Hope, Compassion and Mercy Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening health systems through innovative, data-driven, and people-centered approaches.
Locations: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive
Key Responsibilities
- Lead implementation of Integrated Facility & Workforce Systems (Workstream 2) and Biometric Attendance (Workstream 3) in Kano and Kaduna, ensuring governance-first, validation-before-rollout, and state-owned implementation.
- Translate workstream strategies into coherent, state-level workplans that sequence registry integration ahead of biometric deployment.
- Oversee biometric readiness assessments, including stakeholder engagement, infrastructure and connectivity reviews, payroll alignment, and workforce data verification.
- Support establishment and strengthening of governance structures linking biometric
systems with integrated registry platforms.
- Coordinate stakeholders across health, finance, ICT, registry, and digital health partners to ensure integrated system design.
- Lead system-design workshops on biometric modalities, data architecture, exception management, and interoperability with payroll, HRHMIS, HEFA, and registry systems.
- Guide development of SOPs, workflows, enforcement mechanisms, and communication strategies.
- Design and manage phased pilots in Kaduna and Kano, ensuring learning-oriented rollout and scale-up.
- Provide on-the-ground technical advisory support during implementation, monitoring data quality, interoperability, and issue resolution.
- Facilitate regular review meetings and cross-state learning forums.
- Support institutional capacity building through training, job aids, and support structures.
- Synthesize progress, risks, and lessons learned into internal updates and donor reports.
- Uphold HCMF’s role as a technical adviser and governance partner, ensuring state ownership and sustainability.
- Carry out other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Informatics, Information Systems, Digital Health, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in health systems strengthening, digital health, public- sector reform, or donor-funded programs.
- Proven experience implementing biometric systems, workforce registries, or large-scale digital health platforms in government settings.
Core Competencies & Values
- Strong leadership and stakeholder coordination skills
- Expertise in digital health interoperability, system architecture, and payroll-linked attendance systems
- Ability to translate complex technical designs into practical state-level implementation plans
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-management skills
- Experience with governance-led, phased, and learning-oriented rollouts
- High professionalism, adaptability, and commitment to state ownership and sustainability
- Alignment with HCMF values
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to
[email protected] with the subject line: Programs Manager (Kano/Kaduna).
Application Deadline: 9th January, 2026.
