Organizational Capacity Assessment and Capacity Index Survey Trainers for State Health Agencies

To assess the organizational capacity of top state-level health-related agencies in EbonyiFCT and Kebbi States focusing on leadership accountability andFCT and Kebbi States focusing on leadership governance accountability and responsiveness of senior officials and decision makers. The assessment will also include a Capacity Index Survey targeting mid-level stakeholders to provide a balanced and evidence based picture of institutional performance.
Scope of Agencies to be Assessed
The consultant will focus on the following state-level health agencies and institutions:
Ebonyi State
Ebonyi State Ministry of Health
Ebonyi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA)
Ebonyi State Hospital Management Board (HMB)
Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency (ESHIA)
State Drug Management Agency / Essential Medicines Program
Other relevant health-related parastatals and regulatory bodies
FCT
FCT State Ministry of Health
FCT State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA)
FCT State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (KECHEMA)
FCT State Drug Revolving Fund / Pharmaceutical Services Agency
Other relevant health-related parastatals and regulatory bodies
Kebbi State
Kebbi State Ministry of Health
Kebbi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA)
Kebbi State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (KECHEMA)
State Drug Revolving Fund / Pharmaceutical Services Agency
Other relevant health-related parastatals and regulatory bodies

• Develop and apply an organizational capacity assessment framework tailored to these agencies.
• Review structures policies and processes governing accountability and leadership responsiveness.
• Conduct interviews focus group discussions and stakeholder consultations with senior officials.
• Design and administer a Capacity Index Survey for mid-level stakeholders (directors deputy directors program managers unit heads) to measure perceptions of leadership effectiveness accountability transparency and institutional responsiveness.
• Analyse survey results alongside leadership interviews to triangulate findings.
• Identify institutional strengths weaknesses and systemic gaps.
• Recommend strategies for improving leadership accountability decision-making and responsiveness.
• Facilitate validation workshops with stakeholders to discuss findings and build consensus.
• Produce actionable recommendations and a roadmap for institutional strengthening.

• Advanced degree in Public Health Health Policy Organizational Development Governance or related field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in organizational capacity assessments institutional strengthening or governance reform.
• Demonstrated experience working with government agencies particularly in the health sector.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian health governance structures and accountability frameworks.
• Experience in survey design administration and statistical analysis.
• Excellent facilitation stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills.
• Proven ability to deliver evidence-based recommendations in complex political and institutional contexts.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

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