Health Policy Expert

About this role

The role is for a Health Policy Expert to lead policy analysis, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement for Slum and Rural Health Initiative (SRHIN). The organisation is a nonprofit focused on improving access to healthcare information and services for slum and rural populations in Africa, using advocacy, research and technology. The position involves analysing health policies, creating policy briefs and advocacy materials, engaging with government bodies and other stakeholders, and representing SRHIN at policy forums. It requires coordinating advocacy strategies and monitoring developments at federal and state levels to inform SRHIN’s work.

What you would do

• Analyse current and emerging health policies relevant to SRHIN’s mandate
• Develop policy briefs, position papers and advocacy materials
• Engage with government agencies, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders on policy matters
• Support design and implementation of advocacy strategies
• Monitor policy developments at federal and state levels and assess implications for SRHIN
• Represent SRHIN at policy forums, working groups and stakeholder meetings

What they are asking for

• Master's degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Political Science, Law or related field
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in health policy analysis or advocacy
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian health policy landscape
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills
• Experience working with government or regulatory bodies is an advantage

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