Recruitment at The Management Sciences for Health

The Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Technical Advisor, Health Economics & Financing

Job Requisition ID: R3397
Locations: Abuja
Job Type: Full time

Job Description

• We are seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Senior Technical Advisor for Health Economics & Financing (STA) within its Global Health Systems Innovation Department.
• As a Senior Technical Advisor for Health Economics & Financing, they will provide thought leadership to MSH and its clients in the areas of revenue mobilization, pooling, purchasing, and benefit entitlement.
• This position may be performed remotely from any country where MSH is registered and has business operations.

Main Responsibilities of the Position

• The STA will support MSH-led health financing projects and be responsible for increasing worldwide knowledge and understanding of MSH’s health financing work publications in journals; presentations to donors, stakeholders, and other development partners; and at conferences. The incumbent will also be expected to identify other project opportunities with health financing elements and participate in developing new business development proposals.

More Specifically
Technical Assistance and Expertise 70% LOE:

• Provide technical oversight on current and future projects and technical activities related to Health Financing for current MSH project.

External representation 15% LOE:

• Ensure strong representation of MSH Health Financing activities to local, regional and global partners – including USAID, governments, and other donors. Strengthen collaboration with these partners to advance MSH’s global mission.
• Establish and manage relationships with partner organizations. This will include prime and subcontractors.
• Partner and build strong relationships with thought leaders and engage new audiences in the area of practice.
• Represent MSH at industry conferences and workshops as appropriate and as funding permits.

Business Development 15% LOE:

• Use network and connections to identify and build relationships with strategic partners and funders on practice priorities.
• Support the development of  strategic plans for growing the business portfolio for MSH in Health Financing.
• As a technical leader, participate in new business development efforts and act as a reviewer of proposals.
• Work in close coordination when needed with MSH’s Business Development (BD) BD Unit reviewing bid opportunities, determining the opportunities that MSH should pursue in the practice area.
• Provide critical strategic guidance and insight into pre-positioning for practice area bids as needed.
• Work in coordination with BD Unit to track funding opportunities.  Lead and/or participate in pitching ideas to donors and funders on practice area topics.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key players among US government and non-US government donors and partners.
• Partner with MSH’s BD in scanning both the market and potential competitors.

Qualifications
What do you need to apply?

• MSH employs people of passion, we seek those individuals who dream of a better world.
• We look for professionals who combine experience, local knowledge, and an understanding of international best practices.
• The successful candidate for this role will be driven by passion for achieving the operational excellence required to achieve MSH’s mission.

Required Education:

• Master’s Degree in Health Economics, Economics, Public Health, Public Policy, or other related field.
• Advanced graduate degree (Masters level or above); formal training in health financing, health economics, health systems strengthening, health technology assessment, public health, health services research, policy analysis, epidemiology, biostatistics, or related discipline preferred.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in leading health sector projects and activities in low-resource settings with an emphasis on managing and coordinating economic evaluations and analytical assessments.
• Significant and successful experience in providing technical assistance in the development, design, implementation, and evaluation of health finance policies and programs at the country level.
• Demonstrated success in leading successful proposals to donors, especially USAID, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, or the World Bank.
• Extensive experience in providing capacity-building training in LMICs.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong analytical and quantitative analysis skills and a track record of leading technical activities in the field of Health Financing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a track record of publications in the field of health economics in established peer-viewed journals and presentations at international conferences.
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building competencies in both developed and developing country settings coupled with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in English required, working professional knowledge of French, Spanish, or Portuguese language preferred.
• Proven skills in working and collaborating with donors, host country institutions, and international organizations.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated familiarity with USAID, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, World Bank, other donor and country level policy and strategy orientations in relation to the practice area.
• Strong written and oral communication skills demonstrated management experience.
• Fully aligned with MSH mission and values.

Competencies:

• Energetic, forward thinking, independent, creative person with intellectual depth and high ethical standards.
• Collaborative leadership approach that contributes to positive team environment, and builds strong relationships with people from all backgrounds, genders, cultures and viewpoints.
• Excellent ability to build personal networks at all levels, resulting in securing new opportunities and strategic growth for the organization in relation to the practice area.
• Energetic, forward-thinking and creative with intellectual flexibility and depth and strong ethical reasoning.
• High level capacity to work in a variety of cultural settings, complex environment and fragile states.
• Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams towards a shared vision.

