Location: Abuja (FCT) – with potential for local travel
Experience/Expertise:
Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Policy and Management, Business, or other relevant field
Excellent command/proficiency in English
Five to seven (5-7) years relevant work experience in public policy, health workforce management, or health system strengthening in Nigeria or similar context.
Significant understanding and knowledge of healthcare strategies, challenges, and opportunities within the Nigerian context
Demonstrated analytical skills related to health workforce management.
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with external strategic partners, donors, government ministries, and stakeholders.
Strong facilitation, problem solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Eagerness to support and mentor junior staff and peers.
Ability to produce new evidence and translate evidence into policies.
Outstanding cross-cultural communication skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels, ages, genders, nationalities, and orientations and across work areas.
Excellent research and analytic skills, communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team and to handle multiple priorities is required.