Capacity Building Advisor, Health Systems

MSH seeks a Capacity Building Advisor for a health system strengthening project in Rwanda. The purpose of this USAID-funded Ireme activity is to improve the resilience of the Rwandan health system and optimize resources to sustain quality services and equitable health outcomes for all Rwandans. The specific objectives of the Ireme Activity include (1) Health financing optimized to enable equitable access to high quality health services without financial hardship; (2) Leadership, management, and governance (LMG) strengthened at all levels to improve quality and efficiency; and (3) Health workforce management strengthened to improve quality of health services.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Capacity Building Advisor is accountable for project deliverables, results, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of project activities related to individual and organizational capacity development, including fulfillment of technical strategy and vision, technical objective results for sustained local capacity, project and people management, documentation and reporting, and client and stakeholder relationships related to capacity strengthening activities.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Government of Rwanda’s efforts for the development and long-term sustainability of its health system and the institutions within it, the continued implementation of the Fourth Health Sector Strategic Plan, 2019-2024, the National Strategy for Health Professions Development, 2020-2030, and the development of the fifth Health Sector Strategic Plan 2024- 2029.
• Lead, support, or supervise capacity strengthening activities, including but not limited to health finance, leadership and management, quality of care and accreditation, workforce optimization, HR management, continuing professional development programs, information systems and digital health programs.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and project colleagues to develop ongoing capacity strengthening strategies that lead to health system sustainability, including public financing and planning; district and provincial leadership, management, and planning; quality improvement strategies; pre-service and in-service education; and career development pathways.
• Lead development and implementation of local capacity strengthening activities with Rwandan health system actors, as appropriate.
• Develop (update and adapt as needed) and execute project results framework, performance monitoring plan, technical strategy, M&E plan and annual work plans related to capacity strengthening activities as per MSH technical frameworks and standards, and guidelines.
• Ensure the technical excellence within-budget and on-time delivery of activity results related to capacity development. Periodically evaluate progress towards the completion of project deliverables to verify alignment with strategic directions and defined targets.
• Collaborate with the Project Leadership and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialists to ensure capacity strengthening activities are closely monitored and documented throughout implementation and that actions are taken to continually improve activity performance (including re-orienting and adjusting strategies when needed).
• Participate in technical forums, working groups, and other meetings with host country government and other counterparts as needed.
• Manage and mentor the project team in capacity strengthening as per MSH policies and guidelines and implement an effective performance-management program including regular check-ins, annual appraisals, coaching and career development support, as required.
• Continually scan the project environment and ensure effective dialogue and relationships with project client(s), beneficiaries and other local and international stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong working relations with key stakeholders, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors, suppliers and partners. Provide effective and timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
• Provide support to aspects of securing additional project funding and strategic communication including information gathering, positioning, proposal development, etc.
• Collaborate with the MSH Rwanda Country Team in headquarters and participate as required in activities organized in the interests of MSH in country.
• Ensure effective project collaboration, coordination and internal partnerships with other MSH projects in country to build synergies across programs for maximum impact.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in public health, health administration, health sciences, or related field.
• Eight or more years of relevant professional experience required in designing, implementing, and/or evaluating capacity strengthening programs in health systems.
• Experience managing health systems strengthening activities and programming in the health sector required.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and support for capacity strengthening and technical assistance on the design and implementation of health systems capacity strengthening activities, including adult learning principles, interactive learning design and facilitation, and learning evaluation.
• Ability to develop and implement institutional and organizational development strategies, plans, and activities, including assessment, action planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively and professionally with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, and international organizations.
• Ability to align diverse, multi-level teams with project goals, objectives, and result areas.
• Diplomacy, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English is required, Kinyarwanda and strong French language skills are desirable.