Ongoing Recruitment at Health Systems Consult Limited (HSCL), 27th May, 2019

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Health Systems Consult Limited (HSCL) is a health systems and public health consulting firm providing technical assistance for health systems reforms towards universal access to cost-effective and quality health care across Nigeria and the continent of Africa. HSCL has offices in Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Zambia. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Advisor - The Global Fund’s Catalytic Health System Investment Programme Location: Abuja, Nigeria Reports to: Project Manager Type of Contract: Fixed Term Expected Duration of Assignment: 18 months Project Background The Nigerian health system is weak and unresponsive as a result of years of grappling with poor infrastructure, inadequate equipment and technology, inadequate number and mix of healthcare workers, poor capacity of health sector stakeholders, poor information management/sharing mechanisms and under investment by the government. Against this backdrop, the country struggles in the move towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). As many countries continue to progress towards the achievement of UHC goals, sustainable mechanisms for financing healthcare, improvements in human resources for health management and budget processes for health as well as strengthening systems for health accounts have been identified as crucial. The Global Fund’s Catalytic Health System Investment Programme for prioritised states in Nigeria including Kaduna, Imo and Oyo clearly identifies a number of key interventions to strengthen health systems in the focus states. These interventions include amongst others:

• Strengthen public financial management (PFM) capacity of the Ministries of Health in Kaduna, Imo and Oyo to develop, execute and advocate for realistic and evidence-based spending on health in line with international best practices;
• Conduct necessary actuarial analysis and roll-out/support of state health insurance schemes;
• Assess Health Labour Market; and,
• Carry out and update state health accounts.

Job Purpose

• The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)Advisor will Lead efforts to monitor and evaluate project interventions, document results and provide feedback to stakeholders to inform decision-making.

Summary of Key Functions

• Oversee the development and implementation of the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) to capture project performance and results, including routine service delivery data reporting, baseline and end line assessments, and all monitoring for process and outcome evaluations
• Support pre-implementation assessments (budget study, HLMA and SHA) including design, data collection, management and analysis
• Ensure quality of data through data verification procedures, including routine data quality audits
• Ensure relevant data is entered into available performance management systems designed to capture, analyse, and disseminate project data
• Develop and oversee data flow pattern for the program that will ensure timely data collection and reporting
• Provide written documentation on MEL activities and indicator results for progress and annual reports, as appropriate.
• Provide leadership and direction on MEL to ensure the program achieves its goals and corresponding objectives and targets
• Lead efforts to monitor and evaluate project interventions, document results and provide feedback to stakeholders to guide decision-making
• Lead efforts to utilize training monitoring systems to track and monitor trainers and participants at training events
• Lead operational research activities to generate evidence and lessons learned from implementation and support revision of implementation strategy based on results from operational research activities
• Promote and support the dissemination of project information among the project team
• Work with project and financial staff to prepare and track progress of project and activity budgets
• Coordinate all MEL capacity-building activities with project staff, implementing partners and facility staff
• Monitor implementation of project workplan and trackdeliverables

Educational Qualification and Experience Education:

• Qualifications in Public Health, Health Management or similar fields

Work Experience:

• At least 8 years relevant experience.

Competencies:

• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, focus on impact and result for the client and respond positively to feedback
• Knowledge of the Nigerian health sector and health financing landscape
• Knowledge/work experience in the preferred state or its environs would be an added advantage
• Outstanding analytical skills
• Knowledge of research methods and good knowledge of data analysis software (preferably SPSS or STATA)
• Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills;
• Effective stakeholder engagement/management skills

    Job Title: Health Economist/Health Financing Advisor Location: Abuja, Nigeria Reports to: Project Manager Type of Contract: Fixed Term Expected Duration of Assignment: 18 months Project Background The Nigerian health system is weak and unresponsive as a result of years of grappling with poor infrastructure, inadequate equipment and technology, inadequate number and mix of healthcare workers, poor capacity of health sector stakeholders, poor information management/sharing mechanisms and under investment by the government. Against this backdrop, the country struggles in the move towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). As many countries continue to progress towards the achievement of UHC goals, sustainable mechanisms for financing healthcare, improvements in human resources for health management and budget processes for health as well as strengthening systems for health accounts have been identified as crucial. The Global Fund’s Catalytic Health System Investment Programme for prioritised states in Nigeria including Kaduna, Imo and Oyo clearly identifies a number of key interventions to strengthen health systems in the focus states. These interventions include amongst others:

• Strengthen public financial management (PFM) capacity of the Ministries of Health in Kaduna, Imo and Oyo to develop, execute and advocate for realistic and evidence-based spending on health in line with international best practices;
• Conduct necessary actuarial analysis and roll-out/support state health insurance schemes;
• Assess Health Labour Market in the focus states; and,
• Carry out and update state health accounts.

