Posted on: Mon 04-08-2025

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 foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant - Support for Acceleration of Sub-National Level Implementation of Priority PHC Initiatives

Job ID: req24304

Locations: Nigeria

Employment Type: Consultancy

Compensation Type: Daily

 

Objectives

The overall objective is to support State Ministries of Health (SMOH), State Primary Health Care Development Agencies/Boards (SPHCDA/Bs), Implementation Partners and other stakeholders in the effective and timely implementation of priority PHC initiatives under NHSRII.

Specific objectives include:

• Strengthening state-level ownership, coordination and implementation of priority PHC interventions using the established subnational coordination and governance structures of SWAp.
• Supporting states in planning, budgeting, and performance tracking.
• Enhancing state capacity for data use, monitoring, and reporting.
• Facilitating linkages between federal and state-level implementation frameworks.
• Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• The State Consultant will work closely with SMOH, SPHCDA, and relevant stakeholders to:

Planning & Coordination:

• Provide technical support for integration of priority PHC initiatives in the State Annual Operation Plans and ensure alignment with NHSRII goals.
• Facilitate inter-agency coordination and stakeholder engagement and serve as the operational liaison between the SPHCDA/B, SMOH, LGAs, development partners and NPHCDA.
• Support alignment and integration of donor and government-funded PHC activities with the priority PHC initiatives.

Technical Assistance:

• Support states in implementing NHSRII priority initiatives such as outlined in the background section (section 1 above).
• Provide guidance to domesticate and operationalize national policies, guidelines, and tools based on their context.

Capacity Building:

• Identify capacity gaps and support training and mentoring of state and LGA health teams.
• Facilitate supportive supervision and mentoring for PHC workers, PFMOs and Health Fellows.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning:

• Support data collection, quality assurance, and analysis to inform state quarterly and annual reviews and ensures use of data by subnational teams for operational and strategic decision-making.
• Monitor key indicators and support the preparation of regular implementation progress reports.
• Promote use of data for adaptive management and quality improvement.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices dissemination to national stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of quarterly state performance reports for submission to FMOH&SW and development partners.

Deliverables:

• Inception report with workplan and engagement strategy.
• Monthly progress reports.
• Quarterly state performance dashboards aligned with NPHCDA’s reporting mechanism.
• Final end-of-assignment report including outcomes, challenges, and recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Strong network and track record for supporting implementation of PHC initiatives at sub-national level.
• Advanced degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Health Systems Management, or related field.
• Progressive years of experience in health systems strengthening, preferably in PHC.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government-led health initiatives at subnational level.
• Strong knowledge of Nigeria’s health system and PHC frameworks.
• Proven skills in coordination, facilitation, and capacity building.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and report writing skills.

Other Information

• Duration of Assignment: The consultancy will be for an initial period of 6 months, renewable based on performance and funding availability.
• Reporting and Supervision: The Consultant will report to the Director Special Duties, NPHCDA with indirect reporting to State Coordinator of SWAp Coordination Office and Lafiya State Team Lead.
• Location: The Consultant will be based in the assigned State of deployment (Borno, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano and Yobe) with travel to LGAs and occasional meetings in Abuja as required.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

Note: Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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