Description

Position Title: Community Health Worker/CHW Trainer

Activation Date: 14 January, 2026   Announced Date: 14 January, 2026   Expire Date: 29 January, 2026

Job Location: Farah

Nationality: National

Category: Program

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: As per MdM Salary Scale

Vacancy Number: 26AFG008

No. Of Jobs: 1

City: Farah

Organization: Medecins du Monde - France

Years of Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience in community health, training, or health education, preferably with NGOs in Afghanistan.

Contract Duration: Til May 2026 (Extendable)

Gender: Female

Education: Bachelor’s degree in public health, Nursing, Community Health, or related field.

Close date: 2026-01-29

About Medecins du Monde - France:

Médecins du Monde - France (MdM-F) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including Afghanistan. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care.

Job Description:

To Supervise Community Heath intervention training activités for Community Health Workers (CHWs).

To Conduct Community sessions and mobilise the Community for engagement in Primary Health Care (PHC).

To Implement éducation, Prevention activistes, and referral services.

To establishment and roll out screening programs for Children Under 5 (CU5) and Mother using MUAC (Mid-Upper Arm Circonférences) mesurément.

To Strengthen Community platforms and Promote participation in national Community évents.

Promote quality Community mapping for éducation activités and train best Heath practices.

Purpose of the Position

The CHW Trainer will develop, conduct, and supervise training programs for Community Health Workers. The role will ensure CHWs are knowledgeable, skilled, and confident in delivering high-quality primary healthcare, health education, and community outreach services in line with MDM standards and protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Training Development & Delivery

Design and update training curricula and materials for CHWs, aligned with MDM’s health programs and local health priorities.

Conduct interactive, practical, and culturally sensitive training sessions for CHWs on topics including maternal and child health, nutrition, disease prevention, hygiene, and first aid.

Use participatory training methods to ensure skill retention and effective knowledge transfer.

Capacity Building & Mentorship

Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and supervision to CHWs in the field.

Monitor CHWs’ performance and identify areas for improvement, providing constructive feedback and support.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Develop training assessment tools to evaluate CHWs’ knowledge and skills pre- and post-training.

Maintain accurate records of training, attendance, and CHW performance.

Support reporting of training activities to the Project Manager.

Coordination & Collaboration

Collaborate with local health authorities, community leaders, and MDM staff to ensure training aligns with community needs.

Participate in team meetings and contribute to strategic planning for health education initiatives.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

Ensure all training and CHW activities comply with MDM policies, national health guidelines, and security protocols.

Promote ethical conduct, gender-sensitive approaches, and inclusivity in all training sessions.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in public health, Nursing, Community Health, or related field.

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in community health, training, or health education, preferably with NGOs in Afghanistan.

Proven experience in training and capacity building of CHWs.

Strong knowledge of maternal, newborn, and child health, nutrition, and community health strategies.

Excellent communication and presentation skills; fluency in Dari and/or Pashto.

Ability to work in remote and challenging environments.

Submission Guideline:

The interested candidates should submit their applications with the updated CV, motivation letter, including references details to the following email – recruitment.afghanistan@medecinsdumonde.net – no later than the closing date.

The reference Community Health Worker/CHW Trainer must be stated in the application subject to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required diploma & other supporting documents, your application may not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that MDM-F does not reimburse transportation cost if applicants are asked for interview or a test.

MDM-F does not charge fee at any stage of its recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process.

Submission Email:

recruitment.afghanistan@medecinsdumonde.net