Senior Manager, Health Systems Strengthening & Financing- WA

Job Summary

KPMG is a leading provider of professional services, which include Advisory, Tax and Audit. KPMG’s International Development Advisory Services (IDAS) Africa is a business unit within KPMG with a centre of excellence located in Nairobi, Kenya. IDAS adopts a pan-African approach to development work, combining dedicated experienced sector experts with KPMG professionals. IDAS manages and coordinates programmes and projects throughout Africa to ensure consistency of delivery, results and impact. IDAS helps address challenges faced by the global development community, by working with public sector entities (national and local governments), bilateral and multilateral development agencies, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), philanthropic foundations, the private sector and other entities on a variety of programmes. IDAS in Africa focuses on a range of sectors including: agribusiness; climate change, renewable energy and environment; health and human services; youth and entrepreneurship; trade and investment; social development and inclusion; and inclusive and innovative finance. Purpose of the Position We are currently looking for a Senior Manager to support us in business development and delivery of assignments to promote Health Systems Strengthening and Healthcare Financing of the healthcare budgets across different African countries in West Africa. Based in Abuja, Nigeria the successful candidate will work closely with the Associate Directors responsible for USAID, FCDO and the World Bank to identify, shape, pursue and deliver business opportunities across West Africa. He/she will combine business development with delivery and management of engagements. This role will target funding institutions like the Global Fund, GAVI, USAID, FCDO, World Bank and Governments to identify business opportunities that require innovative solutions to Healthcare systems and health financing. The role will closely work with the Africa head of Health and Human Services pillar/Sector. The pillar sector is committed to supporting governments and development partners to improve access to and enhance equity of healthcare.

Job Details

Key roles and responsibilities

• Business development – A lead role in business development strategy design and implementation. Generating new business, building and cultivating strong businessrelationships, and exhibiting technical and operational leadership to deliver quality, client- centric solutions to promote health systems strengthening and healthcare financing in targeted countries in West Africa.
• Client/project management – Lead/manage multiple projects or programsthrough the direction of a team of professionals and with the contribution of cross- divisional specialists. This includes support on negotiations, contractual arrangements, and delivery of engagements.
• Develop a portfolio of projects (cutting across West Africa) by building and maintaining strategic relationships with senior stakeholders in targeted countries’ health ministries while coordinating with potential funding agencies. 
• Maintain awareness of target countries’ healthcare needs and tailoring specific solutions to address the healthcare needs identified (systems strengthening and healthcare financing solutions). This has to be informed by the respective funding institutions healthcare strategies for the target country.
• Risk management – Ensure full compliance with KPMG's quality, risk and management requirements.
• Any other tasks that will be assigned to you.

Requirements

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• At least 10 years’ working experience in the international development sector or working with development finance institutions, preferably in Africa;
• Proven experience of managing projects and teams in a development or professional services firm;
• At least 6 years of experience/knowledge working with in the healthcare field of  as a subject matter expert – Health Systems Strengthening and/or Healthcare Financing;
• Demonstrated ability to generate business and deliver work regarding Health Systems Strengthening and/or Healthcare Financing;
• Track record of success in writing proposals and winning engagements;
• A relevant academic qualification: a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Medicine, Finance, Public health, etc.  A post graduate qualification in Medicine, Public Health, Health economics would be essential.
• Established relationships and networks with Multilateral development organisations such as the Global Fund, GAVI, World Bank, FCDO, USAID, etc.
• Well-developed presentation, proposal and report writing, communication and interpersonal skills.

Personal attributes:

• Good communication (written and verbal),numeracy, presentation and analyticalskills
• IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office
• An eye for detail
• Team player with leadership capability
• Excellent coordination and planning skills

Benefits

We offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge development programmes across Africa;
• Continuous learning and development;
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams;
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative;
• Competitive remuneration package

About Company

KPMG Professional Services

https://home.kpmg.com/ng

KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Advisory Services are the KPMG member firm in Nigeria. The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria sinc e 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and intern ational organisations within the Nigerian business community.Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients and communities achieve their full potential. At KPMG, we are committed to working with our clients to cut through complexities of the business world finding solutions and adding value. Our combination of international and local market knowledge and perspective give us an edge in the professional services industry in Nigeria. This combination enables the Nigerian practice to add real value by developing strategies that give the firms clients a distinct edge over their competitors. As one of the leading providers of professional services, KPMG knows that the success and growth of the firm also depends on the success and growth of the Nigerian economy. Hence, it champions progressive change and makes the future happen for its clients, people and the community, thereby enabling Nigerias success. The firm is involved in the formulation of economic policies for Nigeria through the Nigerian Economic Summit Group. The firm has a full complement of 46 partners and over 1000 trained and dedicated professional staff; with deep industry skills and competencies in audit, tax a nd advisory services. KPMG has worked for clients in the public and private sec tor in Nigeria and in several other countries, helping to transform business perf ormance and operations.