Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) is an indigenous Nigerian nonprofit organization established in 2017 as an affiliate of Solina Group. SCIDaR works to accelerate positive health, social, and economic reforms, particularly among disadvantaged and underserved populations. Its work includes program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research, knowledge generation, and stakeholder engagement.
SCIDaR has implemented programs across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and is expanding its work into other African countries.
Mission
To improve health and social outcomes through effective program implementation, capacity building, research, knowledge generation, and evidence-informed policy and systems strengthening.
Vision
A healthier and more equitable society where underserved populations have improved access to quality services and opportunities for better social and economic outcomes.
Core Areas of Intervention
Health Systems Strengthening
- Primary healthcare strengthening
- Health workforce management
- Health service delivery improvement
- Institutional capacity building
- Health systems governance
Immunization and Child Health
- Routine immunization
- Polio eradication
- Zero-dose child identification
- Immunization systems strengthening
- Community engagement
Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
- Maternal healthcare
- Child health programs
- Nutrition services
- Prevention of maternal and child mortality
Malaria and Infectious Diseases
- Malaria prevention and control
- Disease surveillance
- Public health interventions
- Community-based disease programs
Nutrition
- Maternal and infant nutrition
- Management of acute malnutrition
- Nutrition counselling
- Community nutrition services
Health Financing
- Healthcare financing
- Private-sector engagement
- Access to finance for healthcare providers
- Sustainable health financing systems
Research and Knowledge Generation
- Implementation science
- Operational research
- Data analysis
- Evidence generation
- Knowledge management
Digital Health and Innovation
- Digital health systems
- Electronic medical records
- Data-driven healthcare
- Technology-enabled service delivery
Geographic Reach
SCIDaR has a national footprint across Nigeria and is expanding into West and Central Africa. Its documented country activities include Nigeria, Chad, Congo-Brazzaville, Guinea-Bissau, Niger, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Cameroon, and other African countries.
Target Beneficiaries
- Women and Girls
- Children
- Pregnant and Lactating Women
- Healthcare Workers
- Rural Communities
- Underserved Populations
- Vulnerable Households
- Government Health Institutions
Partnerships and Collaboration
SCIDaR works with governments, development organizations, researchers, donors, healthcare institutions, and other stakeholders to design and implement health and development programs. Its programs have included partnerships involving organizations such as the Gates Foundation and government health agencies.
Careers and Opportunities
SCIDaR’s work creates opportunities in:
- Public Health
- Health Systems Strengthening
- Program Management
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
- Research
- Data Management & Analytics
- Immunization
- Nutrition
- Health Financing
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Advocacy and Social Mobilization
- Communications
- Finance & Administration
- Information Technology
SCIDaR also has a dedicated jobs section where it has advertised roles such as Finance Officer, Data and Service Delivery Lead, State Program Lead, Communications Associate, and other program positions.
Focus Areas – SCIDaR
- Health Systems Strengthening
- Primary Healthcare
- Immunization & Polio Eradication
- Maternal, Newborn & Child Health
- Nutrition
- Malaria & Infectious Diseases
- Health Financing
- Digital Health
- Research & Implementation Science
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
- Capacity Building
- Supply Chain Strengthening
- Community Engagement
- Social & Economic Development
