FHI: Director, Health Policy and Systems Management

FHI is a global health and development organization whose rigorous, science-based approach builds programs that create lasting change. Founded in 1971, FHI maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity—improving lives for millions.  We seek qualified candidates for the position of Director, Health Policy and Systems Management based in Abuja, Nigeria.
 Position Responsibilities:

The Director, Health Policy and Systems Management will lead FHI’s negotiations and constructive dialogue with GoN, IPs, CSOs and other health stakeholders and provide contextualized advice to senior management. Responsibilities include: Coordinate inputs/technical assistance; Lead the development of FHI Nigeria’s health systems strengthening strategy and work plans; Coordinate planning and work on the links between health system and health program; Coordinate the implementation of current health systems grant; Coordinate the workload analysis project; Collaborate with the MOH and other partners to develop innovative technical strategies to strengthen health systems at the LGA level; Provide inputs to improve FHI’s decentralization and service integration projects; Develop effective marketing strategies for FHI’s health systems and sustainability work; Identify new funding opportunities and lead proposal development processes;  Provide within FHI information and capacity development for senior decision makers in the design and implementation of evidence based health systems policies and practices related to their technical programs and units.

Minimum Requirements:

BS/BA in public health or related field, and 11-13 years relevant experience in international development programs with 5-7 years supervisory experience; or MS/MA/MPH in public health or related field, and 9 - 11 years relevant experience in international development programs, with 5-7 years supervisory experience; or PhD, MD or equivalent degree with 7 - 9 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programs and 5-7 years of supervisory experience. Overseas field experience required. *This is not an expatriate position. No expatriate benefits or allowances provided.
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