AfDB Senior Health Analyst Jobs in Nigeria
AfDB Senior Health Analyst Jobs in Nigeria
The Position The Health Analyst reports to the Regional Sector Manager, West and Central regions.
The Health Analyst will support the Bank’s health agenda with the following main responsibilities:
Propose and plan, on an annual and tri-annual basis, health lending and technical assistance programs for health sector development in the Regional Member Countries (RMCs) (including needs for co-financing with other institutions, countries and the private sector);
Act as the link between the Bank and the Governments of RMCs for operational activities pertaining to the health sector;
Conduct technical and sectoral studies and analysis in preparation of Bank Group lending for health sector development;
Provide technical assistance and advice to Borrowing Countries on health sector development problems and priorities, and on the technical aspects of projects; and,
Identify, prepare, appraise and assist in the implementation of Bank-financed health projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Regional Sector Manager, the Health Analyst shall perform the following key functions:
Provide technical advice/assistance to RMCs to develop their health sector;
Contribute to the development of the Bank Group health sector policy and provide technical advice/guidance to introduce and monitor the implementation of the policy;
Contribute to the preparation of Country Strategy Papers and Portfolio Review reports,
with particular emphasis on health sector development;
Identify, prepare and evaluate health projects and programmes, together with multisector projects and programmes in RMCs;
Identify and coordinate the co-financing needs of the Division's projects/programmes and make funding proposals;
Supervise portfolio projects in accordance with Bank rules and procedures;
Perform project completion missions with a view to preparing project completion reports;
Conduct project preparation and appraisal missions in the health sector;
Provide support to the Regional Sector Manager, to supervise staff, monitor the portfolio, the loan programme and the Division's indicators;
Support the Regional Sector Manager in monitoring and achieving the target indicators, and in monitoring projects managed by other colleagues;
Represent the Division and the Department in meetings and events related to the health sector within the Bank, and externally;
Develop partnerships with other multilateral and/or bilateral development institutions on health aspects;
Carry out other technical tasks and coordination as required by the Regional Sector or the Director of the
Department.
Selection Criteria
A minimum of a Master's degree or its university equivalent in Health;
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in planning, administration or project management of health sector;
Strong research/analytical skills in one of the following areas: social development policy formulation, project management, or donors’ coordination, with ability to strategically and rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources into conclusions and recommendation;
In-depth knowledge of health, political and development issues in RMCs;
Solid experience in project cycle management (identification, preparation, appraisal, supervision and completion);
Ability to understand complex problems in health, social development, gender and human development, to identify key issues and recommend pragmatic solutions;
Good knowledge of the health social development systems, and human development issues in the country;
Strong understanding of multi-sector approaches and gaps in health and social development
Demonstrable knowledge of analysis and formulation of policies in sectors.
Knowledge of the practices of major bilateral and multilateral agencies, development partners in the country will be an asset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French, with a working knowledge of the other language;
Competence in the use of standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project); Knowledge of SAP would be an advantage.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; AfDB Senior Health Analyst Jobs in Nigeria
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