Job Purpose

• The Health Economist will assist in providing support in strengthening health system performance for financial protection and resource mobilization.

Summary of Key Functions

• Support in the development of program objectives and strategies for implementation of the project
• Lead and direct plans to calculate various costs related to health care in the respective states
• Provide support in strengthening health system performance including financial protection and resource mobilization
• Evaluate current and proposed strategies and interpret findings
• Pro-actively identify market access opportunities for the states through effective planning and development of financially sound business proposals
• Effectively allocate and deploy resources including people, activities, projects and investment
• Contribute to strategic discussions/market access planning processes to enhance the effectiveness of implementation of strategies
• Communicate economic assessment results to relevant stakeholders
• Develop and execute health economic policies for the states and methods to reduce cost
• Perform economic analysis and develop model plans for health-care programs in the states
• Communicate and distribute academic literature, presentations and reports on research findings to update team and stakeholders about new issues, solutions and other topics relating to health economics, especially as it may relate to the project.
• Support the management of budgets and cost estimates according to plans
• Actively support the teams by participating in supervision missions, providing analytical support and spending time in the field to understand the real challenges facing implementers and beneficiaries
• Carry out other tasks as the Project Manager may assign

Educational Qualifications and Experience Education:

• An advanced degree in Health Economics or related discipline

Work Experience:

• At least 8 years’ relevant experience

Competencies:

• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, focus on impact and result for the client and respond positively to feedback
• Knowledge of the Nigerian health sector and health financing landscape
• Knowledge/work experience in the preferred state or its environs would be an added advantage
• Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective stakeholder engagement/management skills
• Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
• Excellent leadership and influence skills; lead and work in teams effectively and show mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages.

    Job Title: Financial Management Advisor Location: Abuja Type of Contract: Fixed Term Reports to: Project Manager Expected Duration of Assignment: 18 months Project Background The Nigerian health system is weak and unresponsive as a result of years of grappling with poor infrastructure, inadequate equipment and technology, inadequate number and mix of healthcare workers, poor capacity of health sector stakeholders, poor information management/sharing mechanisms and under investment by the government. Against this backdrop, the country struggles in the move towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). As many countries continue to progress towards the achievement of UHC goals, sustainable mechanisms for financing healthcare, improvements in human resources for health management and budget processes for health as well as strengthening systems for health accounts have been identified as crucial. The Global Fund’s Catalytic Health System Investment Programme for prioritised states in Nigeria including Kaduna, Imo and Oyo clearly identifies a number of key interventions to strengthen health systems in the focus states. These interventions include amongst others:

• Strengthen public financial management (PFM) capacity of the Ministries of Health in Kaduna, Imo and Oyo to develop, execute and advocate for realistic and evidence-based spending on health in line with international best practices;
• Conduct necessary actuarial analysis and roll-out/support of state health insurance schemes;
• Assess Health Labour Market; and,
• Carry out and update state health accounts.

Job Purpose

• The Financial Management Advisor will work with the State Ministries of Health and State Contributory Health Agenciesin focus states to develop sound financial management and accounting systems, processes and tools.
• The Advisor will also provide technical and capacity building assistance to the State Contributory Health Agencies to develop and operationalize a financial management system that is suitable to their needs.
• Summary of Key Functions
• Conduct a situational analysis of the proposed financial management and accounting systems for the Ministry of Health and the Health Contributory Scheme Agencies in the various states and benchmark this with best practices and assessment of their needs.
• Review and analyse accounting information from data collected
• Work with the relevant staff to generate preferred options and make recommendations to management for approval.
• Provide technical assistance for either revising the proposed system or developing a new one, based on management decision to address salient aspects such as risk adjustment, pooling, management of premium contributions and other cash flow, accounting, book keeping and etc.
• Develop training materials for the different levels of staff that will use the financial management and accounting systems.
• Lead the facilitation of financial management training which will be based on developed training courses. The training will be delivered to participants (mainly from the Agencies) in Kaduna, Imo and Oyo states
• Develop financial risk mitigation and adjustment/equalization strategies for the scheme.
• Support development of processes e.g. generation of periodic reports, managing enrolment collections and government funding as well as development of other essential financial templates e.g. financial reports, contract notes/letters, etc., all in compliance with existing legislation and regulation concerning public financial management in the three states and Nigeria.

Educational Qualification and Experience Education:

• An advanced Degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline
• A well-recognized professional certification (ACA, ACCA etc.)

