Systems Strengthening & Transition Specialist

About this role

A Systems Strengthening and Transition Specialist provides technical support to build government and community capacity for a government-led health response, working with state, LGA, health facilities, and community structures in Kano. The role focuses on strengthening government systems, community engagement, and sustainable service delivery during transition, with oversight from the State Program Manager and technical advisors.

What you would do

• Assess government institutional capacity and develop joint capacity-strengthening and transition plans.
• Align project activities with government priorities, plans, budgets, policies, and coordinating structures.
• Facilitate transfer of skills, tools, functions, and accountability to government structures.
• Strengthen planning, coordination, supervision, performance monitoring, data use, and accountability for priority services.
• Facilitate joint reviews, mentoring, coaching, and problem-solving with government stakeholders.
• Monitor transition milestones, risks, and corrective actions; document commitments and lessons learned.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in public health, community health, public administration, health policy, social sciences, development studies or related field.
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline is an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in health systems strengthening or related fields.
• Experience working with state/LGA government structures and community systems in Nigeria.
• Experience supporting government-led transition, institutionalization, or capacity-strengthening initiatives is highly desirable.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a health program environment.

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