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: Human Resources for Health (HRH) Development Officer (Jigawa):
The job holder will provide guidance and oversight of HRH supported activities in the state. In addition, provide technical strategic support to the Ministry of Health’s Human Resources. S/he will ensure technical support to the state HRH steering committee and ensure it is effective and operational Coordinate- in collaboration with the Service Integration Officer-the implementation and monitoring of the Emergency Recruitment Plan of doctors, midwives and other Health Workers recruited to work in cluster facilities. Conduct supportive supervision and mentoring of MNCH staff and locum consultants posted in cluster facilities. Provide technical support to the college of Nursing and Midwifery as well as to the School of Health technology to meet accreditation criteria and maintain accreditation status; in addition to producing qualitative and adequate number of trained HW as projected by the state HRH strategic plan. S/he will strengthen the capacity of training institutions to scale up the production of a critical mass of quality, multipurpose, multi skilled, gender sensitive and mid-level health workers. Maintain and manage data registers regarding the number and distribution of health workers in the state, develop analytical ways to use data to guide efforts to alleviate the HRH crisis in Jigawa state, and promote data-based decision-making within the Ministry of Health.
Qualification requirements include the following:
- Post graduate Diploma in Medicine or MPH in Public Health, Health Management, or related field. Six years of professional experience in clinical services, health systems strengthening or capacity building programs. Strong quantitative research skills are required. Specific experience in design, evaluation and implementation of innovative strategies in health systems strengthening. Significant experience in developing and managing program strategies, with demonstrated skills in the technical side of program implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. A dedicated team player with strong interpersonal, results-oriented, and decision making skills. Excellent skills in coordination, facilitation, presentation, and both oral and written communications.
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.