Work Experience:

• At least 8 years’ relevant experience
• Experience in the health sector would be an added advantage

Competencies:

• Outstanding analytical skills
• Financial reporting skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages, especially Excel
• A high commercial acumen
• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, focus on impact and result for the client and respond positively to feedback;
• Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills;
• Effective stakeholder engagement/management skills
• Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
• Excellent leadership and influence skills; lead and work in teams effectively and show mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills

    Job Title: Organisational Management Advisor Location: Abuja, Nigeria Reports to: Project Manager Type of Contract: Fixed Term Expected Duration of Assignment: 18 months Project background

• The Nigerian health system is weak and unresponsive as a result of years of grappling with poor infrastructure, inadequate equipment and technology, inadequate number and mix of healthcare workers, poor capacity of health sector stakeholders, poor information management/sharing mechanisms and under investment by the government.
• Against this backdrop, the country struggles in the move towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
• As many countries continue to progress towards the achievement of UHC goals, sustainable mechanisms for financing healthcare, improvements in human resources for health management and budget processes for health as well as strengthening systems for health accounts have been identified as crucial.
• The Global Fund’s Catalytic Health System Investment Programme for prioritised states in Nigeria including Kaduna, Imo and Oyo clearly identifies a number of key interventions to strengthen health systems in the focus states. These interventions include amongst others:
  • Strengthen public financial management (PFM) capacity of the Ministries of Health in Kaduna, Imo and Oyo to develop, execute and advocate for realistic and evidence-based spending on health in line with international best practices;
  • Conduct necessary actuarial analysis and roll-out/support of state health insurance schemes;
  • Assess Health Labour Market; and,
  • Carry out and update state health accounts.

Job purpose

• The Organisational Management Advisor will lead the development of options on organisational and operating structures including job descriptions for the State Contributory Health Agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review relevant laws, guidelines and other relevant documentation on the State Health Contributory Scheme and Agencies in the respective states (Kaduna, Imo and Oyo)
• Conduct a benchmark study of organisational of similar local and/or international health insurance agencies with a view to proposing options that are functional and reflect best practices and then, develop a report based on benchmark study findings.
• Develops strategic partnerships with relevant actors and proactively address and respond to Organizational Management issues by bringing key stakeholders together to assess root causes and performance gaps, implementing and/or supporting implementation of appropriate interventions, including strategic planning, tactical and project planning, facilitation, instruction, program design, materials development and performance analysis.
• Oversee the conducting of a situational analysis of the current organisational and operational structure (inclusive of organisational strategies) of State Health Contributory Scheme Agencies in the states with a view to proposing options that are functional and reflect best practices.
• Develop job descriptions, roles, responsibilities, workflow, reporting lines/organogram etc for positions in the revised organisational structure of the agency.
• Participate in meetings with relevant state stakeholders for the presentation on the revised organisational structure and developed job descriptions for the Agency.
• Develop a process catalogue for all the functions of the Agency and identify owners and operators of each process
• Conduct interviews with process owners and operators to articulate and validate inputs, tasks and outputs for each process
• Conduct sessions with process owners and operators to finalise and approve processes.
• Document Standard Operating Procedures for the Agency incorporating leading practices and technology requirements, where applicable
• Carry out other tasks as the Project Manager may assign

Educational Qualification and Experience Education:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or other relevant behavioral science

Work Experience:

• At least 8 years’ relevant experience
• Experience in the health sector would be an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, focus on impact and result for the client and respond positively to feedback;
• Knowledge of the Nigerian health sector and health financing landscape
• Knowledge/work experience in the preferred state or its environs would be an added advantage
• Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills;
• Effective stakeholder engagement/management skills
• Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
• Excellent leadership and influence skills; lead and work in teams effectively and show mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages

    Job Title: Technical Officer Location: Imo Reports to: Project Manager Type of Contract: Fixed Term Expected Duration of Assignment: 18 months Project background

• The Nigerian health system is weak and unresponsive as a result of years of grappling with poor infrastructure, inadequate equipment and technology, inadequate number and mix of healthcare workers, poor capacity of health sector stakeholders, poor information management/sharing mechanisms and under investment by the government. Against this backdrop, the country struggles in the move towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). As many countries continue to progress towards the achievement of UHC goals, sustainable mechanisms for financing healthcare, improvements in human resources for health management and budget processes for health as well as strengthening systems for health accounts have been identified as crucial.
• The Global Fund’s Catalytic Health System Investment Programme for prioritised states in Nigeria including Kaduna, Imo and Oyo clearly identifies a number of key interventions to strengthen health systems in the focus states. These interventions include amongst others:
  • Strengthen public financial management (PFM) capacity of the Ministries of Health in Kaduna, Imo and Oyo to develop, execute and advocate for realistic and evidence-based spending on health in line with international best practices;
  • Conduct necessary costing/actuarial analysis and roll-out supportof state health insurance schemes;
  • Assess Health Labour Market; and,
  • Carry out and update state health accounts.

