LCSHWD Officer

Management Sciences for Health, Inc.; Savage (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Sciences for Health, Inc. (MSH) seeks a Local Capacity Strengthening/Health Workforce Development Officer to support training design and delivery for health workers and partners.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, mentoring, and monitoring donor-funded projects to strengthen health systems. You will conduct needs assessments, develop curricula, lead NTOTs/workshops, and track outcomes to boost resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4-6 years experience, or Master's with 2-4 years, or Doctorate with 0-2 years in public health or related field.
• Experience in capacity building and health workforce development, preferably in donor-funded projects.
• 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; data collection and analysis; ability to work independently and in diverse teams.
• Desirable Master Trainer certification (e.g., iCCM).
• Experience with e-learning/digital health tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct capacity assessments of health systems/workforce; identify gaps and inform training strategies.
• Design/adapt training modules, curricula, capacity-building plans for CHWs, nurses, etc.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field

Master's degree in Public Health or related field

Doctorate in Public Health/Development

Tools

MS Office

Data analysis tools

e-learning tools

Job description

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

• 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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Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a global health nonprofit that makes foundational changes to health systems to protect people from diseases and improve their health.

MSH collaborates with local partners, from the Ministry to the community, to strengthen and complement existing health systems.

Since 1971, MSH has worked in more than 150 countries to help ensure sustainable, resilient, and affordable access to quality health care around the globe.

MSH is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to disability status and complies with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on disability.

We are committed to fostering a workplace environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, and we will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request and in accordance with the law.