Current Job Openings at Palladium Group

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value.  We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives. 

We are recruiting to fill the positions of:

Job Title: Data Analyst - IHP Nigeria

Requisition ID: req11566
Location: Yauri, Kebbi

Project Overview and Role

• Palladium seeks a Data Analyst for the five-year, USAID-funded Nigeria Integrated Health Program (IHP) – Task Order 4 - Yauri. The goal of IHP is to contribute to state-level reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality PHC services.
• The purpose of Task Order 4 is to implement priority primary health interventions in Kebbi state to strengthen the state government area (LGA), and ward level health systems.
• The objectives of the program are:
  • Strengthen systems supporting primary health care (PHC) services
  • Improve access to PHC services; and
  • Increase quality of PHC services. Strong engagement and collaboration with state government is expected throughout the program.
• Task Order 4 will coordinate closely with other USAID activities and other development partner programs in the state. USAID will intentionally overlay this activity with other Mission programming to increase Government of Nigeria (GON) resources for PHC services, increase demand for PHC services, and improve access to essential commodities.
• The activity is expected to collaborate closely with those other implementing partners and will not undertake any activities already implemented by other USAID programs.
• The Data Analyst shall be based at the Yauri Local Government Authority. 

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Data Analyst will have some experience and up-to-date knowledge and skills in M&E and MIS for health systems and healthcare provision.
• S/he must be familiar with the HMIS data context at the State level and working with health facilities and LGA for data collection, reporting and use.
• S/he should have experience with USAID / International donor programs. 

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Health Information Management or related field.
• Minimum of 2 year of working in M&E / HMIS for public health.
• Experience in using NHMIS Tools and DHIS2
• Competency in MS Word and Excel.
• Good oral and / or written communication skills
• Experience in facilitation of training workshops and onsite mentoring of health workers
• Fluent in English (written and oral communication) and Hausa.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Title: Data Analyst - Nigeria IHP

Ref No: req11568
Location: Misau, Bauchi

Safeguarding

• We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. 
• All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

Project Overview and Role

• Palladium seeks a Data Analyst for the five-year, USAID-funded Nigeria Integrated Health Program (IHP) - Task Order 3 - Misau.
• The goal of IHP is to contribute to state-level reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality PHC services.
• The purpose of Task Order 3 is to implement priority primary health interventions in Bauchi state to strengthen the state government area (LGA), and ward-level health systems.
• The objectives of the program are a) strengthen systems supporting primary health care (PHC) services b) improve access to PHC services; and c) increase quality of PHC services. Strong engagement and collaboration with state government is expected throughout the program.
• Task Order 3 will coordinate closely with other USAID activities and other development partner programs in the state.
• USAID will intentionally overlay this activity with other Mission programming to increase Government of Nigeria (GON) resources for PHC services, increase demand for PHC services, and improve access to essential commodities.
• The activity is expected to collaborate closely with those other implementing partners and will not undertake any activities already implemented by other USAID programs.
• The Data Analyst shall be based at Misau Local Government Authority. 

 Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Health Information Management or related field.
• Minimum of 2 year of working in M&E / HMIS for public health.
• The Data Analyst will have some experience and up-to-date knowledge and skills in M&E and MIS for health systems and healthcare provision.
• S/he must be familiar with the HMIS data context at the State level and working with health facilities and LGA for data collection, reporting and use.
• S/he should have experience with USAID / International donor programs.

Additional Qualifications include:

• Experience in using NHMIS Tools and DHIS2
• Competency in MS Word and Excel.
• Good oral and / or written communication skills
• Experience in facilitation of training workshops and onsite mentoring of health workers
• Fluent in English (written and oral communication) and Hausa.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Title: Data Analyst - Nigeria IHP

Ref No: req11572
Location: Toro, Bauchi

Project Overview and Role

• Palladium seeks a Data Analyst for the five-year, USAID-funded Nigeria Integrated Health Program (IHP) - Task Order 3  - Toro. The goal of IHP is to contribute to state-level reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality PHC services.
• The purpose of Task Order 3 is to implement priority primary health interventions in Bauchi state to strengthen the state government area (LGA), and ward level health systems.
• The objectives of the program are a) strengthen systems supporting primary health care (PHC) services b) improve access to PHC services; and c) increase quality of PHC services. Strong engagement and collaboration with state government is expected throughout the program.
• Task Order 3 will coordinate closely with other USAID activities and other development partner programs in the state. USAID will intentionally overlay this activity with other Mission programming to increase Government of Nigeria (GON) resources for PHC services, increase demand for PHC services, and improve access to essential commodities.
• The activity is expected to collaborate closely with those other implementing partners and will not undertake any activities already implemented by other USAID programs.
• The Data Analyst shall be based at Toro Local Government Authority. 

