Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) / Policy Advisor at Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF)

Job Summary

• The Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) / Policy Advisor will support the strategic planning, design, and implementation of health systems strengthening initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support in the design and implementation of HSS interventions.
• Ensure that HSS activities are evidence-based, contextually relevant, and aligned with best practices.
• Develop technical documents, guidelines, and protocols for effective implementation of HSS initiatives.
• Support the development and review of health policies, strategies, and plans.
• Conduct policy analysis to identify gaps and opportunities for strengthening health systems.
• Advocate for the adoption and implementation of evidence-based policies and practices.
• Assist in the design of HSS interventions that address identified health system gaps and align with state priorities.
• Support the development & operationalization of the Minimum Service Package(MSP)/Service Delivery Package (SDP) in collaboration with the Kano State government.
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive results framework, including key performance indicators (KPIs), to measure the impact of HSS activities.
• Support capacity-building initiatives for government agencies and health personnel.
• Provide technical assistance and training to enhance the skills and processes of these agencies, facilitating improved public financial management.
• Work with the HSS Policy lead to engage with lawmakers and other political leaders to improve support for the two functional PHCs per political ward initiative.
• Assist in the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks for HSS activities.
• Support the collection, analysis, and reporting of data to track progress and inform decision-making.
• Support the state create a realistic roadmap, considering infrastructure development, service delivery, human resources, financing and other specific actions to be taken
• Support SWAP and BHCPF coordination mechanisms in the state to improve channeling of resources to PHC revitalization

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in health systems strengthening, policy advisory roles, or related areas.
• Proven experience working on donor-funded projects or in NGO settings.
• In-depth understanding of primary health care (PHC) settings and the Kano health landscape.
• Familiarity with digital health solutions

Desired Competencies:

• Excellent analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills, with proficiency in MS suite and statistical software
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Stakeholder management and networking skills
• Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with recent policy initiatives of the Government of Nigeria (SWAp, BHCPF)
• Familiarity with the health landscape in Nigeria, particularly in Kano State.