Assistant Commissioner (Human Resource Development)

Reference: HRM 72/173/01 - MoH/HQs

Reports to: Commissioner (Institutional Capacity Building and Human Resources for Health

Development)

Qualifications: i. MBChB or Bachelor of Dental Surgery or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in any Allied Health Sciences from a recognized University or Institution. ii. Master’s Degree in Health Services Management or Health Systems Development or Public Health from a recognized University or Institution. iii. Post-Graduate qualification in Human Resource Planning and Development from a recognized University or Institution.

Experience At least nine (9) years’ working experiences in delivery of health care or teaching in Tertiary Health Training Institutions and management of health programmes of which Page 3 of 91

three (3) years should have been at the level of Principal Officer in Government or an equivalent level from a reputable organization. Other

Demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity. Duties and

a) Formulate and review policies and guidelines for Human Resources for Health development. b) Identify, assess and document Human Resource for Health development gaps in the health sector. c) Develop and implement plans and strategies for Human Resource for Health development. d) Coordinate and implement capacity-building programmes for Human Resources for Health. e) Monitor and evaluate Human Resource for Health development plans, strategies and programmes.

f) Provide technical guidance on Human Resource for Health development to relevant stakeholders. g) Prepare and submit performance plans, work plans and periodic reports on Human Resource for Health development. h) Coordinate training, career development and professional development programmes for health workers. i) Supervise, mentor and manage the performance of staff under the Human Resource Development Division. j) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.