Required Qualifications

• The Data Analyst will have some experience and up-to-date knowledge and skills in M&E and MIS for health systems and healthcare provision.
• S/he must be familiar with the HMIS data context at the State level and working with health facilities and LGA for data collection, reporting and use.
• S/he should have experience with USAID / International donor programs.

Additional qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Health Information Kanagement or related field.
• Minimum of 2 year of working in M&E / HMIS for public health.
• Experience in using NHMIS Tools and DHIS2
• Competency in MS Word and Excel.
• Good oral and / or written communication skills
• Experience in facilitation of training workshops and onsite mentoring of health workers
• Fluent in English (written and oral communication) and Hausa.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Title: Data Analyst - IHP

Job Ref.: req11546
Location: Bagudo, Kebbi

Project Overview and Role

• Palladium seeks a Data Analyst for the five-year, USAID-funded Nigeria Integrated Health Program (IHP) – Task Order 4 - Bagudo.
• The goal of IHP is to contribute to state-level reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality PHC services.
• The purpose of Task Order 4 is to implement priority primary health interventions in Kebbi state to strengthen the state government area (LGA), and ward level health systems.
• The objectives of the program are a) strengthen systems supporting primary health care (PHC) services b) improve access to PHC services; and c) increase quality of PHC services. Strong engagement and collaboration with state government is expected throughout the program.
• Task Order 4 will coordinate closely with other USAID activities and other development partner programs in the state.
• USAID will intentionally overlay this activity with other Mission programming to increase Government of Nigeria (GON) resources for PHC services, increase demand for PHC services, and improve access to essential commodities.
• The activity is expected to collaborate closely with those other implementing partners and will not undertake any activities already implemented by other USAID programs.
• The Data Analyst shall be based at Bagudo Local Government Authority.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Data Analyst will have some experience and up-to-date knowledge and skills in M&E and MIS for health systems and healthcare provision.
• S/he must be familiar with the HMIS data context at the State level and working with health facilities and LGA for data collection, reporting and use.
• S/he should have experience with USAID / International donor programs.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree / HND in Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Health Information Management or related field.
• Minimum of 2 year of working in M&E / HMIS for public health.
• Experience in using NHMIS Tools and DHIS2
• Competency in MS Word and Excel.
• Good oral and / or written communication skills
• Experience in facilitation of training workshops and onsite mentoring of health workers
• Fluent in English (written and oral communication) and Hausa.

Safeguarding:

• We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”.
• We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse.  
• All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Title: Data Analyst - Nigeria IHP

Requisition ID: req11560
Location: Sabon Birni, Sokoto

Project Overview and Role

• Palladium seeks a Data Analyst for the five-year, USAID-funded Nigeria Integrated Health Program (IHP) – Task Order 5 – Sabon Birni. The goal of IHP is to contribute to state-level reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality PHC services.
• The purpose of Task Order 5 is to implement priority primary health interventions in Sokoto state to strengthen the state government area (LGA), and ward level health systems.
• The objectives of the program are:
  • Strengthen systems supporting primary health care (PHC) services
  • Improve access to PHC services; and
  • Increase quality of PHC services. Strong engagement and collaboration with state government is expected throughout the program.
• Task Order 5 will coordinate closely with other USAID activities and other development partner programs in the state. USAID will intentionally overlay this activity with other Mission programming to increase Government of Nigeria (GON) resources for PHC services, increase demand for PHC services, and improve access to essential commodities.
• The activity is expected to collaborate closely with those other implementing partners and will not undertake any activities already implemented by other USAID programs.
• The Data Analyst shall be based at Sabon Birni Local Government Authority.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring, analysing, and reporting HMIS data.
• Analysis and troubleshoots HMIS user issues to implement a resolution or escalate the case to Pathways staff.
• Provides ongoing training and technical assistance to HMIS users via email, phone, and webcast, and on site as appropriate.
• Leads the development and implementation of data quality, management, and analysis plans.
• Provides on-site data quality assessment of LGA, health facilities, and others by assisting with implementation planning, including data entry process improvement.
• Prepares regular and ad-hoc reports, analysis, presentations, charts, graphs, and other documents as assigned.
• Performs data quality checks and monitors for gaps.
• Data Analyst reports to the MEL/HMIS Specialist, Sokoto State.

