Health Consultant, Healthcare Partnership & Ecosystem Enable at Nina Jojer Limited

Job Title: Health Consultant, Healthcare Partnership & Ecosystem Enable

Job Summary

• UNICEF Nigeria Health Section is supporting the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) in its efforts to bolster local production of health commodities in Nigeria.
• The Health Consultant is crucial for supporting the Talent, R&D, and Business Operations Lead within the Healthcare Partnership and Ecosystem Enablement team.
• This role is essential for developing and implementing initiatives that strengthen
• human capital, research capabilities, and operational efficiency within the Nigerian healthcare sector. The position will enhance the overall effectiveness of the healthcare workforce and promote innovation, thereby supporting PVAC’s
• goals of improving local healthcare capabilities, fostering R&D, and ensuring efficient healthcare delivery.
• Additionally, this role will contribute to the overall activities of PVAC by driving strategic initiatives that align with national health security and economic development objectives, fostering a robust and self-sufficient healthcare ecosystem.

Job Details
Main Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Develop and implement programs to support healthcare workforce development in Nigeria, addressing identified skill gaps and training needs across various healthcare professions.
• Facilitate collaboration between academia, healthcare providers, and the private sector to enhance skills development and knowledge transfer within
  the healthcare workforce.
• •Identify opportunities to support and promote R&D activities in Nigeria, fostering innovation in areas relevant to the country’s healthcare needs.
• Develop and manage programs to improve business operations and efficiency within the Nigerian healthcare sector, focusing on areas like quality management, cost-effectiveness, and data utilization.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify emerging trends and best practices in healthcare workforce development, R&D, and business operations.
• Collaborate with other teams within the secretariat (e.g., Opportunity Origination & Management) to ensure alignment between talent development,
  R&D initiatives, and investment opportunities.

Deliverables

• Monthly progress reports on the implementation and impact of talent development, R&D, and business operations programs.
• Successfully developed and managed programs aimed at improving business operations and efficiency within the healthcare sector.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Pharmacy, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Medicine, Public Health, or a related field.

Language:

• English

Work experience:

• 0 to 3 years of experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical, engineering, finance, medical device industry, with a focus on business development, investment, or product management.
• Good understanding of the Nigerian healthcare system, particularly the regulatory environment for pharmaceuticals and medical consumables.
• Excellent analytical, research, and presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external stakeholders.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 4th August, 2025. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Official Website: https://ninajojer.com/