A major international organization managing a large programme to support the reform and strengthening of the health care system in Nigeria is recruiting qualified professional staff to fill the position below based in Enugu. The programme supports the Federal and State Ministries of Health in transforming the health financing, management, and delivery of sustainable health services, and represents a major development initiative that seeks to enhance the long-term impact of investments in the health sector by requiring alignment among projects, country ownership of development policies and strategies, and stronger accountability mechanisms.
Position: State Program Officer/ Health Financing and HRH Officer
Location: Enugu
Responsibility
- Will assist the State Team Leader to manage the day-to-day activities of the program in Enugu State by performing strategic, technical, and programmatic oversight of the planning, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all aspects of the program.
- S/he will collaborate with other program staff to ensure the smooth and efficient planning, development and implementation of program activities.
- Also, s/he will provide technical assistance to Enugu State Ministry of Health regarding health financing, and Human Resource for Health (HRH).
- The job holder will work with the State Team Leader and the Enugu SMoH in designing and implementing interventions that will address the Human Resource for Health challenges in Enugu State.
- In addition, s/he will work with the HRH Advisor in supporting the implementation of work plan activities that will address the HRH gaps in Enugu SMoH to ensure effective and efficient HRH management for improved service delivery in Enugu State.
- S/he will conduct on-the-job training on health financing and human resource development for counterparts at the SMoH and other
Qualification
- Candidates must possess Masters degree in Public Health, Economics, Business, or other relevant Health or social science field.
- Should have 6 years of professional experience in health economics, health financing, economic evaluation, health systems strengthening of capacity building.
Mode of Application
To be considered for any of the listed positions, an applicant must submit his/her CV and an application letter that provides details of the applicant’s qualifications for the desired position, to: hr.paths2@gmail.com
In the subject line of the email, write the specific title and location (Enugu) of the position you wish to apply for. on or before 17th February, 2011
