Technical Manager - Training - Global Health Workforce Program at IntraHealth International

• IntraHealth International is now hiring a Technical Manager of Training for the Global Health Workforce Program, based in Kenya. Reporting to the Country Director, the Technical Manager of Training will provide technical and logistical support by strengthening the capacity of health managers on Leadership Management and Governance (LMG) to implement Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and inter-professional collaboration (IPC) in the provision of primary health care (PHC) to Kenyans. S/he will work under the overall guidance of the Country Director to ensure efficient and effective implementation of project activities.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead work planning workshops and support planning and preparation for the project launch and close out events.
• In collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs), support LMG curriculum review process and content development for select modules to be delivered online, in-person, or through a blended approach.
• Work with SMEs and consultants on e-content conversion of select modules.
• In collaboration with SMEs, lead the design, development, and implementation of Train-the- Trainer and mentors workshops for facilitators in preparation for the rollout of LMG courses.
• Participate in the identification of the trainers and trainees for LMG courses, ensuring gender, equity and social inclusion of trainees.
• In collaboration with the lead training institution, support implementation of the LMG training and mentorship program at County and National Level.
• Liaise with the eLearning platform coordinator to ensure the LMG short courses are available on the learning platform, ensuring materials are up to date and are accessible.
• Coordinate logistical support for the LMG training, including preparing and sending out invitations through e-mail to participants, submission of properly completed and signed participant lists to procurement after every training/ field activity.
• Liaise with the various partners and stakeholders in different capacities as directed by supervisor.
• Work with the procurement, logistics and finance teams on procurement of training materials and services in line with approved budgets.
• Conduct activity budget monitoring to ensure effective utilization of financial resources in consultation with the supervisor.
• Conduct routine tracking of trainees undertaking the LMG course, course evaluation, end of training/follow-up evaluation to assess impact of the training on participants.
• Lead the preparation of the monthly and quarterly progress reports, ensuring the incorporation of training data gender equity, and social inclusion.
• Support the documentation and dissemination of training outcomes through success stories, conference presentations, blogs/ learning briefs to inform workforce policy and practice.
• Manage database of course curricula, participants, facilitators (including consultants) and related training records, ensuring training materials and equipment are regularly updated.

Education & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in human resource management/development, medical education, social sciences or equivalent field with 6 years of related experience or a master’s degree with 4 years of work experience.
• Hands-on experience developing training resources and short courses and conducting capacity strengthening activities in academic or research settings.
• Prior hands-on experience in managing complex training courses, eLearning programs and conducting capacity strengthening activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power point).
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, juggle tasks and meet tight deadlines with prioritization, paying attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, effective team member, analytical and coordination skills and ability to work in a culturally diverse team.
• Demonstrated competence in working with stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written English language skills including report writing.
• Familiarity with public sector workforce development and LMG concepts, particularly in the Kenyan context.
• Good coordination, mobilization, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in a donor funded project is an added advantage.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Willingness and ability to work independently with all stakeholders.
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.
• Willingness to travel throughout Kenya to work with partners and key stakeholders as required.