Introduction

Solina Group is an indigenous consulting firm that works to accelerate positive health, social, and economic reforms through high-quality program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research, and knowledge generation, as well as agenda-setting and stakeholder convening across human development sectors. Our work seeks to benefit primarily disadvantaged and under-served populations. We implement transformation programs in Nigeria and are currently expanding to several West and Central African countries.

Description and Objectives

The Accelerating Control of the HIV Epidemic in Nigeria (ACE) project is implementing integrated HIV care and treatment activities in various states in Nigeria. The Service Delivery Activity will contribute to the attainment of the Government of Nigeria’s (GON) goal of addressing the HIV response and safeguarding the rights and welfare of children and adolescents impacted by HIV/AIDS.

The Private Sector Engagement Specialist will work with the Health Financing Specialist to implement strategies, tools, and approaches that will move the HIV program from reliance on donor-funded programs to private sector and/or market-driven solutions that will improve equitable access to healthcare services. S/he will utilize innovative best practices to improve HIV service delivery in private health facilities and contribute to the overall improvement of the coordination and implementation structure of the HIV program in the states.

Technical responsibilities

The Private Sector Engagement Specialist will support the delivery of the following:

1. Contribute technically to health systems strengthening via private sector engagement providing mentorship and technical guidance to health personnel
2. Provide technical leadership in the design, development, planning, implementation, and capacity building regarding private sector partnerships for improved program implementation
3. Participate in business development efforts, business case development for private sector engagement
4. Support the implementation of designed private-sector engagement interventions
5. Establish and maintain a relationship with private sector actors implementing the program in the state
6. Represent the organization at professional meetings and conferences at all levels
7. Maintain current knowledge of emerging trends in private-sector engagement
8. Participate in resource development activities
9. Carry out any other assigned tasks provided by the supervisor

Mode of Evaluation

• Monthly activity program report
• Supervisory visit report
• Client engagement reports
• Concept paper for innovation relating to private sector engagement

Required competencies

Education and Experience

1. Academic training: A minimum of a Master’s degree in a health-related discipline is preferred.
2. Experience:
   • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in research, business, and/or international development
   • Strong understanding and experience of private health sector dynamics, health systems issues
   • Knowledge of USAID HSS within private sector engagement is desirable
   • Expert use of at least any data management and analysis tools, written and oral communication skills
   • Astute problem-solving and strong team leadership and program management skills
   • Stakeholder management and coordination with the ability to multi-task, strategic and analytical thinking skills
   • Strong verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
   • Strong report writing skills with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel and PowerPoint)

Equal employment opportunity statement

SCIDaR is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.