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| Health Trainer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Health Care, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2022-03-17 | Close Date | 2022-04-02 |
| Vacancy No | CRD00145/22 | Gender | Female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | Till the end of December 2022 |
| Education | University degree in medicine, MD is preferred | Experience | At least three years of experience in training and capacity building of health staff |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | NTA Salary Scale, Grade D |
About Company
About Cordaid: Cordaid is an internationally operating value-based emergency relief and development organization, working in and on fragility. The organization was established in 2000, when several Dutch aid organizations joined forces. But our history goes back more than a century. Cordaid has changed over the years, the organization now is focusing more on the localization of its operations and programmes to empower local human capacities and knowledge in serving communities and people. Reducing fragility has become our core priority and we work in all contexts of fragility, from relief, through rehabilitation to long-term development. To do this effectively we seek funds, start partnerships, and compete on a global market. We believe in a world where people can break through barriers of poverty and exclusion, influence decisions that affect them and participate in equitable and resilient societies. A world with an economy not driven by greed and growth, but by inclusivity, social justice, and gender equality. That world is our goal. We work towards it in everything we do. Cordaid has been active in Afghanistan since 2001, working for a stable and prosperous country. Abiding by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence, Cordaid is committed to stand by the people of Afghanistan and deliver its lifesaving support. Cordaid through its work and need-based programming, is committed to delivering lifesaving, resilience, and development assistance to the people of Afghanistan.
Job Description
Background Information - Job-specific
The Afghanistan health system has made considerable progress, and the health indicators have also significantly improved between 2003 and 2020. The key enablers for the health sector's improvements have seen strong local stewardship, sound and stable policy frameworks, prioritization of investments in primary care, and BPHS and EPHS implementation. However, the COVID-19 outbreak poses a significant challenge to the country that is already struggling with deep-seated poverty and long-running conflict, and political instability. The implications of existing conflict and the newly emerged COVID-19 crisis go deeper than stats and figures, resulting in long-lasting damage to the physical, mental, social, and economic well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
To contribute to the health response in mitigating the recent COVID-19 outbreak and reducing related morbidity and mortality, Cordaid has been mobilizing resources to implement cost-effective and high impact interventions in the country. In partnership with Agha Khan Foundation (AKF), Cordaid is initiating an EU Funded Project to strengthen Afghanistan's COVID-19 response. The project will cover 16 provinces, while Cordaid, with its local partners, will implement the project planned activities in 8 out of the 16 target provinces.
This position's incumbent is responsible for the capacity building of healthcare providers to effectively manage COVID-19 cases, targeting the district level health facility staff (CHCs and DHs) to ensure healthcare providers can provide quality and timely services to COVID-19 cases in line with the WHO recommended training package.
Functional Responsibilities
- Provide technical training to the health staff of target health facilities on Covid-19 prevention, mitigation, and case management according to WHO guidelines and teaching material,
- Participate in conducting related health workshop, on the job training, and supportive supervision at provincial and district levels,
- Plan and conduct training for health workers on the proper use of PPE kits, preparation of disinfecting solution, and disinfection of HFs,
- Prepare training materials in line with the WHO and MoPH recommendations and print training material/handouts for the trainees,
- Provide orientation sessions to influential community elders and religious leaders on risk reduction and prevention of COVID-19,
- Assist in developing IEC material in line with the WHO and MoPH recommendations,
- Coordinate with PPHD and health partners including BPHS implanting NGO for the update of training material for the COVID-19 response,
- Provide activity reports and develop success stories from the relevant health teams and community,
- Participate in monitoring and supervision visits to the target health facilities in the field,
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Job Requirement
- University degree in medicine
- Having postgraduate study in clinical medicine(preferably infectious diseases or medical laboratory)
- At least three years of experience in training and capacity building of health staff
- Understanding of Afghanistan's health sector and key players
- Good understanding of COVID-19 prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in local languages and working knowledge of English
Skills:
- Ability to seek and apply knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside of Cordaid,
- Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor capacity development,
- Demonstrated ability in competency-based adult education and clinical training
- Spoken and written competence in English, Dari, and Pashtu
- Able to travel freely to project sites at the district level,
- Good computer skills; including the ability to use MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to collect data, establish facts, define problems, work proactively, and draw valid conclusions.
- Extremely flexible with the ability to cope with stressful situations
Competencies
Core Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal, coordination, and negotiation skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity,
- Strong commitment to integrity, professionalism, creativity and innovation, learning, accountability, planning, organization, result orientation, teamwork and technological solutions.
Functional Competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning
- Promotes knowledge management in Cordaid and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example,
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development, acts on learning plan, and applies newly acquired skills
Coordination and collaboration
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement and communication through the policy consultation, design, and implementation phases,
- Builds strong relationships with government authorities, line ministries, and other stakeholders, focusing on projects results and responding positively to feedback,
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Submission Guideline
- Please submit your CV and cover letter in one PDF file. Your email subject should be CRD00145/22- Health Trainer otherwise, it will not be considered as valid application.
- Please note that applications received after the closing date and without the Subject line will not be given consideration.
- Only shortlisted candidates whose application meets the above criteria will be contacted for test/interview.