Job Purpose

• The Technical Officer will support the State Team Lead to implement all project activities in the states.

Duties and responsibilities Summary of Key Functions:

• Support the development of methodology, tools and support the implementation of a capacity needs assessment of relevant staff of the SMOH and Contributory Health Agencies
• Develop and implement strategies or plans to address capacity gaps through on the job mentoring and supervision and training workshops.
• Support thedevelopment of progress summaries and technical reports, technical assistance plan, policy briefs
• Support development of survey design, data collection tools, study protocol and field implementation guides for pre-implementation assessments (budget study, readiness assessment/gap analysis, health labour market analysis) to be conducted.
• Support design and implementation of state health accounts study
• Support design and implementation of actuarial studies for the state health insurance agency
• Support strengthening of budget process and state capacity for public financial management
• Supportimplementation of technical assistance plan and strengthening institutional capacity of the state health insurance agencies/authorities in respective states
• Provide technical assistance for the development of a health workforce improvement plan/strategy
• Support implementation of project workplan, tracking deliverables and lead on development of project-related reports.
• Provide on-the-ground technicaland operational support to project and facilitate capacity building and mentoring for state actors and project state team
• Support facilitation of trainings, workshops, and meetings.
• Support facilitation of stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Competencies:

• Knowledge of the Nigerian health sector is required
• Knowledge/work experience in the preferred state or its environs is required
• Excellent leadership and influence skills; lead and work in teams effectively and show mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills
• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, focus on impact and result for the client and respond positively to feedback
• Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective stakeholder engagement/management skills
• Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
• Outstanding analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages

Educational Qualification and Experience Education:

• Undergraduate qualification in Health Economics, Public Health, Health Management, similar fields
• Master degree in relevant fields would be an advantage

Work Experience:

• At least 5years’ relevant experience.

    Job Title: Technical Officer Location: Oyo Reports to: Project Manager Type of Contract: Fixed Term Expected Duration of Assignment: 18 months Project Background

• The Nigerian health system is weak and unresponsive as a result of years of grappling with poor infrastructure, inadequate equipment and technology, inadequate number and mix of healthcare workers, poor capacity of health sector stakeholders, poor information management/sharing mechanisms and under investment by the government. Against this backdrop, the country struggles in the move towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). As many countries continue to progress towards the achievement of UHC goals, sustainable mechanisms for financing healthcare, improvements in human resources for health management and budget processes for health as well as strengthening systems for health accounts have been identified as crucial.
• The Global Fund’s Catalytic Health System Investment Programme for prioritised states in Nigeria including Kaduna, Imo and Oyo clearly identifies a number of key interventions to strengthen health systems in the focus states. These interventions include amongst others:
  • Strengthen public financial management (PFM) capacity of the Ministries of Health in Kaduna, Imo and Oyo to develop, execute and advocate for realistic and evidence-based spending on health in line with international best practices;
  • Conduct necessary costing/actuarial analysis and roll-out supportof state health insurance schemes;
  • Assess Health Labour Market; and,
  • Carry out and update state health accounts.

Job Purpose:

• The Technical Officer will support the State Team Lead to implement all project activities in the states.

Duties and responsibilities Summary of Key Functions:

• Support the development of methodology, tools and support the implementation of a capacity needs assessment of relevant staff of the SMOH and Contributory Health Agencies
• Develop and implement strategies or plans to address capacity gaps through on the job mentoring and supervision and training workshops.
• Support thedevelopment of progress summaries and technical reports, technical assistance plan, policy briefs
• Support development of survey design, data collection tools, study protocol and field implementation guides for pre-implementation assessments (budget study, readiness assessment/gap analysis, health labour market analysis) to be conducted.
• Support design and implementation of state health accounts study
• Support design and implementation of actuarial studies for the state health insurance agency
• Support strengthening of budget process and state capacity for public financial management
• Supportimplementation of technical assistance plan and strengthening institutional capacity of the state health insurance agencies/authorities in respective states
• Provide technical assistance for the development of a health workforce improvement plan/strategy
• Support implementation of project workplan, tracking deliverables and lead on development of project-related reports.
• Provide on-the-ground technicaland operational support to project and facilitate capacity building and mentoring for state actors and project state team
• Support facilitation of trainings, workshops, and meetings.
• Support facilitation of stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Competencies:

