Organizational Background: Liyana Health Care PLC is a leading healthcare organization in Ethiopia, committed to providing exceptional medical services and promoting community health and well-being. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our patients through compassionate care, innovative treatments, and continuous improvement. We value our employees and invest in their development to ensure they can deliver the best care to our patients.

Activity Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Training and Development Officer to join our HR team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in assessing training needs, developing comprehensive training programs, and facilitating training sessions to enhance the skills and knowledge of our employees. This role will contribute to the continuous improvement of our organization's capacity and support the career growth of our staff.

Currently, LHC comprises 9 business units: - Yanet Internal Medicine Specialized Center (YIMSC – Hwassa), Yanet General Hospital (YGH -  A.A), Yanet Trauma and Surgical Specialized Center (YTSSC - Hawassa), Yanet Priamary Hospital (YPH - Hawassa) ,Yanet Drugs and Medical Supplies Wholes Sale (YDMSWS - Hawassa), Yanet Eye and Dental Specialty Clinic (YEDSC – Hawassa), Yanet-Liyana College of Health Sciences (YLCHS- Hawassa), LHC Health Consultancy and Yali Hospital Detergents, Cosmetics & Chemicals Manufacturing (A.A )

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Training and Development Officer (TDO) to join our HR team based at Hawassa. 

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in assessing training needs, developing comprehensive training programs, and facilitating training sessions to enhance the skills and knowledge of our employees. This role will contribute to the continuous improvement of our organization's capacity and support the career growth of our staff.

Therefore, qualified applicants who can perform the following responsibilities and meet the mentioned requirements are invited to apply for the job vacancy. 

Job Summary: The Training and Development Officer will be responsible for identifying skill gaps and training requirements within the organization by collaborating with department heads. The officer will develop and implement training programs that align with organizational goals and employee development needs. The role requires effective facilitation of training sessions using suitable training modalities, implementation of multi-level feedback and evaluation methods, and continuous monitoring of training impact on employee performance. The Training and Development Officer will promote a culture of continuous learning and development, leverage technology for training delivery, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Training Needs Assessment:

• Collaborate with department heads to assess training needs and identify skill gaps within the organization.

Training Program Development:

• Develop comprehensive training programs aligned with organizational goals and employee development needs.

• Adjust training programs based on feedback and changing requirements.

Training Facilitation:

• Facilitate training sessions using suitable training modalities to enhance audience learning.

• Create training materials and reports using MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Feedback and Evaluation:

• Implement multi-level feedback and evaluation methods to ensure continuous capacity improvements.

• Monitor and measure the impact of training on employee performance.

Research and learning 

• Expertise in analyzing training data, identifying trends, and deriving actionable insights to inform decision-making and policy development.

• Coordinate documentation to uphold quality standards and facilitate the sharing of learning.

Leadership and Communication:

• Demonstrate skills in leadership, effective communication, technical skills, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence to respond to the needs of the target audience.

Employee Development:

• Assist employees with career planning, development, mentorship, and coaching for career growth.

• Promote a culture of continuous learning and development within the organization.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure training programs comply with industry standards, legal requirements, and company policies while staying updated on regulations and certifications.

• Engage in reviewing policies and cataloging benchmarks and standards

• Commitment to ethical practices in all aspects of work, upholding principles of honesty, fairness, and respect.

Technology and Tools:

• Leverage technology, digital tools, and Learning Management Systems (LMS) for training delivery and management.

Budget and Resource Management:

• Manage training budgets, logistics, and resources effectively.

Working with team 

• Assist the team in identifying areas for capacity development and offer technical support during implementation.

Additional Assignments

• Execute additional activities as assigned by the supervisor, which may include participating in research, contributing to policy development, or taking a lead role in specific health-related projects.

• Stay informed about emerging trends, innovations, and global best practices in capacity development to bring valuable insights to LHC context.

Employment type: - Fulltime 

Department:  Human Resource

Reporting to :  Chief Human Resource Officer 

Required: - 1 (One) 

Salary & Benefits: - Negotiable 

Work station: - Hawassa 

Application period: - October 10 – 18, 2025   

Job Requirements

Key Job requirements

•  A minimum bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Health care management ,Psychology, Education, or a related field.

• A Master’s degree in Organizational Development, HR Management, or Public Health can be advantageous.

• Proven experience in Program Design & Delivery, Learning & Development, Staff training and compliance training preferably within a healthcare setting.

• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in Amharic, English and other local languages.  

• Proficiency in MS Office, LMS, and other digital tools.

• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing requirements

• Ability to engage effectively with people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment 

• Exhibits flexibility and resilience to changes, and unforeseen challenges

How To Apply

By email: misgana@liyanahealthcare.com

LIYANA Health Care PLC is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions.