The CHWD executes its mandate capitalizing on its autonomous status within the university and based on a flexible, inclusive, and adaptive approach. The centre functions through the following arrangements:

• Dedicated core staff spanning leadership, technical expertise, and administrative roles
• Network of collaborating experts covering various health workforce development domains and working on part-time and flexible modalities including visiting/adjunct academic positions, contracts, and project-based assignments
• Advisory board involving renowned health workforce leaders/experts from within the region and internationally providing strategic advice and guidance to the centre
• Impactful partnerships with relevant entities providing for exchange of expertise and resources to support the functions of the centre
• A unique relationship with WHO aligning the centre’s work with the priorities and agenda embraced by WHO EMRO to strengthen the health workforce across the member states of the region including a focus on the Regional Director’s flagship program on the health workforce
• Oversight and resource mobilization provided by the university under guidance of the Board of Trustees