Required Qualifications

• The Data Analyst will have some experience and up-to-date knowledge and skills in M&E and MIS for health systems and healthcare provision.
• S/he must be familiar with the HMIS data context at the State level and working with health facilities and LGA for data collection, reporting and use.
• S/he should have experience with USAID / International donor programs.

Additional qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Health Information Management or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of working in M&E / HMIS for public health.
• Experience in using NHMIS Tools and DHIS2.
• Competency in MS Word and Excel.
• Good oral and / or written communication skills.
• Experience in facilitation of training workshops and onsite mentoring of health workers.
• Fluent in English (written and oral communication) and Hausa.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Title: HSS Coordinator - Nigeria IHP

Ref No: req11570
Location: Toro, Bauchi

Project Overview and Role

• Palladium seeks an HSS Coordinator for the five-year, USAID-funded Nigeria Integrated Health Program (IHP) – Task Order 3 – Toro. The goal of IHP is to contribute to state-level reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality PHC services.
• The purpose of Task Order 3 is to implement priority primary health interventions in Bauchi state to strengthen the state government area (LGA), and ward-level health systems. The objectives of the program are a) strengthen systems supporting primary health care (PHC) services b) improve access to PHC services, and c) increase quality of PHC services. Strong engagement and collaboration with the state government are expected throughout the program.
• Task Order 3 will coordinate closely with other USAID activities and other development partner programs in the state. USAID will intentionally overlay this activity with another Mission programming to increase Government of Nigeria (GON) resources for PHC services, increase demand for PHC services, and improve access to essential commodities. The activity is expected to collaborate closely with those other implementing partners and will not undertake any activities already implemented by other USAID programs.
• The Health System Coordinators shall be based at strategically located Toro Local Government Health Authority (LGHAs). 
• The IHP Health System Strengthening (HSS) coordinators will be responsible for providing technical assistance and capacity building across the building blocks of the health system and enhancing the utilization of data for decision-making and applying adaptive management at the LGHA, PHC and community to continually strengthen accountability, systems and services for reduced child and maternal morbidity and mortality.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support LGHA officials to adopt and effectively implement state-wide policies including, but not limited to, Primary Health Care Under One Roof (PHCUOR), PHC revitalization, Integrated Supportive Supervision, and integrated RMNCH+N and malaria
• Build capacity of LGHAs to strengthen Facility Management Committees (FMC), Quality Improvement Teams and Ward Development Committees (WDCs) to fulfil their functions and work with health providers to improve integrated primary health care
• Provide guidance to LGHA’s to enhance HRH availability and performance of integrated primary health care through appropriate training, mentoring and integrated supportive supervision to the facility (PHC) and community-based structures (WDCs/VDCs and community-based health workers/volunteers)
• Support the implementation of strategic plans for Human Resources for Health at the LGHA and PHC levels that are based on evidence and are designed to support improvements in RMNCH+N and malaria
• Provide technical leadership to and build the capacity of LGHA officials to use available data and information to make strategic decisions for planning, budgeting and supervising systems for health financing, health workforce, service delivery, supply chain, governance and accountability
• Works with LGHAs to strengthen institutional and financial capacity for quality PHC service delivery, incorporating new and innovative approaches as appropriate for FMCs and WDCs
• Participate in catchment LGHAs’ planning meetings, to provide guidance and adapt/target IHP technical assistance plans, as necessary to address needs
• Conduct regular internal review and analysis of program and quality improvement data for catchment LGHAs to determine progress towards goals and gaps and develop plans for technical assistance to address gaps.
• Provide support to LGHA and facility officials to explore opportunities to collaborate with the private sector to improve RMNCH health outcomes
• Coordinate scheduling of program-wide technical assistance activities for catchment LGHAs 
• Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements and keep the state management team informed on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor which contributes to the achievement of program goals
• Reports to the State IHP Governance and Leadership advisor

