Local Capacity Strengthening / Health Workforce Development Officer
Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Overview
- The Local Capacity Strengthening / Health Workforce Development Officer will support the Local Capacity Strengthening / Health Workforce Development Specialist in assessing needs, designing / delivering training, and building systems for health workers and local partners, emphasizing stakeholder engagement (Govt), mentorship, and monitoring progress, requiring public health expertise, strong coordination, and reporting skills for donor-funded projects.
Responsibilities
- Conduct capacity assessments of health systems/workforce, identify gaps, and inform training strategies.
- Program Design & Development: Develop/adapt training modules, curricula, and capacity-building plans for various health cadres (CHWs, nurses, etc.).
- Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of training (NTOTs, workshops, mentorship) for health workers and partners.
- Collaborate with Ministries of Health, NGOs, local authorities, and international bodies to align activities and build partnerships.
- Provide expert advice on HRH, program implementation, and quality improvement.
- Track training activities, maintain databases, document lessons learned, and report on results.
- Key duties include needs assessments, curriculum development, training facilitation (NTOTs), supporting policy / guideline review, and tracking outcomes to boost local health system resilience
- Support the development/review of policies, guidelines, and sustainable structures for workforce development.
- Any other task assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree and 4 - 6 years of experience, or Master`s Degree and 2 - 4 years of experience, or Doctorate Degree and 0 - 2 years of experience in public health, Health Admin, Development, or related fields.
- Experience in capacity building, health workforce development, ideally in donor-funded projects (NGO/Public Sector).
- Knowledge of CHW programs, Adult Learning, M&E, and HRH.
- Strong communication, coordination, analytical, strategic thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in MS Office, experience with data collection/analysis, ability to work independently and in diverse teams.
Desirable:
- Master Trainer certification (e.g., iCCM).
- Experience with specific health areas.
- Experience with e-learning / digital health tools.
Application Closing Date
5th July, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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