Technical Advisor, Performance-Based Financing (PBF) / Quality of Care (QoC) at ThinkWell

Posted on: Fri 13-10-2023

ThinkWell is a health systems development organization using tailored health financing approaches to help low- and middle-income countries achieve universal health coverage. We believe that effective health financing systems are essential to ensuring health services are well-resourced, high quality, accessible, and do not cause financial impoverishment by those who use them. We also believe that health financing can serve as a crucial lever to improve overall health system performance.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Advisor, Performance-Based Financing (PBF) / Quality of Care (QoC)

Location: Kano

Job Type: Full Time

Description

ThinkWell is recruiting an experienced Technical Advisor, Performance-Based Financing (PBF)/Quality of Care (QoC) for Kano State for the anticipated four-year project on Optimizing health Financing for Primary Health Care Interventions in Nigeria.
The project is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) Nigeria Country Office to provide technical and advisory support to Kano State in Northern Nigeria.
The project will work in partnership with the Kano State Ministry of Health, and other actors to build the capacity of institutions and individuals within the states to improve the planning, financing and performance of the primary health care system.
The Technical Advisor, Performance-Based Financing (PBF)/Quality of Care (QoC) advises State Project Manager on PBF and QOC, and worked with MOH.
The Technical Advisor, PBF/QOC reports to the Kano State Project Manager.
This is a full-time position based in Kano, Nigeria. Nigerian nationals are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Design knowledge transfer and innovative capacity building programs for health and strategic purchasing.
Design and develop effective strategies for coaching and mentoring of service providers and health facility in-charges on the principles and modalities of PBF implementation for effective service delivery.
Support States and other structures (SPHCDA/LGA, HMB teams) to hold regular technical working group meetings to discuss health facility performance based on statistical data of the implementing facilities and to compile timely monthly activity reports.
Build the capacity of the health management teams in the implementation of RBF services through supportive supervision and technical support to health facilities implementing RBF programs including maintenance of quality of care, development of quarterly business plans and implementation of quality improvement plans.
Support States in incorporating project sustainability in their PBF coordination efforts.
Design and implement quality of care frameworks, including standards, indicators, and monitoring tools, to ensure the provision of high-quality healthcare services.
Build the capacity of health teams to conduct regular assessments and evaluations of healthcare facilities and providers to measure their performance and adherence to quality standards.
Be updated on emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in performance-based financing and quality of care and apply them to enhance program effectiveness.
Provide technical support to the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in organizing external verification of RBF quantity and quality data as provided through the internal verification process.

Requirements

A postgraduate Degree in Public Health, Health Management, Health Economics, or a related field.
Strong knowledge and understanding of performance-based financing mechanisms and quality of care frameworks in the healthcare sector.
Proven experience of at least 5 years in designing, implementing, and monitoring performance-based financing programs and quality improvement initiatives.
Experience coordinating high level DFF/RBF at the State & National level.
Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, including experience working with healthcare-related data sets.
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute projects within set timelines and budgets.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Experience in capacity building and training related to performance-based financing and quality of care.
Evidence of PBF training is an asset.
Familiarity with quality-of-care frameworks, including standards, indicators, and monitoring tools including the National quality of care guide.
Must have been trained on facilitation and andragogy methods, having good facilitation skills, using andragogic methods.
Familiarity with organisational capacity needs assessment, deployment of clinical SOPs and treatment protocols
Familiarity with hospital accreditation/inspection tools and quality assessment tools at both National and States levels
Previous exposure and experience in implementation of projects supported by the World Bank and other bi-lateral and multilateral agencies on program for results will be an added advantage.
Experience implementing digital innovations for improving health outcomes in resource-constrained settings.
Previous experience working with the public sector will be an added advantage.
Experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects related to reproductive maternal, child and adolescent health services will be an added advantage.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of other local language is an asset.
Significant experience in managing or supporting RBF programs and/or in health system strengthening, and specific experience in designing or overseeing Results Based Financing efforts.
Knowledge and experience in designing results-based or Results-based financing mechanisms for measuring projects and organizational results goals.
Knowledge of the workings of BHCPF guidelines and the operations of the national health insurance system.
Knowledge of the Nigeria private health markets and private sector landscape analysis.