Required Qualifications

• A Graduate Degree in Public Health, Health Planning, Health Policy or related courses (e.g. MBBS, RN etc.) with extensive field experience in managing health programs in Nigeria. A postgraduate degree in health systems or public health will be an added advantage
• At least 3-5 years of experience working on Health Systems Strengthening in developing countries, preferably in Nigeria
• The HSS Coordinator must be an experienced professional in the field of health systems strengthening, primary health care, and have capacity building and project management experience in public health programs
• The HSS Coordinator must be intimately familiar with the context in Nigeria and have in-country experience with USAID programs
• Demonstratable capacity to network and negotiate with key stakeholders across different sectors in support of health
• Strong skills in design, implementation and monitoring of program components; e.g. health systems strengthening, qual training, supportive supervision, advocacy and coordination
• Excellent facilitation and mentoring skills’ supporting decentralized entities to translate policies into strategic plans for implementation; and computer literacy in spreadsheets is a must
• Experience with technical assistance for programs funded by USAID and/or other donor programs in developing countries, with significant Nigeria experience
• Strong verbal, listening, writing, and interpersonal skills are essential for effective coordination among several institutions and staff involved in a broad range of activities
• Fluent in English, (written and oral communication) and Hausa and/or Fulfulde
• Willingness to travel throughout State as necessary

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Title: HSS Coordinator - Nigeria IHP

Ref No: req11442
Location: Misau, Bauchi

Project Overview and Role

• The Health System Strengthening Coordinators shall be based at the Misau Local Government Health Authority (LGHA). 
• The IHP Health System Strengthening (HSS) coordinators will be responsible for providing technical assistance and capacity building across the building blocks of the health system and enhance the utilization of data for decision-making and apply adaptive management at the Misau LGHA, PHC and community to continually strengthen accountability, systems and services for reduced child and maternal morbidity and mortality.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support LGHA officials to adopt and effectively implement state-wide policies including, but not limited to, Primary Health Care Under One Roof (PHCUOR), PHC revitalization, Integrated Supportive Supervision, and integrated RMNCH+N and malaria
• Build capacity of LGHAs to strengthen Facility Management Committees (FMC), Quality Improvement Teams and Ward Development Committees (WDCs) to fulfill their functions and work with health providers to improve integrated primary health care
• Provide guidance to LGHA’s to enhance HRH availability and performance of integrated primary health care through appropriate training, mentoring and integrated supportive supervision to facility (PHC) and community-based structures (WDCs/VDCs and community-based health workers/volunteers)
• Support the implementation of strategic plans for Human Resources for Health at the LGHA and PHC levels that are based on evidence and are designed to support improvements in RMNCH+N and malaria
• Provide technical leadership to and build capacity of LGHA officials to use available data and information to make strategic decisions for planning, budgeting and supervising systems for health financing, health workforce, service delivery, supply chain, governance and accountability
• Works with LGHAs to strengthen institutional and financial capacity for quality PHC service delivery, incorporating new and innovative approaches as appropriate for FMCs and WDCs
• Participate in catchment LGHAs’ planning meetings, to provide guidance and adapt/target IHP technical assistance plans, as necessary to address needs
• Conduct regular internal review and analysis of program and quality improvement data for catchment LGHAs to determine progress towards goals and gaps and develop plans for technical assistance to address gaps.
• Provide support to LGHA and facility officials to explore opportunities to collaborate with the private sector to improve RMNCH health outcomes
• Coordinate scheduling of program-wide technical assistance activities for catchment LGHAs 
• Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements and keep state management team informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor which contribute to the achievement of program goals
• Reports to the State IHP Governance and Leadership advisor.

Required Qualifications

• A Graduate Degree in Public Health, Health planning, Health policy or related courses (e.g. MBBS, RN etc.) with extensive field experience in managing health programs in Nigeria. A postgraduate Degree in Health Systems or Public Health will be an added advantage
• At least 3 - 5 years of experience working on Health Systems Strengthening in developing countries, preferably in Nigeria
• The HSS Coordinator must be an experienced professional in the field of health systems strengthening, primary health care, and have capacity building and project management experience in public health programs
• The HSS Coordinator must be intimately familiar with the context in Nigeria and have in-country experience with USAID programs
• Demonstratable capacity to network and negotiate with key stakeholders across different sectors in support of health
• Strong skills in design, implementation and monitoring of program components; e.g. health systems strengthening, qual training, supportive supervision, advocacy and coordination
• Excellent facilitation and mentoring skills’ supporting decentralized entities to translate policies into strategic plans for implementation; and computer literacy in spread sheets is a must
• Experience with technical assistance for programs funded by USAID and/or other donor programs in developing countries, with significant Nigeria experience
• Strong verbal, listening, writing, and interpersonal skills essential for effective coordination among several institutions and staff involved in a broad range of activities
• Fluent in English, (written and oral communication) and Hausa and/or Fulfulde
• Willingness to travel throughout State as necessary.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Title: HSS Coordinator - Task Order 5 (Sabon Birni)

