State Team Lead at Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF)

Job Summary

• The State Team Lead will oversee the implementation of health systems strengthening initiatives within Kano state. S/He will manage state-level projects, coordinate with local stakeholders, and ensure that program objectives are met effectively and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Kano state team (technical and non-technical units), providing guidance, support, and performance management.
• Oversee planning, execution, and monitoring of health systems strengthening projects within Kano state and ensuring alignment with overall strategic goals.
• Accountable for all project results from the state team.
• Build and maintain relationships with state and local government officials, health organizations, and community groups.
• Develop and implement state-specific strategies and action plans to address health systems challenges and opportunities.
• Monitor project progress, evaluate outcomes, and prepare detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and logistics to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in health systems strengthening, policy advisory roles, or related areas, including at least 4 years of management experience.
• Experience in working on donor-funded projects/ NGO settings.
• Familiar with the PHC landscape and the Kano state setting.
• Experience with leading state level multi-disciplinary teams
• Familiarity with digital health solutions

Desired Competencies:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess subject matter expertise.
• Effective leadership and Strategic thinking
• Operations management skills
• Leading innovation and managing multi-disciplinary and diverse teams
• Stakeholder management and networking skills
• Business management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.