Vacancies: Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) Advisor, Health Financing Officer
The partnership for Transforming Health Systems 2 (PATHS 2), a DFID funded programme in Nigeria aims to improve the planning, financing and delivery of sustainable and replicable pro-poor health services for common health problems, focusing on six states and the federal government. PATHS 2 is recruiting qualified professional staff to fill positions based in, Abuja, Enugu and Jigawa.
Position: Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) Advisor (Abuja):
The Job holder will provide direction, leadership, and on-going assessment of the project’s health information system components. S/he will direct implementation of health information activities at both federal and state levels, and ensure the achievement of expected outcomes. Also provide technical assistance on the improvement and use of quality and complete health information. Provide technical assistance in the assessment of state health information systems and in the development, implantation of strategic plans for strengthening health information systems and to state level technical teams in the field of health information systems. Ensure accurate and timely submission of all required technical reporting and deliverable for the health information system component of the project. As a member of the central level technical team for PATHS2, participate in annual reviews and project planning
Qualification requirements:
- Masters’ Degree (minimum) or a PhD (desirable), in Public Health, Information Systems, or other relevant field.8 years of relevant professional experience (or 6 years with a PhD) in Public Health, Health Information Systems, or other relevant field. Three or more years of international project experience, preferably in Nigeria. Health information systems expert (routine and population-based). Experience with DFID a plus. Experience in policy reform and implementation. Excellent writing, computer, management and organizational skills.
Position: Health Financing Officer (Jigawa)
- The job holder will work in close collaboration with PATHS2 Healthcare Financing (HCF) Technical Lead to design, implement and monitor state specific HCF activities as per the state priorities but in line with the overall PATHS2 HCF strategy. S/he will ensure that the state HCF strategic approach is in support of the state service delivery strategy and implementation plans. S/he will produce written concepts, proposals (with budgets), and position papers on State Programme HCF that are integrated with overall state programme and in line with improved health service delivery. S/he will also participate in the mentoring of state SMOH counterparts as maybe required by the State Commissioner of Health/relevant Director and approved by the State Team Leader.
Qualification Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Health Economics, Public Health with specific HCF Modules, Economics, MBA, or other relevant Health System Strengthening studies, plus six (6) years of professional experience in health economics, economic evaluation, health systems strengthening or capacity building programs
How to Apply:
To be considered for any of the above listed positions, an applicant must submit his/her CV and an application letter that provide details of the applicant’s qualifications for the desired position, to: hrjobs@paths2.org
In the subject line of the email, write the specific job title and location (Abuja, Kano and Jigawa) of the position you wish to apply for Deadline for submission will be 6th November, 201 2. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
