MD Couple Trainer

Established in 1991 by a group of educated Afghan women in exile, the Afghan Women's Educational Center (AWEC) is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, nonpolitical, and nongovernmental organization dedicated to advocating for and raising awareness about the rights of women and children in Islam.

Our core activities focus on empowering women, eliminating violence, and increasing women's participation in both domestic and societal spheres.

With over three decades of experience, AWEC possesses a profound understanding of Afghanistan's socioeconomic, cultural, and political landscape. We are recognized as a leading organization that addresses the diverse needs of various communities, which are shaped by numerous social and economic factors.

Since 2002, AWEC has collaborated with women and communities to enhance access to education, health, and vocational services in Afghanistan. Our initiatives extend to livelihood improvement, protection, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), humanitarian aid, grant management, capacity building, social rehabilitation, cohesion, and justice. AWEC has successfully implemented projects in Logar, Faryab, Kapisa, Khost, Panjshir, Wardak, Kabul, Balkh, Herat, Nangarhar, Kandahar, Badakhshan, Parwan, Paktia, Paktika, Laghman, Nuristan, and Bamyan provinces, maintaining an active presence in Kabul, Balkh, Herat, Nangarhar, Kandahar, Badakhshan, Parwan, Paktia, Paktika, Laghman, Nuristan, and Bamyan.

Our vision in AWEC is “an inclusive and just society with sensitized and responsive public and private sector, where all women and children have access to opportunities to improve their quality of life in order to realize their full potential”.

AWEC has zero tolerance approach to the AWEC Code of Conduct including safeguarding, SH, and Fraud violations being committed by its staff, consultants, contractors, volunteers, interns, suppliers, vendors, sub-grantees/partners, implementing partners or any other associate.

The MD Couple Trainers will support the DAWAM Project by delivering high-quality, practical, and up-to-date training sessions for health facility staff on WASH standards, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), health-care waste management, and AWD/ Cholera prevention. Working directly inside healthcare facilities across Nangarhar Province, the selected couple (male & female) will play a key role in strengthening the knowledge and practices of doctors, nurses, midwives, cleaners, and support staff to reduce infection-related risks and improve hygiene conditions in clinical environments.

The role contributes to building a safer healthcare system by promoting evidence-based medical and hygiene practices through interactive training, hands-on demonstrations, and tailored awareness sessions aligned with national guidelines and global WASH standards. This position is short-term but highly impactful, requiring strong technical knowledge, professional conduct, and effective facilitation skills.

Responsibilities:

Deliver structured training sessions to HCF staff on IPC, WASH standards, AWD/cholera prevention, vector control and medical waste management.

Prepare or adapt training materials, presentations and handouts using project-approved content.

Ensure gender-appropriate and culturally sensitive training delivery, allowing equal participation.

Conduct practical demonstrations and on-site coaching within healthcare facilities.

Coordinate with facility management to schedule and organize training sessions efficiently.

Document attendance, training outputs and short monitoring notes for reporting purposes.

Support the project team with any technical recommendations related to healthcare hygiene, IPC or medical practices observed during training.

Education and Experience:

A Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Medicine (MD) from a recognized university.

A Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in the health sector with at least 3 years of proven experience as a trainer, facilitator, or capacity-building specialist.

Knowledge and Skills:

Completion of Training of Trainers (ToT) certification from a recognized institution.

Valid Medical Council Registration/Exit Examination Certificate (where applicable).

Good command of English language, both written and spoken.

Proficiency in computer applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Strong report writing, documentation, and presentation skills.

Up-to-date knowledge of international standards, guidelines, and best practices related to WASH in Health Care Facilities (WASH in HCF), Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), and healthcare waste management.

Familiarity with Afghanistan's health system, Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) policies, and healthcare facility operations.

Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

Previous experience in conducting trainings for healthcare workers, community health workers, or health facility staff will be considered an asset.