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.

Requirements
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.
• 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.
• 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