Ref No: req12055
Location: Sabon Birni, Sokoto

Safeguarding

• We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse.
• All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

Project Overview and Role

• Palladium seeks an HSS Coordinator for the five-year, USAID-funded Nigeria Integrated Health Program (IHP) – Task Order 5 – Sabon Birni. The goal of IHP is to contribute to state-level reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality PHC services.
• The purpose of Task Order 5 is to implement priority primary health interventions in Sokoto state to strengthen the state government area (LGA), and ward level health systems.
• The objectives of the program are a) strengthen systems supporting primary health care (PHC) services b) improve access to PHC services; and c) increase quality of PHC services. Strong engagement and collaboration with state government is expected throughout the program.
• Task Order 5 will coordinate closely with other USAID activities and other development partner programs in the state.
• USAID will intentionally overlay this activity with other Mission programming to increase Government of Nigeria (GON) resources for PHC services, increase demand for PHC services, and improve access to essential commodities.
• The activity is expected to collaborate closely with those other implementing partners and will not undertake any activities already implemented by other USAID programs.
• The Health System Coordinators shall be based at strategically located Sabon Birni Local Government Health Authority (LGHAs). 
• The IHP Health System Strengthening (HSS) coordinators will be responsible for providing technical assistance and capacity building across the building blocks of the health system and enhance the utilization of data for decision-making and apply adaptive management at the
• LGHA, PHC and community to continually strengthen accountability, systems and services for reduced child and maternal morbidity and mortality.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support LGHA officials to adopt and effectively implement state-wide policies including, but not limited to, Primary Health Care Under One Roof (PHCUOR), PHC revitalization, Integrated Supportive Supervision, and integrated RMNCH+N and malaria
• Build capacity of LGHAs to strengthen Facility Management Committees (FMC), Quality Improvement Teams and Ward Development Committees (WDCs) to fulfill their functions and work with health providers to improve integrated primary health care
• Provide guidance to LGHA’s to enhance HRH availability and performance of integrated primary health care through appropriate training, mentoring and integrated supportive supervision to facility (PHC) and community-based structures (WDCs/VDCs and community-based health workers/volunteers)
• Support the implementation of strategic plans for Human Resources for Health at the LGHA and PHC levels that are based on evidence and are designed to support improvements in RMNCH+N and malaria
• Provide technical leadership to and build capacity of LGHA officials to use available data and information to make strategic decisions for planning, budgeting and supervising systems for health financing, health workforce, service delivery, supply chain, governance and accountability
• Works with LGHAs to strengthen institutional and financial capacity for quality PHC service delivery, incorporating new and innovative approaches as appropriate for FMCs and WDCs
• Participate in catchment LGHAs’ planning meetings, to provide guidance and adapt / target IHP technical assistance plans, as necessary to address needs
• Conduct regular internal review and analysis of program and quality improvement data for catchment LGHAs to determine progress towards goals and gaps and develop plans for technical assistance to address gaps.
• Provide support to LGHA and facility officials to explore opportunities to collaborate with the private sector to improve RMNCH health outcomes
• Coordinate scheduling of program-wide technical assistance activities for catchment LGHAs 
• Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements and keep state management team informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor which contribute to the achievement of program goals
• Reports to the State IHP Governance and Leadership advisor

