Female CHW Trainer

Maihan Humanitarian Convergence Organization (MHCO) is a national non-government, non-political, and non-profit organization registered with the Ministry of Economy, committed to delivering humanitarian services across Afghanistan. MHCO focuses on various sectors including Health, Education, Protection, Nutrition, LivelihoodS, Food Security, and Organizational Development.

The CHWs Trainer is responsible for the selection, training, supervision, and deployment of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to support MHCO’s CBHC program and the implementation of the Basic Package of Health Services in Nangarhar Province. The role involves engaging communities in CHW selection, establishing health committees, conducting training sessions, monitoring CHW fieldwork, facilitating health surveys, and ensuring proper documentation of activities in HMIS and quarterly reports. The CHWs Trainer also serves as a liaison between the community and MHCO, promoting effective health service delivery, evaluating CHW performance, and assisting in the planning and reporting of community-based health initiatives.

Duties and Responsiblity;

• The CHW Trainer/Supervisor works closely with the CBHC officer /Supervisor in selection, providing training, supervision and deployment of CHWs in covering area, which supports the MHCO CBHC program's goal to implement the Basic package of Health Services.
• Involve respective community in community-based health care program and ensure their understanding of the program concept.
• Involve the community in finding and selection of CHWs (in case of CHW defaulter) considering the criteria set for CHW selection.
• Establishing of Health committees and councils in respective community.
• Establishing FHAG in to the related HFs catchment areas.
• Preparation of training plan for CHW training.
• Making orientation plan of IEC/BCC for community Health Shura.
• Training of CHWs according to the standard guideline.
• Following up the practical work of CHW in field.
• Supervising and monitoring of CHWs in field level.
• Participating in the meetings of community health shurahs.
• Establishes linkages with higher-level health service delivery for referrals.
• Preparing the data and information needed to be entered in HMIS- Database and quarterly report.
• Preparation of achievement reports to CBHC Officer/Supervisor.
• Introduce the community mapping and implement it in respective area.
• Training and deployment of CHWs for conducting CAAC.
• Facilitating health related surveys.
• Act as connector and facilitator between MHCO and community.
• Ensuring and evaluating the CHWs supervision by health facility staff (mainly CHS) and community.
• To assist CBHC officer/supervisor in maintaining proper record of CBHC activities
• Any other tasks required by the project.

• MD or 14th grade graduate with medical training such as Nursing or Midwifery.
• At least 3 years’ experience for MD and 4 year for medlevel medical education in the same role.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong organizational and filing skills
• Ability to work in a team and under supervision
• Good command of English, Pashto, and/or Dari
• Willingness to learn and support HR activities

Safeguarding and Recruitment Statement – MHCO

At MHCO, we are firmly committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment. We do not tolerate any form of inappropriate behaviour, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, or financial misconduct. The safety and well-being of children, young people, adults, and all beneficiaries we engage with are of paramount importance.

All MHCO staff are expected to uphold these principles in accordance with our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. We place strong emphasis on recruiting individuals who demonstrate integrity and align with our organizational values.

The selected candidate for this role will receive comprehensive safeguarding training and will be responsible for understanding and adhering to MHCO’s safeguarding standards. Employment offers are subject to satisfactory references and relevant screening checks, which may include criminal background verification and terrorism finance assessments.

we will request information from previous employers regarding any substantiated findings of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment, as well as any ongoing investigations at the time of the candidate’s departure.

By submitting an application, candidates confirm their understanding and acceptance of these recruitment procedures.

The interested candidate should submit their  complete application (CV/Cover letter) through the link provided below. 

https://forms.gle/sA5XfjPU2a663bfi7