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.