National Individual Consultant: Health Financing and Costing Consultant

About this role

The role briefs a health economics professional to conduct a detailed financial analysis and develop a five-year, costed operational plan for Nigeria's national strategy for nurses and midwives (NSDNM 2026–2030). It targets individuals with experience in health financing and costing, particularly for human resources for health or reproductive health, working with stakeholders including government bodies and UN agencies. The consultant will create a multi-year costing framework, validate assumptions with stakeholders, and produce a final costed plan with donor mapping and resource mobilisation strategies. The assignment is remote, with a mix of in-person and virtual workshops, spanning five weeks. Reports will be submitted to the Gender/SRHR Specialist and Technical Specialist, with guidance from the Director of Nursing Services at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

What you would do

• Review the NSDNM2026–2030 and related health financing documents.
• Design a multi-year costing model covering direct costs, capital expenditures, and overheads.
• Facilitate workshops and interviews with identified stakeholders to validate data and assumptions.
• Draft the initial costing tool and provide iterative updates based on feedback.
• Prepare and present workshop reports and a comprehensive narrative for the costed plan.
• Lead the production of the final costed operational plan with budget breakdowns and funding gaps.
• Coordinate with UNFPA, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and partners during delivery.
• Manage progress through weekly reviews and adapt to feedback.
• Ensure alignment with strategic objectives and donor engagement needs.
• Oversee risk analysis and mitigation within the costed plan.

What they are asking for

• Master's degree in Health Economics, Public Health, Public Financial Management or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in costing health sector strategic plans, preferably HRH or maternal and reproductive health.
• Proficiency with health economic modelling tools (e.g., OneHealth Tool, LiST, EQUIST).
• Experience collaborating with UN agencies, government, NGOs or civil society for advocacy and coalition-building.
• Knowledge of Nigeria's health system, policies and socio-cultural context.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Excellent drafting and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools.

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