Vacancy at Sanitas Health and Development Foundation

Overview

Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF) is seeking a Technical Officer, Health Systems Strengthening for its operations in Kano State, Nigeria. The role focuses on supporting the implementation of health systems strengthening interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the HSS Advisor in implementing interventions aimed at strengthening the primary health care system.
• Serve as the focal point for logistical coordination with local government health authorities and facility managers.
• Support the development of technical documents, guidelines, and protocols.
• Conduct desk reviews and gather background information to support policy analysis.
• Assist with policy analysis to identify gaps and opportunities for strengthening the health system.
• Support advocacy efforts for the adoption and implementation of evidence-based policies and practices.
• Draft activity reports, meeting minutes, and technical briefs.
• Document success stories and lessons learned.
• Support data collection for the development of the state primary health care strengthening roadmap.
• Assist with capacity building initiatives for government agencies and health personnel.
• Support the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Support the state in developing a realistic primary health care strengthening roadmap.

Requirements

• Three to five years of relevant experience in health program implementation.
• Experience writing activity reports and organizing professional meetings.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management at state and local government levels.
• Strong understanding of primary health care systems and the health landscape in Kano State.
• Experience working on donor-funded projects or within NGO environments.
• Familiarity with digital health solutions is an advantage.
• Demonstrated expertise in health systems strengthening.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in Hausa is essential.
• Proven ability to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with the health sector landscape in Nigeria, particularly in Kano State.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send a single PDF document containing a cover letter of not more than one page and an updated CV to recruitment@sanhdef.org. Use the Job Title and the applicant’s Name as the subject of the email.