31 Mar 2026

Organizational Capacity Assessment and Capacity Index Survey Trainers for State Health Agencies at Jhpiego Nigeria (3 Openings)

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Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job ID: 2026-7773
Locations: Abuja, Birnin Kebbi – Kebbi, and Abakaliki – Ebonyi

Overview

To assess the organizational capacity of top state-level health-related agencies in Ebonyi,FCT 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:

FCT;

Kebbi State:

Responsibilities

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.

Required Qualifications

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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application

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Note

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.
The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.
Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.