 Required Qualifications

• A graduate Degree in Public Health, Health Planning, Health Policy or related courses (e.g. MBBS, RN etc.) with extensive field experience in managing health programs in Nigeria. A postgraduate Hegree in Health Systems or Ppublic Health will be an added advantage
• At least 3-5 years of experience working on Health Systems Strengthening in developing countries, preferably in Nigeria
• The HSS Coordinator must be an experienced professional in the field of health systems strengthening, primary health care, and have capacity building and project management experience in public health programs
• The HSS Coordinator must be intimately familiar with the context in Nigeria and have in-country experience with USAID programs
• Demonstratable capacity to network and negotiate with key stakeholders across different sectors in support of health
• Strong skills in design, implementation and monitoring of program components; e.g. health systems strengthening, qual training, supportive supervision, advocacy and coordination
• Excellent facilitation and mentoring skills’ supporting decentralized entities to translate policies into strategic plans for implementation; and computer literacy in spread sheets is a must
• Experience with technical assistance for programs funded by USAID and/or other donor programs in developing countries, with significant Nigeria experience
• Strong verbal, listening, writing, and interpersonal skills essential for effective coordination among several institutions and staff involved in a broad range of activities
• Fluent in English, (written and oral communication) and Hausa and/or Fulfulde
• Willingness to travel throughout State as necessary

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Title: HSS Coordinator - Nigeria IHP

Ref No: req11456
Location: Bagudo, Kebbi

Project Overview and Role

• The Integrated Health Project (IHP) aims to strengthen local capacity and systems to contribute to reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality in target states, and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality primary healthcare. 
• The Health System Coordinators shall be based at strategically located Local Government Health Authorities (LGHAs). 
• The IHP Health System Strengthening (HSS) coordinators will be responsible for providing technical assistance and capacity building across the building blocks of the health system and enhance the utilization of data for decision-making and apply adaptive management at the Bagudo LGHA, PHC and community to continually strengthen accountability, systems and services for reduced child and maternal morbidity and mortality.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support LGHA officials to adopt and effectively implement state-wide policies including, but not limited to, Primary Health Care Under One Roof (PHCUOR), PHC revitalization, Integrated Supportive Supervision, and integrated RMNCH+N and malaria
• Build capacity of LGHAs to strengthen Facility Management Committees (FMC), Quality Improvement Teams and Ward Development Committees (WDCs) to fulfill their functions and work with health providers to improve integrated primary health care
• Provide guidance to LGHA’s to enhance HRH availability and performance of integrated primary health care through appropriate training, mentoring and integrated supportive supervision to facility (PHC) and community-based structures (WDCs/VDCs and community-based health workers/volunteers)
• Support the implementation of strategic plans for Human Resources for Health at the LGHA and PHC levels that are based on evidence and are designed to support improvements in RMNCH+N and malaria
• Provide technical leadership to and build capacity of LGHA officials to use available data and information to make strategic decisions for planning, budgeting and supervising systems for health financing, health workforce, service delivery, supply chain, governance and accountability
• Works with LGHAs to strengthen institutional and financial capacity for quality PHC service delivery, incorporating new and innovative approaches as appropriate for FMCs and WDCs
• Participate in catchment LGHAs’ planning meetings, to provide guidance and adapt/target IHP technical assistance plans, as necessary to address needs
• Conduct regular internal review and analysis of program and quality improvement data for catchment LGHAs to determine progress towards goals and gaps and develop plans for technical assistance to address gaps.
• Provide support to LGHA and facility officials to explore opportunities to collaborate with the private sector to improve RMNCH health outcomes
• Coordinate scheduling of program-wide technical assistance activities for catchment LGHAs 
• Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements and keep state management team informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor which contributes to the achievement of program goals
• Reports to the State IHP Governance and Leadership advisor.

Required Qualifications

• A Graduate Degree in Public Health, Health planning, Health policy or related courses (e.g. MBBS, RN etc.) with extensive field experience in managing health programs in Nigeria. A postgraduate Degree in Health Systems or Public Health will be an added advantage
• At least 3 - 5 years of experience working on Health Systems Strengthening in developing countries, preferably in Nigeria
• The HSS Coordinator must be an experienced professional in the field of health systems strengthening, primary health care, and have capacity building and project management experience in public health programs
• The HSS Coordinator must be intimately familiar with the context in Nigeria and have in-country experience with USAID programs
• Demonstratable capacity to network and negotiate with key stakeholders across different sectors in support of health
• Strong skills in design, implementation and monitoring of program components; e.g. health systems strengthening, qual training, supportive supervision, advocacy and coordination
• Excellent facilitation and mentoring skills’ supporting decentralized entities to translate policies into strategic plans for implementation; and computer literacy in spreadsheets is a must
• Experience with technical assistance for programs funded by USAID and/or other donor programs in developing countries, with significant Nigeria experience
• Strong verbal, listening, writing, and interpersonal skills essential for effective coordination among several institutions and staff involved in a broad range of activities
• Fluent in English, (written and oral communication) and Hausa and/or Fulfulde
• Willingness to travel throughout State as necessary.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Title: HSS Coordinator - Nigeria IHP