Physical Demands:

• Up to 25% travel (domestic and international) may be required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Malaria Program Intern

Job ID.: R3690
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Internship

Job Description
Section A: Program Delivery Unit:

• Provide direct support and assistance to the Deputy Country Director/SMTA and Project technical team in the day-to-day performance of their technical roles across the PMI-S Task Orders
• To support technical operations in documentation, collation, reporting, analysis, and use of data for strategic decision-making on malaria interventions.
• Participate and involve in malaria program planning and implementation across the task order of expanded T00 4 workplan.
• Perform basic research and collation of written materials necessary for training and workshop
• Manage schedules and take minutes of meetings as well as developing agenda for such meetings and ensuring the distribution of the minutes.
• Contribute to preparation of project reports, documentation of good practices, and technical publications.
• Support timely collation of retirements’ supporting documents from State offices and tracking of status of accomplishment of deliverables.
• Perform other official duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Section B: Malaria SME Unit:

• In collaboration with SM& E unit support the surveillance, monitoring, and evaluation and track malaria performance indicators.
• Support field and facility visits and participate in data review meetings across health facilities.
• Support the review of data entries and running of data quality checks.
• Contribute to the routine analysis of data and provision of feedback to sub-national levels
• Support the development and ongoing update of malaria dashboards in the PMI-S Office
• Support monitoring visits to states, LGAs, and health facilities visits
• Perform other official duties as may be assigned by supervisor
• Support timely collation of retirements’ supporting documents from State offices and tracking of status of accomplishment of deliverables.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a background in Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Statistics, Epidemiology, Public Health or related field, with NYSC discharge/completion or exemption certificate.
• Knowledge and little experience working in either public or private health facilities.
• Knowledge and experience in international organizations will be an added advantage
• Strong organizational skills, understanding the importance of paying attention to details
• Computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Fluency in English.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Driver

Job Requisition ID: R3684
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Details

• Safely transport the Country Representative, VIP Visitors and other Senior MSH staff to and from various locations, including meetings, appointments, and events.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills, including clear and timely coordination with the Country Representative regarding schedule changes or additional transportation requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding the Country Representative’s activities, conversations, and sensitive information.
• Constantly reviewing the itinerary of the Country Representative and planning all movements in coordination with the Executive Assistant to the Country Representative and Security Unit.
• Drive the vehicle with caution ensuring the safety of passengers.
• Abide by Nigerian Highway Code Traffic Regulations and uphold MSH driving rules and transport policies among yourself and all passengers.
• Operate controls for the loading and unloading of goods.
• Complete trip tickets, keep record of fuel consumption, run hour, and mileage on a regular basis.
• Maintain the vehicle log books and sheets on a regular basis and update all necessary paperwork related to the vehicle (insurance, fitness etc.) to ensure smooth operation and movements.
• Assist in ensuring vehicle registration, licenses, insurance, etc. are current and compliant with road regulations.
• Coordinate with admin unit on trip scheduling.
• Ensure all trips are supported by approved trip authorization forms.
• Submit all expense reports in a timely manner to accounting, properly completed.
• Perform maintenance check-up of vehicle on a regular basis and schedule regular car service appointments.
• Report all vehicle faults, maintenance needs, and incidents/accidents to supervisor to ensure proper maintenance of the vehicle for better performance and safety.
• Inspect vehicle prior to travel to ensure all fluids, tires, wipers, belts, etc. are in good working order and ensure cleanliness of the vehicle (exterior car wash and interior cleaning/vacuuming).
• Maintain all equipment allocated to the vehicle is completed and in good working order, including spare tire and communications equipment, before undertaking any journeys to ensure safety of the assigned vehicle.

Qualifications

• High School Certificate.
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in transportation, mechanics, logistics, operations.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record (no traffic violations).

Preferred:

• Familiarity with GPS devices.
• Ability to communicate in English, both written and orally.
• Experience with international governmental and non-governmental organizations, donor agencies, etc.
• Auto-mechanic experience.
• Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations and safety issues.
• Knowledge of minor vehicle repair, identification of mechanical & electrical troubles and ability to lift heavy loads.
• Knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems
• Ability to react quickly and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Tact, professionalism, and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from a broad range of non-governmental, governmental, and international organizations.
• Demonstrated punctuality, attention to detail, patience, friendly demeanor, flexibility, and overall positive attitude.
• Knowledge the Nigeria highway and road system and structure.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online