Palladium is seeking qualified candidates for the position of a Senior Consultant who would lead the development of national-level policy documents to support the integration of FP in Nigeria’s comprehensive package of PHC services and the national health insurance scheme.
Job Role
The Senior Consultant
will report to the Director, Health Systems in Palladium’s Health Policy,
Financing, & Governance Portfolio, and is expected to engage with USAID/
Nigeria, Government of Nigeria agencies at the federal and state level, as well
as with CSO coalitions in the area of FP to accomplish the work.
Additional technical
support will be available through another Consultant and from PROPEL Health
global technical experts.
Project Overview and
Role:
PROPEL Health, a
USAID-funded five-year $100 million project awarded to Palladium, aims to
improve the enabling environment for equitable and sustainable health services,
supplies, and delivery systems through policy development and implementation;
adequate, predictable, and sustainable health financing; enhanced government
stewardship, transparency, and accountability; and use of evidence-based
advocacy approaches at global, national, and subnational levels to promote best
practices.
In Nigeria, PROPEL
Health expects to collaborate with the Government of Nigeria at federal, state,
and local levels to provide technical assistance to co-develop and implement
the integration of family planning (FP) in Nigeria’s comprehensive package of primary
healthcare (PHC) services and the national health insurance scheme. The
activity will look to leverage platforms and collaborations established through
the ongoing Integrated Health Program (IHP-Nigeria), and will focus in one
state, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Deliverable-based Responsibilities:
1. Technical
Report (approx. 20-30 pages, not including annexes): Situational
analysis of FP financing and integration at the national and sub-national (FCT)
level. Due: July 30, 2023
The Senior Consultant is expected to lead the development of this technical
report, and coordinate the different activities with the second consultant.
Some potential activities will include:
• Providing technical guidance and support to conduct desk review of the
current challenges to integration of FP into PHC services and the national
health insurance program in Nigeria.
• Providing technical guidance and support to conduct costing studies to
estimate the financial requirements and funding gaps for FP integration.
• Identifying and mapping the key stakeholders and conducting key informant
interviews.
• Conducting analysis of the existing policy environment for FP integration.
• Providing technical guidance and support to develop the technical report,
including reviewing and finalizing.
2. Technical Report (approx. 30-40 pages, not including annexes): National
Blueprint to provide operational guidance to state-level planning efforts for
integration of FP into PHC services/ national health insurance program, closely
resembling similar work done for Nigeria’s HIV program (please review). Due:
December 30, 2023
The Senior Consultant is expected to lead the development of this technical
report, and coordinate the different activities with the second consultant.
Some potential activities will include:
• Engaging with stakeholders to identify a comprehensive package of FP services
that should be integrated.
• Identifying the appropriate provider payment mechanisms.
• Providing technical guidance and support to conduct costing studies to
support development of a package of FP services in the short, medium, and long
term, as well as identifying the optimal provider payment amounts to stimulate
demand.
• Outlining the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders.
• Establishing coordination mechanisms with timelines.
• Providing technical guidance and support to develop the technical report,
including reviewing and finalizing.
3. Working with the Director, Health Systems in Palladium’s Health Policy,
Financing, & Governance Portfolio to engage with and strengthen
multisectoral platforms that can contribute to the development of these policy
documents, like the National Health Financing Technical Working Group (TWG),
the National FP TWG, and the FCT Health Financing TWG, as well as CSO
coalitions like the Health Sector Reform Coalition and the Advocates.
4. Any other relevant
tasks to accomplish the activity goals, as determined by the Director, Health
Systems in Palladium’s Health Policy, Financing, & Governance Portfolio.
Required
Qualifications:
Education and
Experience:
Master's
Degree in public health, health financing, international development, health
policy and planning, or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience:
• 10+ years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the
area of family planning and national public health insurance in Nigeria
(preferred) or regionally.
• Proven experience of working in the development of policies and programs
in collaboration with government agencies and CSOs in Nigeria.
• Understanding of areas relevant to PROPEL Health’s mandate such as
policy, health financing, governance, and advocacy.
• Established global and regional professional networks related to family
planning and/ or health financing.
• Strong track record of producing demonstrable results.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with national counterparts,
academia and development partners.
Languages
Fluency in English
required
Evaluation Criteria:
Technical
(Interview) – 40%
Knowledge and Experience - 40%
Cost- 20% Interested individuals must submit their proposed daily rate along
with applications.
About Palladium
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
governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing
challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus
countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies,
societies and, most importantly, people's lives.
Method of Application
Interested and
qualified applicants should follow the link below to submit CV and application
letter:
Location: FCT, Nigeria Abuja,
Nigeria
Application Deadline:
Not Specified
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