Jobs at Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF)

Job Summary

• The Technical Officer (Health Financing) will support the HSS/Policy Lead in implementing strategic health financing reforms in Kano State focused on tracking financing landscape shifts, supporting the optimization of pooling mechanism, and assisting in the transition toward more strategic models to ensure financial sustainability and improved service quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the mapping of all funding streams (Government, Donor, BHCPF) and tracking the resource allocation to PHC
• Support the conduct of financial sustainability analyses for key health programs and prepare cost-effectiveness data to inform policy decisions.
• Support in establishing and strengthening mechanisms for tracking and monitoring health expenditures in the State.
• Collect and analyze health expenditure data using established methodologies to inform State-level financing briefs.
• Prepare data and talking points for the HSS/Policy Lead to advocate with high-level stakeholders for increased domestic resource allocation to health.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Economics, Health Economics, Finance, Public Policy, or a related quantitative field. A Master’s degree is a distinct advantage.
• 3-5 years of experience in health financing, health economics, or public sector resource tracking.
• Demonstrated experience with economic analysis and quantitative methods in the health sector.
• Familiarity with Nigeria's health financing architecture, including the BHCPF, the State Health Insurance Scheme, and State Health Trust Funds etc
• Proven experience working on donor-funded projects or in NGO settings.

Desired Competencies:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in statistical and data analysis software.
• Strong proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS) or advanced Microsoft Excel for economic modeling and variance analysis.
• Clear understanding of concepts like catastrophic health expenditure, strategic purchasing, and financial protection.
• Proven ability to translate complex financial and economic data into clear, non-technical policy briefs and presentations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluency in Hausa is essential for effective LGA and community-level engagement.
• Proven ability to engage and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in working with international donor organizations, government agencies, and NGOs.
• Familiarity with the health landscape in Nigeria, particularly in Kano State

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Job Summary

• The Technical Officer (HSS) will provide day-to-day operational and technical support for the implementation of health systems strengthening interventions in Kano State.
• Working closely with the HSS/Policy Advisor and other team members, this role focuses on the practical execution of project activities, ensuring that state and LGA-level engagements are well-documented, coordinated, and aligned with the project's work plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the HSS Advisor in the rollout of interventions designed to strengthen the PHC system
• Act as the primary focal point for logistical coordination with LGA health authorities and facility managers, ensuring valid communication channels are maintained.
• Support the development of technical documents, guidelines, and protocols for effective implementation of HSS initiatives. 
• Support the conduct of policy analysis to identify gaps and opportunities for strengthening health systems.
• Support advocacy for the adoption and implementation of evidence-based policies and practices.
• Conduct desk reviews and gather background data to support the Advisor in policy analysis and the development of technical guidelines.
• Draft activity reports, meeting minutes, and technical briefs.
• Assist in documenting success stories and lessons learned to support the MERL team.
• Support the data gathering required for the creation of the state’s PHC strengthening roadmap, including infrastructure and HRH data verification.
• Support capacity-building initiatives for government agencies and health personnel.
• Assist in the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks for HSS activities.
• Support the state in creating a PHC strengthening realistic roadmap based on available resources, considering infrastructure development, service delivery, human resources for health, financing, and other specific actions to be taken.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in health program implementation 
• Demonstrated experience in writing activity reports and organizing professional meetings.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management at the state and local government levels.
• In-depth understanding of primary health care (PHC) settings and the Kano health landscape.
• Proven experience working on donor-funded projects or in NGO settings.
• Familiarity with digital health solutions.

Desired Competencies:

• Demonstrated expertise in health systems strengthening.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in statistical and data analysis software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluency in Hausa is essential for effective LGA and community-level engagement.
• Proven ability to engage and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in working with international donor organizations, government agencies, and NGOs.
• Familiarity with the health landscape in Nigeria, particularly in Kano State