• Knowledge of the Nigerian health sector is required
• Knowledge/work experience in the preferred state or its environs is required
• Excellent leadership and influence skills; lead and work in teams effectively and show mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills
• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, focus on impact and result for the client and respond positively to feedback
• Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective stakeholder engagement/management skills
• Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
• Outstanding analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages

Educational Qualification and Experience Education:

• Undergraduate qualification in Health Economics, Public Health, Health Management, similar fields
• Master degree in relevant fields would be an advantage

Work Experience:

• At least 5years’ relevant experience

    &nbsp Job Title: State Team Lead Location: Imo Reports to: Project Manager Type of Contract: Fixed Term Expected Duration of Assignment: 18 months Project Background

• The Nigerian health system is weak and unresponsive as a result of years of grappling with poor infrastructure, inadequate equipment and technology, inadequate number and mix of healthcare workers, poor capacity of health sector stakeholders, poor information management/sharing mechanisms and under investment by the government.
• Against this backdrop, the country struggles in the move towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
• As many countries continue to progress towards the achievement of UHC goals, sustainable mechanisms for financing healthcare, improvements in human resources for health management and budget processes for health as well as strengthening systems for health accounts have been identified as crucial.
• The Global Fund’s Catalytic Health System Investment Programme for prioritised states in Nigeria including Kaduna, Imo and Oyo clearly identifies a number of key interventions to strengthen health systems in the focus states. These interventions include amongst others:
  • Strengthen public financial management (PFM) capacity of the Ministries of Health in Kaduna, Imo and Oyo to develop, execute and advocate for realistic and evidence-based spending on health in line with international best practices;
  • Conduct necessary actuarial analysis and roll-out/support of state health insurance schemes;
  • Assess Health Labour Market; and,
  • Carry out and update state health accounts.

Job Purpose

• The State Team lead will coordinate and lead implementation of all project activities in focus states.

Summary of Key Functions

• Provide on-the-ground technical, managerial, and operational oversight on the project and facilitate capacity building and mentoring for state actors and project state team
• Review and refine frameworks, processes and tools for the scheme including the operational guideline, service delivery models/networks and enrolment
• Support state actors in the review and refinement of existing healthcare financing bill and support efforts in facilitating stakeholder mobilisation and generating political will for the improvement of health care in the state, as may be indicated
• Work closely with state actors in designing healthcare financing options
• Provide technical assistance in adapting and harmonising preferred healthcare financing options to existing healthcare financing initiatives and healthcare reforms in the state
• Provide technical assistance to state actors in developing an operational plan to guide the implementing of the preferred healthcare financing options
• Provide technical and operational oversight over budget study, health labour market analysis and state health accounts (SHA) to be conducted in the state
• Provide technical assistance towards strengthening the budgeting process and public financial management capacity for the state.
• Support subject matter experts for the development of a health workforce improvement plan/strategy
• Assess capacity of existing structures, processes and skills of relevant staff in relevant agencies,  develop and implement strategies/plan to address capacity gaps through on the job mentoring and supervision and training workshops
• Facilitate engagements with state-level stakeholders.
• Support the development of quality assurance for MEL systems for Contributory Health scheme and facilitate linkage reporting to state HMIS
• Support the development and implementation of a performance management system to track results.
• Lead development of assessment reports, project briefs, project related reports including presentations and papers.
• Lead the facilitation of trainings, workshops, and meetings.
• Lead implementation of project workplan and tracking deliverables
• Supervise activities of the State Technical Officers
• Represent the firm at meetings with key government stakeholders and development partners within and outside the state; cultivate relationships with key stakeholders both government, partners
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the project manager

Educational Qualification and Experience Education:

• Advanced qualifications in Public Health, Health Management or similar fields

Work Experience:

• At least 7 years demonstrated experience in implementing health financing/health insurance programs
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and capacity building
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation for projects
• Knowledge of the Nigerian health sector and health financing
• Knowledge/work experience in Imo

Competencies:

• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, focus on impact and result for the client and respond positively to feedback
• Knowledge of the Nigerian health sector and health financing landscape is required
• Knowledge/work experience in the preferred state or its environs is required
• Outstanding analytical skills
• Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills;
• Effective stakeholder engagement/management skills.

