Providing quality training and professional development for health workers.
Strengthening skills, leadership, and readiness of the public health workforce.
Promoting research, learning, and evidence-based public health practices.
Enhancing the ability of health workers to respond to outbreaks and emergencies.
The Health Training and Development Department of the National Institute of Health (NIH) Somalia is responsible for strengthening the capacity and skills of health professionals and public health workers through continuous learning, training programs, and workforce development initiatives. The department supports the development of a competent, resilient, and well-prepared health workforce capable of addressing current and emerging public health challenges.
Through collaboration with government institutions, academic organizations, and development partners, the department designs and coordinates training programs in areas such as disease surveillance, emergency preparedness and response, laboratory systems, epidemiology, health leadership, and other priority public health areas.
To coordinate and implement capacity-building initiatives, professional training, and workforce development programs that improve public health preparedness, service delivery, and emergency response.
A skilled and resilient health workforce that contributes to a healthier and safer Somalia.
To enhance public health capacity through quality training, professional development, and knowledge-sharing.
Strengthen health workforce skills and competencies. Improve preparedness for public health emergencies. Promote continuous learning and professional development. Support collaboration with national and international training partners.
The Health Training and Development Department of the National Institute of Health (NIH) Somalia strengthens the capacity of health professionals through training, continuous learning, and workforce development programs.