Public Health Gender Equality and Equity Expert

Job Summary 

Position: Public Health Gender Equality and Equity Expert

Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Job Type: Long term (12 months with possibility of extension)

Company: Sydani Group

Industry: Healthcare Management Consulting


About Us

Sydani Group is a leading management consulting firm dedicated to improving healthcare systems in Nigeria. We are committed to developing innovative strategies that strengthen immunization program implementation in sub-national consequential geographies in Nigeria, particularly focusing on states with high population of zero dose children.

We are seeking qualified and highly experienced Public Health Gender Equality and Equity Expert that will support our team composition for the proposed grant application.


Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Public Health Gender Equality and Equity Expert to join our team. The successful candidate will lead efforts to integrate gender equality and equity considerations into public health programs, policies, and practices. This role will involve providing technical expertise, conducting gender analyses, and developing strategies to address gender disparities and promote gender-sensitive approaches across various health initiatives.


Job Responsibilities  

Note: The duties and responsibilities described below are not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be assigned as necessitated by business demands. 



Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Conduct comprehensive gender analyses to identify gender-related barriers, biases, and inequalities affecting immunization uptake and coverage.
  2. Develop gender-sensitive strategies and action plans to address identified disparities and promote equitable access to immunization services for all genders.
  3. Integrate gender equality and equity considerations into all phases of the immunization program implementation, including planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation.
  4. Design and deliver training sessions and workshops to build the capacity of program staff and partners on gender mainstreaming and gender-sensitive approaches in immunization.
  5. Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, community organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure the inclusion of gender perspectives in immunization policies, programs, and advocacy efforts.
  6. Develop sex-disaggregated indicators and collect gender-sensitive data to monitor and evaluate the impact of gender-responsive interventions on immunization outcomes.


Required Qualifications and Competencies

  1. Master's or doctoral degree in Public Health, Gender Studies, Women's Studies, Sociology, or a related field
  2. Minimum of 7 years of experience working in public health, with a focus on immunization program implementation and gender equality
  3. Strong understanding of gender theories, frameworks, and methodologies for analyzing gender dynamics in health programs, particularly in the context of immunization
  4. Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating gender-sensitive interventions within immunization programs.
  5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders and facilitate discussions on gender and health.
  6. Proven advocacy skills, with experience influencing policy change and fostering collaboration among stakeholders in the public health sector.
  7. Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, including experience with statistical software and qualitative research methods.
  8. Commitment to feminist principles, human rights principles, and ethical standards in research and practice
  9. Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages, particularly those spoken in northern Nigeria is an asset.
  10. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.


Compensation

There will be no direct compensation for being added as a member of the proposed grant team.


Future engagement prospect

Upon successful funding acquisition, there exists the potential for a consulting role for team members. This extended engagement would entail continued collaboration on the implementation and oversight of the strategies developed, with specific terms and duration to be mutually agreed upon. This offers an opportunity for the Public Health Gender Equality and Equity Expert to contribute further and provide ongoing expertise for the project's successful execution.


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