Partnership for Transforming Health Systems 2 (PATHS 2) recruitment, May 2013

The PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSFORMING HEALTH  SYSTEMS 2 (PATHS 2), a DFID funded program in Nigeria, aims to improve the planning, financing and delivery of sustainable and replicable pro-poor health services for common health problems, focusing on five states and the federal government. PATHS2 is recruiting qualified professional staff to fill positions based in Jigawa, Kano and Lagos.


JOB TITLE: HEALTH FINANCING OFFICER
RESPONSIBILITIES:
HEALTH FINANCING OFFICER (Lagos) - 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. She/he will ensure that the state HCF strategic approach is in support of the state service delivery strategy and implementation plans.
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. economics evaluation, health systems strengthening or capacity building programs.

JOB TITLE: NEW MEDIA PRODUCER
 NEW MEDIA PRODUCER (Abuja): will be responsible for day-to-day maintenance of the PATHS2 website to ensure that updated information from the state offices are presented on global website, She/he will ensure the integrity of the online systems and information through implementation and maintenance of established system management practices, processes and controls. In addition, coordinate and monitor the optimization of PATHS2 website online statistics, contribute to meaningful statistical reporting. The job holder will configure servers and set communication parameters which ensure timely delivery of information to the
PATHS2 website, Provide oversight to the management of thePATHS2 online content management system, forums, blogs, document libraries, image libraries, personal pages, wikis and news processes to increase
knowledge-sharing awareness between colleagues and partners, Work with relevant PATHS2 teams to conceive, design and launch new web products such as blogs, community forums and user profiles.  QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors' Degree (minimum), or Masters' Degree (desirable), in Information Technology/Systems, Computer Science, communications/journalism, or another relevant field.
Four years of professional experience as an online producer in a development environment, designing, hosting, maintaining, and updating websites. Significant experience in Content Management Systems (CMSs) such as Wordpress, Plone, Drupal, and Joomla, and software packages such as Adobe Flash and Dreamweaver, Working knowledge of web measurement tools and metrics and social media

JOB TITLE: Program Assistant
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Assistant (Kano) – The job holder will assist Program Management Staff with responding to administrative and programmatic requests from Headquarters (HQ), donors, country/state offices, as well as other PATHS 2 team members; and assist with planning technical assistance visits, workshops, and meetings. Coordinate on arrangements for travel undertaken by team members, consultants or colleagues from PATH 2 HQ
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Should have a minimum of one to Three years' work experience in the development sector with excellent programmatic and administrative skills. An advanced degree is
Preferred in health, communications or another relevant field.
Proficiency in a wide range of software packages, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint is required. 

JOB TITLE: HEALTH MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS) Officer
RESPONSIBILITIES:
HEALTH MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS) Officer (Enugu) will manage the efforts to develop, implement, install and operate the Health Management Information System in the State.
Also. She/he will manage the enhancement and continuation of the development of the current HIMIS and the IT plan. She/he will act as a catalyst in the development and implementation of the sustainability plan to institutionalize the HMIS at the Enugu State Ministry of Health. The job holder will collaborate with other DFID SLPs, and donor programs in the stare to support SMoH (State Ministry of Health) to develop, track and monitor indicators related to the Lagos State health sector and project performance.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Masters’ Degree (minimum) in Public Health or Management. At least 6 years of relevant work experience in Public Health and management, and in the use of data for Clear understanding or the structure and function of the public health system in Nigeria.
Knowledge and past experience of working in an international development setting. Professional fluency in oral and written English, and working knowledge of the local language desirable.

JOB TITLE: STATE TEAM LEADER
RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Lagos and Jigawa): Will oversee
Review/reporting of the programme outputs by drawing on the advice of the National Programme Technical Advisers. She/he will ensure the implementation of the work of the Programme State Team by drawing up, reviewing, and approving internal work plans and action plans, and setting out the
programme activities. She/he will also supervise all project employees within the State.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MD (desirable) or Master's Degree (minimum} or a PhD in Public Health, Management, or another relevant field. Six (6) years of relevant professional experience with a
Masters' Degree, or four (4) years with a PHD or MD. Two or more years of international project management experience, preferably in Nigeria. Experience with DFlD a plus. Experience in project implementation and Excellent writing, computer, management and organizational skills. Successful track record as Project Manager.

How to Apply
 In order to be considered  for the listed  positions, an applicant must submit his/her CV and an application letter that provides details of the applicants qualifications for the desired positions to: [email protected]

In the subject line of the email, write the specific job title and location of the position you wish to apply for .

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Deadline for submission will be on 21^st May 2013