Health Workforce Decentralization Officer

Ministry of Health (MOH)

Posts: 3
Status: Under Contract

Posted on: Oct 7, 2026
Deadline: Oct 15, 2026

Exams to be Conducted

1. Psychometric Test
2. Written
3. Oral

Reports To

Director of Administration and Human Resource Unit

Job Responsibilities

1. Capacity Development Enhancement

• Carry out a capacity development needs analysis to adhere relevant trainings.
• deliver relevant capacity binding opportunities for MoH staff.
• create annual capacity building plan.
• In collaboration with RDB detect relevant staff for professional continuous capacity development.

2. Workforce Distribution and Deployment

• Facilitate the deployment of health professionals to rural, underserved, or remote areas based on local needs.
• organize with HR departments to make sure that health personnel are placed appropriately across regions.
• track the effectiveness of the workforce deployment and make recommendations for improvements.

3. Training and Capacity Building

• assist training programs aimed at preparing healthcare workers for decentralized positions, especially in rural and isolated settings.
• detect gaps in the current workforce skills and deliver recommendations for relevant training programs.

4. Monitoring and Evaluation

• Regularly track the status of workforce decentralization efforts.
• Collect and analyze data to assess the impact of decentralization on healthcare access and delivery.
• create reports and deliver recommendations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of workforce deployment.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with national and regional health authorities, local governments, community health organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure successful workforce decentralization.
• deliver advice and technical assistance to government agencies and other partners on workforce issues related to decentralization.

6. Policy and Advocacy

• Advocate for policies that promote health workforce decentralization and equitable distribution of healthcare personnel.
• Participate in policy dialogue and contribute to the development of policies and frameworks that assist workforce decentralization.

7. Resource Mobilization and Budgeting

• help with securing funding and resources for decentralization projects and workforce development.
• produce budget proposals and oversee resources efficiently to assist decentralization efforts.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration
0 Year of relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree in Management
0 Year of relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management
0 Year of relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
0 Year of relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree in Business Studies
0 Year of relevant experience

Required Competencies and Key Technical Skills

• Resource management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of public sector human resource policies, regulations and procedures
• Operating knowledge of human resource management systems and processes;
• Judgment & Decision-making skills
• Analytical skills;

Psychometric Languages

• English

Psychometric Domains

• Problem solving

Competence / Skills

1. Decision making

Competence / Skills