    Job Title: State Team Lead Location: Oyo Reports to: Project Manager Type of Contract: Fixed Term Expected Duration of Assignment: 18 months Project Background

• The Nigerian health system is weak and unresponsive as a result of years of grappling with poor infrastructure, inadequate equipment and technology, inadequate number and mix of healthcare workers, poor capacity of health sector stakeholders, poor information management/sharing mechanisms and under investment by the government. Against this backdrop, the country struggles in the move towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). As many countries continue to progress towards the achievement of UHC goals, sustainable mechanisms for financing healthcare, improvements in human resources for health management and budget processes for health as well as strengthening systems for health accounts have been identified as crucial.
• The Global Fund’s Catalytic Health System Investment Programme for prioritised states in Nigeria including Kaduna, Imo and Oyo clearly identifies a number of key interventions to strengthen health systems in the focus states. These interventions include amongst others:
  • Strengthen public financial management (PFM) capacity of the Ministries of Health in Kaduna, Imo and Oyo to develop, execute and advocate for realistic and evidence-based spending on health in line with international best practices;
  • Conduct necessary actuarial analysis and roll-out/support of state health insurance schemes;
  • Assess Health Labour Market; and,
  • Carry out and update state health accounts.

Job Purpose

• The State Team lead will coordinate and lead implementation of all project activities in focus states.

Summary of Key Functions

• Provide on-the-ground technical, managerial, and operational oversight on the project and facilitate capacity building and mentoring for state actors and project state team
• Review and refine frameworks, processes and tools for the scheme including the operational guideline, service delivery models/networks and enrolment
• Support state actors in the review and refinement of existing healthcare financing bill and support efforts in facilitating stakeholder mobilisation and generating political will for the improvement of health care in the state, as may be indicated
• Work closely with state actors in designing healthcare financing options
• Provide technical assistance in adapting and harmonising preferred healthcare financing options to existing healthcare financing initiatives and healthcare reforms in the state
• Provide technical assistance to state actors in developing an operational plan to guide the implementing of the preferred healthcare financing options
• Provide technical and operational oversight over budget study, health labour market analysis and state health accounts (SHA) to be conducted in the state
• Provide technical assistance towards strengthening the budgeting process and public financial management capacity for the state.
• Support subject matter experts for the development of a health workforce improvement plan/strategy
• Assess capacity of existing structures, processes and skills of relevant staff in relevant agencies,  develop and implement strategies/plan to address capacity gaps through on the job mentoring and supervision and training workshops
• Facilitate engagements with state-level stakeholders.
• Support the development of quality assurance for MEL systems for Contributory Health scheme and facilitate linkage reporting to state HMIS
• Support the development and implementation of a performance management system to track results.
• Lead development of assessment reports, project briefs, project related reports including presentations and papers.
• Lead the facilitation of trainings, workshops, and meetings.
• Lead implementation of project workplan and tracking deliverables
• Supervise activities of the State Technical Officers
• Represent the firm at meetings with key government stakeholders and development partners within and outside the state; cultivate relationships with key stakeholders both government, partners
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the project manager

Educational Qualification and Experience Education:

• Advanced qualifications in Public Health, Health Management or similar fields

Work Experience:

• At least 7 years demonstrated experience in implementing health financing/health insurance programs
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and capacity building
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation for projects
• Knowledge of the Nigerian health sector and health financing
• Knowledge/work experience in Oyo

Competencies:

• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, focus on impact and result for the client and respond positively to feedback
• Knowledge of the Nigerian health sector and health financing landscape is required
• Knowledge/work experience in the preferred state or its environs is required
• Outstanding analytical skills
• Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills;
• Effective stakeholder engagement/management skills.

    Job Title: Actuary Location: Abuja, Nigeria Reports to: Project Manager Type of Contract: Fixed Term Expected Duration of Assignment: 18 months Project background

• The Nigerian health system is weak and unresponsive as a result of years of grappling with poor infrastructure, inadequate equipment and technology, inadequate number and mix of healthcare workers, poor capacity of health sector stakeholders, poor information management/sharing mechanisms and under investment by the government. Against this backdrop, the country struggles in the move towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). As many countries continue to progress towards the achievement of UHC goals, sustainable mechanisms for financing healthcare, improvements in human resources for health management and budget processes for health as well as strengthening systems for health accounts have been identified as crucial.
• The Global Fund’s Catalytic Health System Investment Programme for prioritised states in Nigeria including Kaduna, Imo and Oyo clearly identifies a number of key interventions to strengthen health systems in the focus states. These interventions include amongst others:
  • Strengthen public financial management (PFM) capacity of the Ministries of Health in Kaduna, Imo and Oyo to develop, execute and advocate for realistic and evidence-based spending on health in line with international best practices;
  • Conduct necessary costing/actuarial analysis and roll-out supportof state health insurance schemes;
  • Assess Health Labour Market; and,
  • Carry out and update state health accounts.

Job Purpose

• The Actuary will provide technical support to respective State Contributory Health Agencies for the design of the benefit package and premium determination for the schemes using scientifically rigorous approaches.

