Job Position for Local Capacity Strengthening and Health Workforce Development Officer
Position Overview
Position Title: Local Capacity Strengthening and Health Workforce Development Officer
Organization: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Location: Kano, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: R5198
Application Deadline: October 16, 2026
About Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) works shoulder-to-shoulder with countries and communities to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by building strong, resilient, sustainable health systems.
Role Summary
The Local Capacity Strengthening and Health Workforce Development Officer will support health workforce development, capacity strengthening, and local health system resilience in Kano, Nigeria. Working closely with the Local Capacity Strengthening and Health Workforce Development Specialist, the officer will assess capacity needs, design and deliver training programs, strengthen systems for health workers and local partners, engage key government stakeholders, and monitor progress across donor-funded projects.
Key Responsibilities
Capacity Assessment & Strategy: Conduct capacity assessments of health systems and the health workforce; identify capacity gaps to inform strategic training plans.
Curriculum & Module Development: Develop and adapt training modules, curricula, and capacity-building plans tailored to various health worker cadres, including community health workers (CHWs) and nurses.
Program Execution & Training: Plan, coordinate, and deliver training programs, workshops, mentorship activities, and National/New Trainer of Trainers (NTOT) sessions.
Stakeholder & Partner Engagement: Collaborate with Ministries of Health, local authorities, NGOs, and international organizations to align activities and foster strong partnerships.
Technical Assistance: Provide technical advice on health workforce development, Human Resources for Health (HRH), program implementation, and quality improvement.
Policy & Guideline Support: Contribute to the development, review, and alignment of policies, guidelines, and sustainable structures for health workforce development.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Documentation: Track training activities, maintain databases and records, monitor progress, evaluate intervention outcomes, and document lessons learned and program results.
Operational Support: Perform other duties as assigned by the organization.
Qualifications and Requirements
Required Education & Experience
Applicants must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Development Studies, or a related discipline, with 4 to 6 years of relevant experience.
Master’s Degree in a relevant field with 2 to 4 years of relevant experience.
Doctorate Degree in a relevant field with 0 to 2 years of relevant experience.
Competencies & Technical Skills
Proven experience in capacity building and health workforce development.
Direct experience working on donor-funded projects within an NGO or public-sector environment.
Solid understanding of Human Resources for Health (HRH) frameworks and Community Health Worker (CHW) programs.
Practical knowledge of adult learning principles and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) methodologies.
Strong leadership, analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with data collection and analysis tools.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification as a Master Trainer (e.g., iCCM-related certification).
Specialized experience in targeted health program areas.
Familiarity with e-learning tools and digital health technologies.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications through the official MSH Workday recruitment portal before the application deadline.
Application Deadline: October 16, 2026
Job Requisition ID: R5198
Equal Opportunity Statement
MSH is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
