Public Health Capacity & Training 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

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.