Capacity Strengthening Specialist, LHSS Jordan

Job Description
The World at Abt
Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.
We are a team of 4,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment and energy do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.
To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.
Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.
The Opportunity
Abt Associates seeks a qualified Capacity Strengthening Specialist for the Local Health System Sustainability Project’s Jordan Activity (LHSS Jordan). The LHSS Project is USAID’s flagship initiative in integrated health systems strengthening, with a goal to help low- and middle- income countries transition to sustainable, self-financed health systems to support universal health coverage. LHSS Jordan is supporting the Government of Jordan’s (GOJ) efforts to improve health care professionals’ competencies to deliver quality health services through the institutionalization of a mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) system for professional license renewal. The Activity is also working with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and private sector on strengthening the Jordanian post COVID-19 resilience activities, including strengthening the laboratory sector.
This is a full-time position based in Amman, Jordan, working under the supervision of the Activity’s Senior Continuous Professional Development Advisor.
Core Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to a grant activity which will provide a grant to train CPD focal points in health facilities and health directorates in the governorates through strengthening their skills to support the implementation of CPD.
• Support health care providers to understand their CPD for relicensing responsibilities, assessing training needs and establishing training plans for facilities.
• Provide technical oversight to the grantee, deliverables, including reporting requirements, to ensure they are of quality, within the grant agreement, and in alignment with the Ministry of Health’s requirements.
• Attend all grantee and MOH meetings.
• Provide technical support to a grant activity which to develop a cadre of certified professional trainers to and train health care providers on CPD approved materials.
• Provide technical support to a grant to develop online and upload 17 CPD accredited online courses on the MOH website on topics such as MCH, FP and laboratory practices.
• Review the uptake of online courses provided by LHSS and develop periodic reports.
• Support the CPD Advisor in various capacity strengthening activities, including for example, working to strengthen the capacity of the three councils as they prepare to execute CPD activities and supporting the MOH as they implement their grant agreement with USAID on CPD.
• Maintain all files in the LHSS shared drive related to activities.
• Any other tasks relevant as assigned by the supervisor.

What We Value

• Bachelor’s Degree + 9 years of relevant experience, or master’s Degree + 7 years of relevant experience, or PhD + 4 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or any related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in capacity strengthening or capacity building activities (this should include organizational capacity technical assistance and not be ONLY training).
• A demonstrated track record in providing human resource development and organizational development.
• Experience with USAID-funded programs is preferable.
• Capacity to provide high quality reports in a professional and timely manner.
• Excellent English writing/speaking skills required and fluency in Arabic preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and training skills.

What We Offer
We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
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About Us
The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.
At Abt Associates, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justiceللتقدم على الوظيفة