Medicines Access Consultant at Resolve to Save Lives

Position Summary

• RTSL is recruiting a Medicines Access Consultant to support the Nigeria Hypertension Control Initiative (NHCI), focusing on improving access to essential hypertension medicines in Nigeria, following the conclusion of the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) sub-grant. The consultant will work closely with the Senior Technical Advisor (STA) on Hypertension Control to strengthen the medicine access strategy, market shaping, and policy implementation across the country. The role supports the implementation of policies and sustainable mechanisms such as the Drug Revolving Fund (DRF), leveraging health financing and regulatory systems under initiatives like the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) and the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC).

Duration and Location

The Medicines Access Consultant is a 12-month Independent Contractor position based in Abuja, Nigeria. The selected candidate will need to be based in Abuja, but will have the option to work remotely.

Core Tasks and Activities

Supply Chain Strengthening & Procurement

• Lead efforts to ensure the continuous availability of hypertension medicines in RTSL-supported programs.
• Conduct assessments and provide tools for improved forecasting and procurement.
• Support validated procurement and distribution of blood pressure monitors and diagnostics.

Policy and Strategy

• Facilitate the implementation of the Essential Medicines List (EML) and prescription policy at sub-national levels.
• Contribute to updates of the National Standard Treatment Guidelines (NSTG).
• Strengthen national and sub-national logistics systems, including Drug Revolving Funds (DRFs).

Capacity Building

• Adapt and institutionalize training toolkits for medicine access and inventory management.
• Build capacity of RTSL staff and public health providers in PSM and forecasting.

Monitoring & Stakeholder Coordination

• Support robust data systems for monitoring medicine availability at the facility level.
• Conduct research on affordability and access; use findings to guide strategic decisions.
• Perform site visits for supervision and quality assurance.

Research & Financing Innovation

• Evaluate the sustainability of DRFs and recommend solutions.
• Assess health insurance mechanisms and propose innovative financing options.
• Develop a financial sustainability framework for hypertension medicine access.

Advocacy & Partnerships

• Advocate for improved medicine access in relevant government and technical partner meetings.
• Collaborate with government and technical partners to align efforts and share insights.
• Provide advisory support on validated BP devices/monitors.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, or related field
• Masters or higher degree in Public Health, Economics, Public Policy, or related discipline preferred

Experience

• 5–6 years of progressive experience in medicine access, supply chain, or pharmaceutical procurement
• Knowledge of local manufacturing systems and African continental policy frameworks preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage deliverables and timelines in a consultancy framework
• Analytical capacity in policy, health financing, and supply chain evaluation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant data tools
• Fluent in English