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Country Leads - Midwife-Led Enterprises Assessment

Country Leads - Midwife-Led Enterprises Assessment

Sydani GroupNigeria, Nigeria
4 days ago
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Job title : Country Leads - Midwife-Led Enterprises Assessment

Job Location : Nigeria Deadline : September 30, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Project Overview :

  • The Midwife-led Enterprises Assessment project aims to assess the viability of private, midwife-led enterprises in improving access and uptake of maternal and newborn health services across Africa and Asia.  Through a mixed-methods landscape analysis, the project will identify scalable business models, evaluate financial sustainability, and explore how these enterprises enhance women's economic empowerment and integrate with national health systems.

    • Position Summary

  • We seek experienced health systems researchers to serve as Country Leads for a study examining private midwifery enterprises in Nigeria, Kenya, Bangladesh, Uganda, or Senegal (one position per country). The Country Lead will oversee all in-country stakeholder engagements, research activities, and compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements. This role is ideal for professionals with deep national networks, demonstrated research leadership, and a passion for shaping maternal and newborn health systems.

    • Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (Master's minimum) in public health, health economics, health policy, midwifery, or related field
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in health systems research
  • Demonstrated experience leading multi-site research studies
  • Established relationships with national health stakeholders
  • Track record of successful stakeholder engagement with government and private sector
  • Experience with mixed-methods research implementation, including KIIs and FGDs
  • Knowledge of national health policies and regulatory frameworks
  • Additional training in health systems research or implementation science
  • Ability to translate research findings into policy recommendations
  • Experience with health economics research methods, including costing studies
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English (and French in Senegal)
  • Strong presentation skills for policy and academic audiences
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