Job Description
Job Summary
- The State Team Lead will oversee the implementation of health systems strengthening initiatives within Kano state. S/He will manage state-level projects, coordinate with local stakeholders, and ensure that program objectives are met effectively and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Kano state team (technical and non-technical units), providing guidance, support, and performance management.
- Oversee planning, execution, and monitoring of health systems strengthening projects within Kano state and ensuring alignment with overall strategic goals.
- Accountable for all project results from the state team.
- Build and maintain relationships with state and local government officials, health organizations, and community groups.
- Develop and implement state-specific strategies and action plans to address health systems challenges and opportunities.
- Monitor project progress, evaluate outcomes, and prepare detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage project budgets, resources, and logistics to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
- Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in health systems strengthening, policy advisory roles, or related areas, including at least 4 years of management experience.
- Experience in working on donor-funded projects/ NGO settings.
- Familiar with the PHC landscape and the Kano state setting.
- Experience with leading state level multi-disciplinary teams
- Familiarity with digital health solutions
Desired Competencies:
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must possess subject matter expertise.
- Effective leadership and Strategic thinking
- Operations management skills
- Leading innovation and managing multi-disciplinary and diverse teams
- Stakeholder management and networking skills
- Business management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.