Health Finance Advisor at Abt Associates

Specific Job Responsibilities:
•             Assist project team in the day-to-day implementation and coordination of activities supporting the RMD and provide the necessary technical support to ensure completion of project deliverables
•             Conduct an assessment of the technical capacity of NACA's Resource Mobilization Department and work with project staff to further strengthen the department's technical capacity
•             Involve in national data collection and analysis in areas of costing, resource mapping and financing
•             Organize and facilitate stakeholders consultation workshops;
•             Coordinate with key stakeholders at NACA, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Finance
•             Serve as project liaison to the RMD Prepare weekly progress report to update project team on implementation of activities and institutional capacity building Minimum Qualification
10+ years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Additional Qualifications
•             An advanced degree (minimum MA/MSc with a PhD desirable) in health
economics, public health, public policy, or equivalent, and at least 10 years of relevant work experience.
•             Prior working experience in health financing in Nigeria
•             Work experience and familiarity in H IV and AIDS financing
•             Familiarity with the government planning and budgeting process.
•             Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
•             Proven ability to develop and implement polici.es and strategies for
institutional strengthening and technical capacity building. 
• Strong conceptual and research skills, with ability to think strategically and rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources into conclusions and recommendations.
Proven planning, networking, team-building, and organizational skills. 
•             Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.