MSH, a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked in over ...
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Local Capacity Strengthening/Health Workforce Development Officer - Plateau
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 and 4-6 years of experience, or Master-s 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.
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