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.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct capacity assessments of health systems/workforce, identify gaps, and inform training strategies.
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.
Provide expert advice on HRH, program implementation, and quality improvement.
Track training activities, maintain databases, document lessons learned, and report on results.
Support the development/review of policies, guidelines, and sustainable structures for workforce development.
Any other task assigned.

Requirements

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 and experience with data collection/analysis.
Desirable: Master Trainer certification (e.g., iCCM), experience with specific health areas, experience with e-learning/digital health tools.