State Technical Assistant (STA) - Bauchi at Health Strategy & Delivery Foundation - NAIJA STICK

State Technical Assistant (STA) – Bauchi at Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation

Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF) is a not-for-profit firm established in December 2013 to improve the quality of decision-making and execution in the health and social sectors.

• HSDF supports key stakeholders at all levels of government and the private sector to achieve measurable and sustainable impact.
• HSDF focuses on evidence, rigor, continuous improvement, and results at scale, through substantive engagements that cover conceptual design, long-term strategy, and implementation.
• By doing so, HSDF seeks to address complex and fundamental health system challenges and ultimately impact the transformation of the health and social sectors in Nigeria and Africa.
• We focus on improving existing processes and where necessary, deviate from the status quo to introduce transformative and sustainable processes and ideas.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: State Technical Assistant (STA)

Location: Bauchi

Employment Type: Contract

Role Summary

The State Technical Assistant will provide critical technical support to intervention secondary health facilities and PHCs in designated LGAs for the successful implementation of project objectives aimed at ensuring the consistent and uninterrupted availability of MNH bundle commodities for access by end beneficiaries.

• The STA activities will focus on improving the management of DRF MNH commodity stocks and generated revenue, digitalization of facility inventory management and full adoption of NHLMIS tools by FLHCWs.
• He/she will also identify and manage relevant stakeholders at state, LGA and facility level who will be central to project implementation progress and delivery of targeted interventions across health facilities.
• Provide technical support to intervention public secondary and PHC facilities in designated LGAs through routine mentoring and supportive supervisory visits
• Strengthen facility-level DRFs through effective MNH bundle commodity stocks and revenue management
• Support FIELD Intelligence in transitioning health facilities from paper-based to electronic inventory management for MNH commodities and ensure the onboarding of all intervention sites unto NHLMIS
• Provide mentoring support and track progress of LMIS digitization to ensure full adoption and use of electronic tools by FLHW
• Use performance data from state dashboards to inform strategy reviews and targeted technical support to improve facility-level supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Assistance and Capacity Building:

Conduct regular assessments of secondary and primary health facilities to identify program gaps in DRF, facility inventory management, and LMIS digitization and adoption implementation

• Work with facility management and FLHCWs to bridge identified gaps and escalate to relevant authorities where required
• Deploy targeted mentoring approaches to improve facility DRF revenue and stock management, facilitate rapid adoption of electronic tools for facility inventory management, and improve adherence to inventory management best practices
• Work with facility management to establish client service charters and put up commodity price lists for the purpose of transparency

Data Management:

Conduct routine data validation exercises to confirm alignment of uploaded electronic data with facility paper-based records

• Support integration of facility data into state and program dashboards to aid stakeholder engagements and decision-making
• Facilitate continuous flow of logistics data from health facilities to state level platforms and stakeholders
• Provide context-specific insights for reported data to facilitate decision-making by DRF committees and DMAs
• Actively monitor KPIs including MNH commodity stock balances, tracer commodities stock out rates, order fill rates, % of facilities reporting, and expiry date tracking among others

Develop and submit weekly reports on progress of mentoring, gaps identification, mitigation measures and stakeholder engagements.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in public health, Health Economics, Health Financing, or a related field.

Experience:

2-3 years of relevant experience providing technical assistance to FLHCWs at public PHCs and secondary facilities in areas of supply chain, maternal and newborn health, DRF, or other related program areas.

• Experience in implementing or supporting health system strengthening initiatives, particularly in supply chain and RMNCH.
• Experience working with secondary and primary healthcare facilities in Nigeria

Skills and Competencies:

Strong advocacy and stakeholder management skills

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively engage with a variety of stakeholders.
• Familiarity working with the Nigerian health system, with experience in MNCH and supply chain implementation
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills and ability to interpret data to inform decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Candidate must be a resident of Bauchi State.

Deadline: 30th June, 2026

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

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Note: 

• HSDF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
• We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring practices and workplace culture.