Technical Director - Leadership & Governance at Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF)

The Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF) is a not-for-profit foundation incorporated in 2013 with a mission to improve the quality of decision-making and execution in the health sector through a focus on results at scale, providing analytical support, and driving innovation and substantive engagement with key stakeholders. HSDF is a platform for the implementation of effective ideas and innovative solutions and strives to address complex health systems and developmental challenges through a focus on evidence, rigor, and continuous improvement, whether in line with or diverging from the status quo.

HSDF works with the Federal and State Governments to improve the effectiveness of health service delivery to strengthen the performance of health systems and ensure a focus on results and outcomes.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Director - Leadership & Governance

Location: Abuja (with potential local travel)
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 5 years

Project Description

• HSDF is pursuing the USAID-Primary Health Care Improvement Program and is seeking a Technical Director – Leadership andGovernance potential 5-year USAID UPHIP program in Abuja, Nigeria.
• The program aims to build a more effective, resilient, and responsive primary healthcare system that can adapt to the changing needs of the Nigerian population. UPHIP will support the Government of Nigeria (GON)'s ambitious Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Plan.

Role Purpose

• HSDF is seeking an experienced Technical Director – Leadership andGovernance for the USAID Primary Health Care Improvement Program (UPHIP) in Nigeria.
• The Activity will enhance USAID’s strategies for improving Quality of Care (QoC) within Primary Healthcare (PHC), focusing on reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) and malaria.
• It aims to strengthen the capabilities of the Federal and State Ministries of Health (F/SMOH), local organizations, healthcare providers, and communities to provide high-quality, integrated health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight, strategic direction and definition of appropriate project activities
• Establish and implement a system to ensure technical quality of project activities
• Develop and/or update evidence-based training materials, standards, job aids, and curricula, supervisory systems needed for implementation of the Project to meet the needs of USAID and the Government of Nigeria
• Provide mentoring and capacity building at the individual and organizational level in specific areas of expertise such as increasing leadership and management at the regional and state levels to support PHC service delivery among others
• Leveraging existing community structures to solicit input into PHC planning, including budget and service delivery
• Strengthening feedback mechanisms to support social accountability of the health system to the community
• Development of sustainability mechanisms for community health activities
• Coordinate the cross-cutting quality improvement activities at district, facility and community levels
• Coordinate advocacy, demand generation, and policy support, across project sites as required
• Actively participate in relevant technical advisory/working groups and professional forums representing HSDF and the consortium
• Work with health care providers, local authorities, community members and project team members to identify community- and facility-based service delivery issues that impede access to care and uptake of services
• Identify and implement appropriate facility- and community-based strategies to address leadership and governance gaps in health service management
• Identify training needs for clinical and community healthcare providers and assist in the design and implementation of measures to address those needs
• Work closely with the Chief of Party on setting project priorities and directions, and responding to requests for support from local counterparts
• Work with M&E staff to design, implement a plan to track data/results related to leadership and governance to inform adjustments in project implementation
• Collaborate with all local stakeholders and implementing partners, especially the Ministry of Health and other US and international implementing partners, to ensure that all activities conform to the requirements and regulations
• Supervise technical staff
• Provide technical leadership to the development the project strategic plan, work plan, and project monitoring, in close collaboration with MOH, USAID, partners, other stakeholders to ensure timely implementation and compliance to the requirements and regulations of the award.

Your Qualification and Experience
The requirements listed below are representatives of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required to successfully perform this job:
Experience / Expertise:

• Master's or advanced degree in a relevant field such as public health, health administration, or a related field.
• At least 8 year’s experience in a senior leadership position on a donor-funded project, with experience implementing and/or providing technical assistance in leadership, governance and accountability of health systems
• Experience on large USAID or other donor funded programs of similar size and scope (such as Team Lead/Unit Manager) either regionally or in Nigeria. Experience with USAID-funded projects preferred
• Demonstrated experience training clinical and community-based healthcare workers on leadership and governance of health systems
• Demonstrated experience providing capacity-strengthening assistance at individual and organizational levels
• Demonstrated experience with a mix of practical technical skills in leadership and governance necessary for strengthening primary health care service delivery at the regional, national, clinical and community-level
• Experience in coordination of and collaboration with stakeholders including government agencies, civil society, and international donor agencies, including USAID
• Familiar with the national and sub-national primary health care context in Nigeria and designing and implementing activities and projects with a focus on PHC and quality of care improvement.
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and ability to effectively perform multiple task and balance competing priorities often within a required timeframe
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations
• Excellent command/proficiency in English
• Willingness to travel throughout Nigeria as needed.

Application Closing Date
2nd December, 2024

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note

• This position is contingent upon award of grant
• HSDF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
• We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring practices and workplace culture.