Duties and responsibilities Summary of Key Functions:

• A comprehensive actuarial study reports for the states’ (Kaduna, Imo, Oyo) benefit package scenarios containing:
• Determination of an appropriate premium rate for (Individual, Householdpackage and additional household members) to cover medical costs (pure risk premium), overhead administrative costs, operating expenses and contingency/reserve margin of the scheme.
• Rates for tariff structure for procedures, consultations, pharmaceuticals and diagnostics.
• Develop costing models to develop actual costing estimates based on States’ realities (including current demographic distributions, treatment protocol, prices etc); the consultant will work with the State (by on-the-job support and capacity building) to prepare costs of the Benefit Package and the feasible premium for each package.
• Based on previously conducted fiscal space analysis (FSA) and by running new quantitative and qualitative models for further evidence, the consultant will develop recommendations for possible funding sources for the scheme;
• This will include range of formal and informal sector contributions and estimated premium amounts that will ensure sustainable financing of the scheme during the first year;
• This analysis will be developed in a way that could serve as a base for further actuarial modelling and analysis to develop options for long-term sustainability of the scheme.
• Among other things, the consultant will explore Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and other approved data including but not limited to the states’ Household Survey and Willingness/Ability to Pay Survey to estimate current levels of average household health expenditure and develop recommended contribution amounts based on the estimated ability to pay among states’ residents.
• The consultant will also provide recommendations for provider payment amounts based on the provider payment mechanism advised by the States and the implementation partners (e.g. capitation, FFS etc.)
• Carry out other relevant tasks as the Project Manager may assign

Competencies

• Outstanding analytical skills
• Strong statistical, analytical and monitoring skills with solid understanding of all life/disability actuarial techniques, standards, and assumptions
• Strong knowledge of insurance operations and the procedures of Financial, Underwriting, Claims, Statistical, Information Technology, Legal, and Sales departments
• Experience in conducting actuarial analysis for health insurance in Nigeria.
• Must have led rate-making and pricing initiatives for insurance products.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in presenting recommendations to non-actuaries.
• Advanced computing knowledge and high proficiency in the use of Spreadsheet applications.
• Membership of Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of the Nigerian health sector and health financing landscape
• Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills

Educational Qualification and Experience Education:

• An advanced Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Insurance and Actuarial Science or other quantitative fields.

Work Experience:

• At least 8 years’ relevant experience

    Job Title: State Team Lead Location: Kaduna Reports to: Project Manager Type of Contract: Fixed Term Expected Duration of Assignment: 18 months Project Background

• The Nigerian health system is weak and unresponsive as a result of years of grappling with poor infrastructure, inadequate equipment and technology, inadequate number and mix of healthcare workers, poor capacity of health sector stakeholders, poor information management/sharing mechanisms and under investment by the government.
• Against this backdrop, the country struggles in the move towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
• As many countries continue to progress towards the achievement of UHC goals, sustainable mechanisms for financing healthcare, improvements in human resources for health management and budget processes for health as well as strengthening systems for health accounts have been identified as crucial.
• The Global Fund’s Catalytic Health System Investment Programme for prioritised states in Nigeria including Kaduna, Imo and Oyo clearly identifies a number of key interventions to strengthen health systems in the focus states. These interventions include amongst others:
  • Strengthen public financial management (PFM) capacity of the Ministries of Health in Kaduna, Imo and Oyo to develop, execute and advocate for realistic and evidence-based spending on health in line with international best practices;
  • Conduct necessary actuarial analysis and roll-out/support of state health insurance schemes;
  • Assess Health Labour Market; and,
  • Carry out and update state health accounts.

Job Purpose

• The State Team lead will coordinate and lead implementation of all project activities in focus states.

Summary of Key Functions

• Provide on-the-ground technical, managerial, and operational oversight on the project and facilitate capacity building and mentoring for state actors and project state team
• Review and refine frameworks, processes and tools for the scheme including the operational guideline, service delivery models/networks and enrolment
• Support state actors in the review and refinement of existing healthcare financing bill and support efforts in facilitating stakeholder mobilisation and generating political will for the improvement of health care in the state, as may be indicated
• Work closely with state actors in designing healthcare financing options
• Provide technical assistance in adapting and harmonising preferred healthcare financing options to existing healthcare financing initiatives and healthcare reforms in the state
• Provide technical assistance to state actors in developing an operational plan to guide the implementing of the preferred healthcare financing options
• Provide technical and operational oversight over budget study, health labour market analysis and state health accounts (SHA) to be conducted in the state
• Provide technical assistance towards strengthening the budgeting process and public financial management capacity for the state.
• Support subject matter experts for the development of a health workforce improvement plan/strategy
• Assess capacity of existing structures, processes and skills of relevant staff in relevant agencies,  develop and implement strategies/plan to address capacity gaps through on the job mentoring and supervision and training workshops
• Facilitate engagements with state-level stakeholders.
• Support the development of quality assurance for MEL systems for Contributory Health scheme and facilitate linkage reporting to state HMIS
• Support the development and implementation of a performance management system to track results.
• Lead development of assessment reports, project briefs, project related reports including presentations and papers.
• Lead the facilitation of trainings, workshops, and meetings.
• Lead implementation of project workplan and tracking deliverables
• Supervise activities of the State Technical Officers
• Represent the firm at meetings with key government stakeholders and development partners within and outside the state; cultivate relationships with key stakeholders both government, partners
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the project manager

