Results for Development (R4D) is a global nonprofit organization working with partners in more than 55 countries to find new ways to help people escape poverty and reach their full potential. We apply fresh thinking and rigor to emerging and stubborn development challenges—particularly within the fields of health, education and governance—and we pioneer and advance creative, high-impact solutions. We do this by conducting analysis that helps to inform and influence decision-makers; building platforms and networks that connect people and ideas; by providing direct support to local change agents; and combining these approaches to deliver meaningful and lasting results.
Job Title: Senior Program Associate, Nigeria (#133)
Job description
Project Summary:
In 2014, the Government of Nigeria (GoN) committed to reforming health care financing and service delivery in a Presidential Summit on Universal Health Coverage and enacted the Nigeria National Health Act. The Act officially recognized Nigerians’ right to health and established a Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to make financial resources available for primary health care (PHC) services. These reforms have the potential to greatly strengthen Nigeria’s PHC system and improve population health. Federal and state governments in Nigeria are currently working with local and international partners to implement systems for channeling these new health care funds for service delivery and financing, and setting up state-level health insurance mechanisms.
To support these reforms, Results for Development Institute, in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the US Agency for International Development, and Abt Associates, will work with public actors and a consortium of development partners in Nigeria to erect a federal level technical assistance program for health care financing policy development and implementation. Overall, the work will engage key national and state-level stakeholders in joint policy dialogue, generate evidence to inform health financing design options, and help to develop implementation “know how” to support the roll-out of health financing reform at the state level. Doing so will provide an enabling environment for creating health impact via financing and programmatic interventions by the public sector, BMGF, and other development partners in Nigeria.
Opportunity:
R4D is seeking a Senior Program Associate (SPA) based in Abuja, Nigeria to support the day-to-day operations of the Nigeria Healthcare Financing Technical Assistance Program, alongside other members of the DC and Nigeria based project team and under the guidance of the Program Director (PD) and another team leads. The SPA will play an integral role in administrative, operational, and technical aspects of the project.
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leverage the evidence base to support development of appropriate health financing policies and strategies to inform decisions of governments, donors and other stakeholders
Conduct in-depth primary and secondary research and analyses, including through critical review of literature and interviews with experts, to support policy development
Support internal administrative projects that are critical to the development of a rapidly growing team and organization
Support the organization of meetings, workshops and stakeholder consultants in Nigeria, including logistics, invitation lists and agendas, and producing meeting summaries
Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including federal and state level government officials, development partners, and Nigeria based partner organizations
Support the formulation of high impact policy recommendations and deliverables
Qualifications / Requirements:
BA with 3-5 years of relevant global health experience
Experience and interest in healthcare, healthcare financing, and policy development
Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
Proven experience effectively working with and meeting the needs of various stakeholders, both in Nigeria and globally
Ability to think and solve problems in structured, logical and creative manner
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to prepare compelling presentations and written reports
Effectively able to work collaborate in a team-based environment as well as independently to work on complex work streams/projects
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with a wide variety of different stakeholders
Comfortable working with a diverse team located in different geographies
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Powerpoint, and Word
Availability for 5-10% international and domestic travel
Local applicants encouraged to apply
Preferred Skills:
Experience working on large scale, multi-partner, donor funded and/or government projects in Nigeria is highly desired
Relevant work experience in a research institution, government, bilateral or multilateral development agency, consulting firm, NGO, or think tank
Prior work experience in healthcare financing, economics, and/or political science
How to Apply:
To apply, send your cover letter, resume, salary range requirements, availability, and 2 writing samples to jobs@r4d.org. Include “SPA – Nigeria Health Financing (# 133) + Your Name” in the Subject line. No telephone calls or e-mail inquiries please.
* Results for Development Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: D/V, committed to fostering and nurturing an energetic, collaborative and diverse workforce. R4D provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
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