IMAM Master Trainer

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SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

The IMAM Master Trainer will design and deliver comprehensive training on the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM), covering the full continuum of care including Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in OPD (OTP) and IPD settings, Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM), Early MAM and High-Risk MAM (HRM).The trainer will ensure that healthcare workers acquire practical, standardized competencies to screen, classify, treat, counsel, and follow up malnutrition cases and nutritionally vulnerable groups, in accordance with national guidelines and WHO/UNICEF protocols.

Summary of Key Functions:

The incumbent of the position is responsible for:

•  Deliver structured, participatory, and competency-based IMAM training sessions covering SAM (OPD/OTP and IPD), MAM, early malnutrition prevention, and HRM support.
• Facilitate hands-on practice on screening and classification, including MUAC measurement, bilateral pitting edema assessment, weight-for-height/length, and risk identification.
• OPD/OTP management of uncomplicated SAM, including appetite testing, RUTF dosage, routine medications, and follow-up.
• IPD management of complicated SAM cases.
• MAM management, including supplementary feeding approaches, nutrition counselling, and growth monitoring.
• Early detection and prevention of malnutrition, with emphasis on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices and community engagement.
• Identification and support of High-Risk MAM (HRM), including maternal nutrition, breastfeeding support, and treatment, and appropriate referral
• Strengthen understanding of admission, discharge, non-response, and referral criteria across OPD and IPD services.
• Facilitate case studies, simulations, and clinical exercises to strengthen clinical reasoning and decision-making.
• Guide participants on the integration of IMAM with IYCF, primary healthcare, and WASH services.
• Provide on-site mentoring, coaching, and constructive feedback to participants throughout the training.
• Conduct and analyses pre- and post-training assessments to measure knowledge and skills gained.
• Ensure adherence to training plans, quality standards, and reporting requirements in coordination with the training team.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive technical training reports to the Training Supervisor following each training session.

Key Results Expected:

•  Participants demonstrate improved knowledge of IMAM protocols aligned with national and WHO/UNICEF guidelines.
• Healthcare workers correctly perform screening, classification, admission, treatment, and follow-up of acute malnutrition cases.
• Demonstrated improvement in pre- and post-test scores and practical competencies.
• Enhanced quality, consistency, and coverage of IMAM services, contributing to improved patient outcomes.

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

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.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Nutrition, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
• Possession of a national or international IMAM Training-of-Trainers (TOT) certificate.

Work Experience:

• Proven experience in IMAM/CMAM programming, including both OPD (OTP) and IPD SAM management and MAM services. Previous experience facilitating adult learning sessions or clinical training is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of nutrition protocols, clinical assessment of SAM, MAM, EMAM, HRM, therapeutic feeding, and monitoring of inpatient cases.

Languages Skills:

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

Reports to:

• Training Supervisor

Duty Location:

Balkh Province

• 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 (IMAM Master Trainer   CARE-AF-1393 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)

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