HMIS Master Trainer(Casual)

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The HMIS Master Trainer will design and deliver focused training on Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) for healthcare providers and facility in charges. The training will aim to strengthen participants’ capacity to accurately collect, record, analyses, and report health data in line with national HMIS guidelines and standards set (DHIS2) by the Ministry of Public Health Afghanistan (MoPH).  The trainer will ensure participants gain practical skills in data management, data quality assurance, reporting, and use of data for decision-making at both facility and community levels.

Summary of Key Functions

The incumbent of the position is responsible for:

• Deliver structured, participatory, and competency-based HMIS training sessions using approved national tools and reporting formats.
• Data collection, registration processes, and use of standard HMIS registers, tally sheets, and reporting forms.
• Data entry and validation procedures.
• Understanding HMIS structure, indicators, and reporting flow.
• Accurate recording and reporting of routine health service data.
• Data verification, validation techniques, basic data analysis, and interpretation (trends, coverage, performance indicators).
• Strengthening participants’ skills in identifying and correcting common data errors.
• Facilitate hands-on exercises, case studies, and group work on real or simulated data sets.
• Guide participants on integration of HMIS with program areas such as RMNCAH, nutrition, EPI, and disease surveillance.
• Conduct pre- and post-training assessments to evaluate knowledge and skill acquisition.
• Ensure adherence to training schedules, methodologies, and quality standards.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive technical training reports to the Training Supervisor following each training session.

Key Results Expected:

• Participants demonstrate improved knowledge of HMIS tools, indicators, and reporting requirements.
• Improved accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of health data reporting.
• Enhanced capacity to analyses and interpret routine health data.
• Increased use of data for decision-making at facility and district levels.
• Reduced data errors and inconsistencies in HMIS reporting.
• Strengthened integration of HMIS across health programs.
• Measurable improvement in pre- and post-test scores and practical competencies.
• Improved overall data quality and reporting performance.

Job Specifications:

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Core Competencies:

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Able to listen well, accurately communicate ideas, and to work well in a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with a range of individuals and groups.
• Culturally flexible and respect the multi-cultural environment or believes

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine, public health, Health Information Management, Statistics, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• Certification in HMIS or M&E Training-of-Trainers (ToT) preferred.

Work Experience:

•  Proven experience in HMIS, health data management, or monitoring and evaluation (M&E).
• Experience with national HMIS tools and reporting systems in Afghanistan.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating training for healthcare workers or data staff.

Skills and Experience:

Skills: 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate adult learners in a classroom setting.
• Strong organizational skills to manage training sessions effectively.

Ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance to participants

Languages Skills:

• Fluency in spoken and written Dari and Pashtu is a requirement. English Language skills are a plus point.

Reports to:

• Training Supervisor

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form)  to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (HMIS Master Trainer   CARE-AF-1390 Balkh) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (Available at:  http://bit.ly/CAREAFG_Child_Protection_Policy)

Equal Opportunity Statement

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

MDS (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme)

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.