Based in Kandahar, the CHW Trainer coordinates and supervises all Community Health Worker (CHW) project activities.
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Assist in designing the three-phase CHW initial and refresher training action plans in line with the overall project work plan.
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Prepare required course plans, lesson plans (using adult learning methods), and teaching materials/learning aids.
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Provide supportive supervision to health facilities (HFs), health posts (HPs), and outreach activities.
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Supervise, monitor, and evaluate health post activities and assess CHWs’ skills during the practical phase of training.
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Contribute to improving the quality of CHW job descriptions, working procedures, and training curricula.
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Hold meetings with community shuras and other stakeholders for effective project implementation and development of health post catchment area maps.
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Communicate culturally sensitive issues in an appropriate and respectful manner with community members and trainees.
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Conduct meetings with authorities, community leaders, elders, and heads of households to enhance community participation, support CHW selection, and indirectly evaluate CHW performance.
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Assist communities in nominating both male and female candidates for CHW training.
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Assess CHW nominees for training according to national requirements.
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Conduct CHW training in accordance with the MoPH standard curriculum for both initial and refresher courses.
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Implement approved CHW training schedules.
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Supervise trained CHWs in villages during and immediately after the training courses.
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Maintain and strengthen the knowledge and skills of trained CHWs.
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Distribute CHW kits and explain the use of kit items during training sessions.
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Assist CHSs in analyzing CHW activity reports.
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Develop achievement tests aligned with the training objectives of CHW training courses.
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Provide on-the-job training to CHWs.
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Ensure adherence to established norms, standards, and protocols.
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Assist in the implementation of CAAC surveys with CHWs and CHSs, as required.
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Assess and document essential technical needs of health posts.
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Identify CHW needs for refresher training.
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Identify CHW logistical needs during training periods, including drugs, medical supplies, and equipment.
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Perform any other project-related tasks assigned by the supervisor.
