Local Capacity Strengthening/Health Workforce Development Officer - Plateau at Management Sciences For Health - MSH

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. 

Desirable

• Master Trainer certification (e.g., iCCM).
• Experience with specific health areas.
• Experience with e-learning/digital health tools.