Job Ref.: req11457
Location: Yauri, Kebbi
Slot: 2 Openings

Project Overview and Role

• The Integrated Health Project (IHP) aims to strengthen local capacity and systems to contribute to reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality in target states, and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality primary healthcare.
• The Health System Coordinators shall be based at strategically located Local Government Health Authorities (LGHAs). This position will be based at the Yauri LGA.
• The IHP Health System Strengthening (HSS) coordinators will be responsible for providing technical assistance and capacity building across the building blocks of the health system and enhance the utilization of data for decision-making and apply adaptive management at the Yauri LGHA, PHC and community to continually strengthen accountability, systems and services for reduced child and maternal morbidity and mortality.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support LGHA officials to adopt and effectively implement state-wide policies including, but not limited to, Primary Health Care Under One Roof (PHCUOR), PHC revitalization, Integrated Supportive Supervision, and integrated RMNCH+N and malaria
• Build capacity of LGHAs to strengthen Facility Management Committees (FMC), Quality Improvement Teams and Ward Development Committees (WDCs) to fulfill their functions and work with health providers to improve integrated primary health care
• Provide guidance to LGHA’s to enhance HRH availability and performance of integrated primary health care through appropriate training, mentoring and integrated supportive supervision to facility (PHC) and community-based structures (WDCs/VDCs and community-based health workers/volunteers)
• Support the implementation of strategic plans for Human Resources for Health at the LGHA and PHC levels that are based on evidence and are designed to support improvements in RMNCH+N and malaria
• Provide technical leadership to and build capacity of LGHA officials to use available data and information to make strategic decisions for planning, budgeting and supervising systems for health financing, health workforce, service delivery, supply chain, governance and accountability
• Works with LGHAs to strengthen institutional and financial capacity for quality PHC service delivery, incorporating new and innovative approaches as appropriate for FMCs and WDCs
• Participate in catchment LGHAs’ planning meetings, to provide guidance and adapt/target IHP technical assistance plans, as necessary to address needs
• Conduct regular internal review and analysis of program and quality improvement data for catchment LGHAs to determine progress towards goals and gaps and develop plans for technical assistance to address gaps.
• Provide support to LGHA and facility officials to explore opportunities to collaborate with the private sector to improve RMNCH health outcomes
• Coordinate scheduling of program-wide technical assistance activities for catchment LGHAs
• Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements and keep state management team informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor which contribute to the achievement of program goals
• Reports to the State IHP Governance and Leadership advisor

Required Qualifications

• A graduate Degree in Public Health, Health Planning, Health Policy or related courses (e.g. MBBS, RN etc.) with extensive field experience in managing health programs in Nigeria. A postgraduate degree in health systems or public health will be an added advantage
• At least 3-5 years of experience working on Health Systems Strengthening in developing countries, preferably in Nigeria
• The HSS Coordinator must be an experienced professional in the field of health systems strengthening, primary health care, and have capacity building and project management experience in public health programs
• The HSS Coordinator must be intimately familiar with the context in Nigeria and have in-country experience with USAID programs
• Demonstratable capacity to network and negotiate with key stakeholders across different sectors in support of health
• Strong skills in design, implementation and monitoring of program components; e.g. health systems strengthening, qual training, supportive supervision, advocacy and coordination
• Excellent facilitation and mentoring skills’ supporting decentralized entities to translate policies into strategic plans for implementation; and computer literacy in spreadsheets is a must
• Experience with technical assistance for programs funded by USAID and/or other donor programs in developing countries, with significant Nigeria experience
• Strong verbal, listening, writing, and interpersonal skills essential for effective coordination among several institutions and staff involved in a broad range of activities
• Fluent in English, (written and oral communication) and Hausa and/or Fulfulde
• Willingness to travel throughout State as necessary

Safeguarding:

• We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”.
• We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse.  
• All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Senior Health Finance Advisor - Integrated Health Program

