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.