulnerable populations, by guaranteeing effective access to a Basic Minimum Package of Health Services, funded from not less than one percent of the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF), financial grants from local and international donors, partners, the private sector and philanthropic individuals. 
• The BHCPF is to be managed by a robust governance framework led by the Honourable Minister for Health at the federal level and Commissioners for Health at the state level who approve all proposals and reports at the respective levels. 
• The overall objective of the BHCPF is to ensure the provision of a Basic Minimum Package of Health Services (BMPHS) to all Nigerians and strengthen the Primary Health Care (PHC) system. 
• The Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) of the BHCPF functions as a national oversight group promoting robust collaboration amongst implementing agencies in the evolution and implementation of the BHCPF, reviewing annual work plans and budgets of federal and state implementing entities, as presented by implementing agencies, for endorsement. Review updates on the flow of funds, performance management and verification of results, evaluate periodic program reports submitted by the implementing agencies, review performance of the implementing entities based on a clear set of agreed-upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across the BHCPF program, and ensure that funds are disbursed, managed, and accounted for in a transparent manner and following the guideline.
• The overall objective of the BHCPF is to: Ensure the provision of a Basic Minimum Package of Health Services (BMPHS) to all Nigerians and strengthen the Primary Health Care (PHC) system. 
• The BHCPF secretariat seeks the services of a Health Financing expert to provide technical support in the implementation of the fund.

Rationale for the Role

• The Health Financing Consultant will support strategic deployment of resources for optimized output.
• S/he will provide support to strengthen systems for resource mobilization, claims administration and payments processing.

Scope of Work 

• The Health Financing Expert will provide strategic support to the Foundation in the understanding and analyzing BHCPF implementation at state level. This will be critical to understanding the detailed support for each of the ten BMGF focal states. 
• Research and identify specific areas of intervention for the foundation with regards to the implementation of BHCPF and within the boundaries of the foundation’s health financing strategy. 
• Conduct additional rapid analytics, literature/desk reviews and/or other grey literature as may be required to fill information gaps on HCF, specifically focused on BHCPF & NHIS at both Federal & state level. 
• Under the Director and Secretary BHCPF, the consultant will provide technical support on all Health Financing-related activities under BHCPF. 
• The consultant will revise and strengthen frameworks for claims management, and verification. S/he will use program data to lead the revision of tariffs and rates used on the BHCPF. 

Qualifications
The consultant should be a senior professional with an advanced degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 10 years of experience. The candidate should also possess:

• Master's or Doctoral Degree, preferably in Health Economics, Health Financing, Public Health, or another relevant field. 
• Experience in designing and implementing Health Financing Projects
• Excellent understanding of results-based management.
• Ability to produce well-written reports that demonstrate excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Strong team leadership and management track record with demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to work with other relevant stakeholders to ensure the delivery of a high-quality products in a timely manner.
• Willingness to travel as required on the program and ability to work on different assignments simultaneously to meet assignment timelines.
• A full understanding of BHCPF and other similar health financing-related projects.