National Consultant - Desk Review and Update of Essential Package of Health Services in Nigeria for EPHFs

The consultant will conduct a comprehensive desk review of the existing Minimum Package of Health Services in Nigeria, develop evidence-based recommendations, and facilitate the integration of Essential Public Health Functions into service delivery packages to strengthen health system resilience, health security, and progress toward Universal Health Coverage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an inception meeting with relevant stakeholders.
• Develop an inception report and workplan.
• Conduct a systematic review of relevant national, regional, and international documents.
• Develop an EPHF assessment and mapping framework.
• Undertake gap analysis of existing service packages.
• Document best practices from comparable countries.
• Draft recommendations for incorporating EPHFs into the service packages.
• Facilitate stakeholder review to update the Essential Package of Health Service (virtual and in-person meetings as required).
• Prepare Validation workshop to finalize Essential Package of Health Services (EPHS).
• Submit draft and final reports.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in Public Health, Health Policy and Planning, Epidemiology, Health Systems, Health Economics, Medicine or related fields.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in public health or health systems strengthening.
• Demonstrated experience in health policy analysis and health service package development.
• Good understanding of Nigeria's health system.
• Knowledge of WHO Essential Public Health Functions framework.
• Experience conducting desk reviews, policy analyses, and technical report writing.
• Experience working with government, WHO, development partners, and health sector stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent technical writing abilities.
• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Expert knowledge of English.

Skills

• Public Health
• Health Policy Analysis
• Public Health Systems Strengthening
• Health Service Package Development
• Epidemiology
• Health Economics
• Desk Review
• Policy Analysis
• Technical Report Preparation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Facilitation Skills
• WHO Essential Public Health Functions
• Health Sector Coordination
• Health System Resilience
• Universal Health Coverage
• Government Collaboration
• Development Partner Coordination
• English

Languages

English