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
Qualifications
Bachelor's and 4-6 years of experience, or Masters and 2-4 years of experience, or Doctorate and 0-2 years of experience in public health, Health Admin, Development, or related field
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.
MSH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. MSH complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended, and all related applicable regulations.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, development, or a related field, with 4–6 years of experience
- Master’s degree in public health, health administration, development, or a related field, with 2–4 years of experience
- Doctorate in public health, health administration, development, or a related field, with 0–2 years of experience
- Experience in capacity building and health workforce development
- Experience working on donor-funded projects in NGO or public-sector settings
- Knowledge of community health worker programs, adult learning, monitoring and evaluation, and human resources for health
- Strong communication, coordination, analytical, strategic-thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience with data collection and analysis
- Ability to work independently and in diverse teams
- Master Trainer certification, such as iCCM
- Experience in specific health areas
- Experience with e-learning or digital health tools
