Public Financial Management (PFM) Lead at Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF)

Job Summary

• The PFM Lead will manage the design and implementation of public financial management strategies to optimize PHC financing, collaborate with state officials, deliver training, oversee financial systems, and support the Kano State Government in harmonizing funding streams and enhancing budget processes and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead in the design and implementation of PFM strengthening strategies tailored to the state's specific needs.
• Collaborate with state officials, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of PFM strategies.
• Review the SDP investment plan and develop financial plans to support its implementation.
• Optimize PHC financing to ensure funds are used effectively and efficiently, promoting sustainability and improved service delivery.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the financial management skills of relevant state personnel.
• Be involved in activities surrounding PHC planning, budgeting, and implementation to ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Have a broad understanding of the health financing landscape in Kano State.
• Engage with multisectoral stakeholders for the optimization and implementation of PFM processes.
• Provide technical support to the Kano State Government (KNSG) in harmonizing and pooling funding streams (state budget for health, BHCPF, grants, donor funds, etc.) to achieve a Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp).
• Lead the pilot implementation of revised PFM processes and systems at the PHC level.
• Understand the capabilities of government agencies involved in PHC planning, budgeting, and implementation.
• Lead the team in supporting and strengthening budget processes, financial reporting, and accountability systems at all levels.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Degree in Public Health, Health Economics, Health Policy, or a related field.
• Membership of relevant Financial Bodies
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in health systems strengthening, policy advisory roles, or related areas.
• Experience in working on donor-funded projects/ NGO settings.
• Familiar with the PHC landscape and the Kano state setting.
• Previous experience with designing PFM interventions in Nigeria
• Experience in designing and delivering capacity-building and training programs.

Desired Competencies:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess subject matter expertise.
• Familiarity with digital health solutions
• 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.
• Familiarity with recent policy initiatives of the Government of Nigeria (SWAp, BHCPF)
• Familiarity with the health landscape in Nigeria, particularly in Kano State.