Educational Qualification and Experience Education:

• Advanced qualifications in Public Health, Health Management or similar fields

Work Experience:

• At least 7 years demonstrated experience in implementing health financing/health insurance programs
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and capacity building
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation for projects
• Knowledge of the Nigerian health sector and health financing
• Knowledge/work experience in Kaduna

Competencies:

• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, focus on impact and result for the client and respond positively to feedback
• Knowledge of the Nigerian health sector and health financing landscape is required
• Knowledge/work experience in the preferred state or its environs is required
• Outstanding analytical skills
• Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills;
• Effective stakeholder engagement/management skills.

    Job Title: Technical Officer Location: Kaduna Reports to: Project Manager Type of Contract: Fixed Term Expected Duration of Assignment: 18 months Project Background

• The Nigerian health system is weak and unresponsive as a result of years of grappling with poor infrastructure, inadequate equipment and technology, inadequate number and mix of healthcare workers, poor capacity of health sector stakeholders, poor information management/sharing mechanisms and under investment by the government. Against this backdrop, the country struggles in the move towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). As many countries continue to progress towards the achievement of UHC goals, sustainable mechanisms for financing healthcare, improvements in human resources for health management and budget processes for health as well as strengthening systems for health accounts have been identified as crucial.
• The Global Fund’s Catalytic Health System Investment Programme for prioritised states in Nigeria including Kaduna, Imo and Oyo clearly identifies a number of key interventions to strengthen health systems in the focus states. These interventions include amongst others:
  • Strengthen public financial management (PFM) capacity of the Ministries of Health in Kaduna, Imo and Oyo to develop, execute and advocate for realistic and evidence-based spending on health in line with international best practices;
  • Conduct necessary costing/actuarial analysis and roll-out supportof state health insurance schemes;
  • Assess Health Labour Market; and,
  • Carry out and update state health accounts.

Job Purpose

• The Technical Officer will support the State Team Lead to implement all project activities in the states.

Duties and responsibilities Summary of Key Functions:

• Support the development of methodology, tools and support the implementation of a capacity needs assessment of relevant staff of the SMOH and Contributory Health Agencies
• Develop and implement strategies or plans to address capacity gaps through on the job mentoring and supervision and training workshops.
• Support thedevelopment of progress summaries and technical reports, technical assistance plan, policy briefs
• Support development of survey design, data collection tools, study protocol and field implementation guides for pre-implementation assessments (budget study, readiness assessment/gap analysis, health labour market analysis) to be conducted.
• Support design and implementation of state health accounts study
• Support design and implementation of actuarial studies for the state health insurance agency
• Support strengthening of budget process and state capacity for public financial management
• Supportimplementation of technical assistance plan and strengthening institutional capacity of the state health insurance agencies/authorities in respective states
• Provide technical assistance for the development of a health workforce improvement plan/strategy
• Support implementation of project workplan, tracking deliverables and lead on development of project-related reports.
• Provide on-the-ground technicaland operational support to project and facilitate capacity building and mentoring for state actors and project state team
• Support facilitation of trainings, workshops, and meetings.
• Support facilitation of stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Competencies:

• Knowledge of the Nigerian health sector is required
• Knowledge/work experience in the preferred state or its environs is required
• Excellent leadership and influence skills; lead and work in teams effectively and show mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills
• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, focus on impact and result for the client and respond positively to feedback
• Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective stakeholder engagement/management skills
• Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
• Outstanding analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages

Educational Qualification and Experience Education:

• Undergraduate qualification in Health Economics, Public Health, Health Management, similar fields
• Master degree in relevant fields would be an advantage

Work Experience:

• At least 5years’ relevant experience

    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send a Cover Letter (no more than a page) and updated CV in one document to: [email protected] using the "Job Title" as the subject of the mail.   Application Deadline 7th June, 2019.

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