ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR HEALTH SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING

Job description

Will oversee the implementation and development of overall Health Systems Strengthening strategy. Provide strategic/technical expertise and guidance on health systems strengthening activities for organisation. Assesses all CIHP partners to identify gaps and develop strategies to address all identified especially in the area of the six heallth system building blocks. Ensures technical accuracy of CIHP's HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment strategies and performance goals are in line with national and international standards. Provide technical leadership and guidiance during the development of CIHP's annual work plan and participates in the planning and budgeting activities,especially as regards to Health Systems strngthening. Manages and mentors the Capacity Building, and Health Strengthening Systems team in implementation of health system strengthening activities. Coordinates and liases with other Unit heads to ensure the principles of quality program management. Support the process of identifying , documenting. disseminating and scaling up HIV/AIDS care and treatment best practices in accordance with national guidelines. A medical degree and/or a master's degree in Public Health, Health Services Management or other clinical discipline. At least 8 years' post NYSC experience with considerable experience in working with indigenous partners in Nigeria,4 years must be of working in a management position in HIV//AIDS prevention, care & treatment programs. Understanding of the Nigeria Health Service system. Working knowledge of HIV/AIDS and Health programs funded by PEPFAR or other international assistance organizations. Experience in organizational needs assessments,situation analysis, program design/management, and monitoring/evaluation. Practical experience in working with health systems including supply chain and logistics,capacity building,training, budgeting, strategic information etc. Centre For Integrated Health Programs (CIHP) is a leadinng indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes better healthcare for Nigerians through the creation of strong and sustainable health system. CIHP is consistent with global orientation toward sthe transfer of program management and implementation responsibities of donor-supported programs to idigenous organizations.