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

Overview

Support in the implementing activities including capacity assessments, identification of major gaps in capacity of systems and to develop capacity of stakeholders through appropriate training and systems strengthening activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the project’s technical expert for capacity building initiatives 
• Lead collaboration and engagement with internal and external stakeholders together with the LCS/workforce development manager in the development/review/updating of national training modules for community health workers 
• Lead the planning and roll out of all project’s training activity under the supervision of the LCS/workforce development manager 
• Ensure project’s capacity building initiatives are aligned with global best practices using standard training curriculum and efficient training methodologies. 
• Lead the planning and implementation of continuous capacity development efforts through quality supportive supervision of CHWs as well as CHW supervisors 
• Lead the development and implementation of the project’s Continuous Capacity Quality Improvement. 
• Together with the LCS/workforce development manager and other project heads, support in the development of strategies to be included and implemented in annual work plans. 
• Provide support to state and LGA level stakeholders improving their capacity to provide quality supervision of CHWs, contributing to improving their capacity to provide quality services. 
• Lead the monitoring, evaluation, and outcome/impact of the project’s capacity building initiatives through analysis of project’s data. 
• Maintain a database of all participants trained by the project across all areas (service delivery, M&E, entrepreneurship, etc.) and support states to use training databases for data-informed planning and decision making at federal and state levels. 
• Together with the LCS/workforce development manager, represent MSH in relevant platforms including TWGs, providing technical expertise to improve program outcomes at all levels. 
• Support engagement with high-level stakeholders at the N/SPHCDA, F/SMOH, CHPRBN, ALGON/LGC/LGHA, and other relevant stakeholders including implementing partners and CSOs to strengthen collaboration and foster commitment for effective implementation of the project’s activities. 
• Support project reporting including documentation of success stories and development of technical briefs together with other program unit heads, ensuring compliance with donor and MSH requirements. 

The responsibilities and duties are indicative only and are subject to change to meet the needs of the project, the organization and the donor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, international development, or a related field. 
• Technical knowledge of Community health workers program with competence in coordinating and facilitating capacity building sessions for health workers 
• Minimum of 6+ years’ experience in the technical areas above especially within public health development and/or humanitarian sector 
• Being a master trainer on iCCM is an added advantage 
• Strong stakeholder management skills.  
• Strong communication and coordination skills. 
• Experience with report writing and documentation of key learnings. 
• At least 5 years’ experience working in donor funded projects implemented by local and international NGOs with a strong understanding of donor trends, languages, audiences, and requirements. 
• Excellent English writing and communication skills  
• Strong analytic, strategic thinking, problem solving, and planning skills 
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) 
• Excellent skills in leading teams with diverse and multidisciplinary backgrounds
• Strong leadership, mentoring, management, planning, analytical and organizational skills demonstrated by ability to work both independently and within a team, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities with attention to detail. 
• Proven leadership and capacity in negotiation and conflict management. 
• Knowledge of donor regulations is preferred and ability to work independently, take initiative and learn complex procedures. 
• Demonstrated experience to provide technical assistance to organization and conduct training. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with fluency in English. Proficient computer skills. 
• Strong computer skills, Experience with Microsoft Office, presentation software, and e-mail and Internet packages. 
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines, and to work independently and take initiative. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to interact professionally with diverse clients and stakeholders. 
• Commitment to uphold high standards of moral and ethical business practices. 
• Proficiency in written and spoken English. 
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data. 
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as dexterity in “reading” the market. 
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants.  
• Functional expert – has knowledge of processes and products. 
• Influencer – relates to people, builds relationships, and effectively presents arguments. 
• Results seeker – meets deadlines, identifies actions, and achieves goals. 
• Innovator – thinks creatively, anticipates changes, and produces solutions. 
• Adaptor – stays calm under pressure and handles criticism well. 
• Complier – follows procedures and encourages others to do as well. 
• Navigating the Environment: Managing through Systems, Peer Relationships, and Political Savvy 
• Ensuring Delivery of Results: Action Oriented, Business Acumen, Drive for Results, Information Sharing, Managing and Measuring work, Negotiating, Priority setting, Problem-Solving 
• Leading with Credibility: Decision Quality, Functional/Technical skills, Listening, Managerial Courage, Time Management, Presentation skills, Motivating others, Conflict Management, Delegation, Developing Direct Reports, and Others 
• Core Personal Competencies: Ethics and Values, Integrity and Trust, Interpersonal Savvy.
• Core MSH competencies: Adaptability, Communication, Problem-Solving, Creativity and Innovation, Quality and Timeliness of Work, Quality of work and Team Relationships, Resource Utilization