Ref No: req11377
Location: Abuja
Employment type: Full Time

Project Overview and Role

• Palladium is recruiting a Senior Health Finance Advisor who will support the USAID / Nigeria Integrated Health Program (IHP) to support activities related to health financing for universal health coverage.
• These responsibilities will require a person with knowledge on national and state governments as well as the private health sector participation.
• This is a full-time position based in Abuja, Nigeria with frequent travel to 3-5 states, and reporting to the Technical Lead for Health Systems Strengthening.
• We are recruiting a Senior Health Financing Advisor to provide content knowledge, technical assistance, and support for the development and execution of health financing and economics activities.  
• Areas of expertise include fiscal space analysis, budget tracking, bottleneck analysis, system of health accounts, resource needs and financing gap analysis, domestic resource mobilization, risk pooling and health insurance, designing costed packages of services and strategic purchasing.
• Methodologies that may be applied include systematic literature reviews, qualitative and quantitative surveys, governance/regulatory assessments, innovative financing and financial feasibility of proposals for expansion of health programs and risk-pooling schemes.
• The Senior Health Finance Advisor will provide technical assistance to and build capacity of country policymakers, state program managers and decision-makers; design and or conduct studies; and write position papers, reports, and technical briefs to inform relevant audiences.
• The candidate will be required to determine methods and procedures on new assignments, and both implement and manage other staff or consultants in carrying them out.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides health financing expertise/technical assistance to National and State activities of the project, working with other technical staff and host country government institutions.
• Designs and executes the overall health financing strategy for the project and support the MEL team to track the achievement of project results for health financing under the USAID contract.
• Provides remote and on-the-ground technical, managerial, and operational oversight, capacity building and mentoring to specific projects and activities in States settings related to areas of core expertise.
• Works with the national and state level actors to establish and or strengthen multi sectoral health financing technical working groups (TWGs) to institutionalize ongoing health financing reforms.
• Provides technical advisory support to the state’s contributory health agencies, state health trust fund agencies, and other relevant stakeholder platforms.
• Analyzes the economic and financing implications of implementing enhanced health systems, increasing access to and improving quality of primary healthcare services, including integrated reproductive/family planning, maternal and newborn health, child health, nutrition and malaria.
• Provides expert technical guidance towards the design and effective implementation of state contributory health schemes for improved revenue generation, increased risk pooling and shift to strategic purchasing.
• Provides technical support to the National Steering Committee of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to ensure funds flow through the NHIS and NPHCDA gateways to the states.
• Provides guidance to NPHCDA, FMOH and state governments regarding budgeting and for service delivery activities and HRH, and innovative financing.
• Uses various quantitative and qualitative techniques to perform financing and policy analysis tasks. Conducts health financing core analytics, expenditure analyses, economic evaluations and develop resource mobilization plans for sustainable health financing systems.
• Participates in and prepares necessary technical and program-related reports, including presentations and white papers.
• Organizes and facilitates as needed project/program trainings, conferences, workshops, and meetings. Is responsible for the development of health financing activity-specific work plans and budgets.
• Ensures quality of services and compliance per project/program requirements.
• Provide functional guidance to outside vendors/grantees working on health finance related tasks to ensure deliverables are met within timelines and budgets.
• Represent IHP at health financing meetings/events and actively participate in the national health financing
• Technical Working Group and other relevant technical committees.
• Document health financing success stories/lessons learned and produce publishable health financing materials including policy briefs and peer-reviewed articles.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.  

Required Qualifications

• The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
• Advanced Degree (MA, M.Sc, Ph.D) in Economics, Health Economics, relevant Social Sciences or Public Health with academic specialization in Health Financing or commensurate work experience in Health Finance.
• At least 5 years of health finance experience and broad knowledge in Nigeria’s governance and health finance landscape
• Sound knowledge of methodologies used in health finance research, economic analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, quantitative analysis, and statistical / econometric analysis
• Knowledge of relevant literature and state of the art interventions related to topic area
• Demonstrated problem solving, analytic, financial, and evaluative skills
• Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities often within a required timeframe
• Professional and mature demeanor and conduct
• Ability to respond and adapt quickly to changing requirements and competing demands
• Ability to take initiative and/or respond independently to situations
• Appropriate software skills necessary to conduct research, and to conduct analysis of study data, such as STATA, SPSS, or equivalent
• Strong written and oral communication skills for high-level policy audiences (writing examples may be required)
• Fluency in English required, and local languages (Hausa) preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time within Nigeria, including to states in the north.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice.
• We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.  
• Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or any other circumstance, please email our team at: [email protected]
• Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”.
• We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. 
• All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.