Advocacy and Accountability Advisor at Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF)


Posted on: Thu 05-09-2024

Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that specializes in providing technical assistance to achieve sustainable development solutions. With an operational presence across the country, our dedicated team is committed to making a lasting impact on the communities where we work.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Advocacy and Accountability Advisor

Location: Kano
Division / Department: Technical
Reporting: State Team Lead & Director- Technical Services
Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • The Advocacy and Accountability Advisor will provide leadership in advocating for improved health financing and accountability in primary health care (PHC) services.
  • H/She will ensure the effective implementation of advocacy strategies and accountability mechanisms to ensure transparent and efficient use of public health funds.
  • This role requires collaboration with government officials, civil society organizations, and community groups to align health policies and budgets with population needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement advocacy strategies to promote increased and timely budget allocations for primary health care services.
  • Conduct landscape assessments to identify gaps in health financing, budget processes, and accountability mechanisms within the health sector.
  • Engage with government officials, legislators, and other key stakeholders to advocate for policy reforms and improved public financial management practices.
  • Collaborate with civil society organizations and community groups to strengthen community-led accountability mechanisms for health services.
  • Develop advocacy briefs and policy papers to highlight the importance of investing in PHC and the impact on health outcomes and economic productivity.
  • Monitor and analyze health budgets and expenditures to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.
  • Provide technical assistance and capacity building to stakeholders on budget analysis, advocacy, and accountability.
  • Organize and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder meetings to promote effective advocacy and accountability practices.
  • Contribute to the development of technical reports, journal publications, and presentations at professional meetings and conferences.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in public health, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related field.
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in advocacy, public financial management, and accountability within the health sector.
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting budget analysis and developing advocacy strategies.
  • Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs, and CBOs.

Desired Competencies:

  • Considerable experience in designing and implementing public healthcare and support projects.
  • Experience with tracking public expenditure
  • Excellent analytical skill
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Stakeholder management and networking skills
  • Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strategic thinking skills
  • Strong leadership and mentorship skills.
  • Commitment to promoting transparency and accountability in health systems.

Application Closing Date
11th September, 2024.

How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter (no more than a page) and an updated CV in one document to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.