About Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition Activity:
Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) is a key component of the national nutrition programme in Afghanistan implemented under the guidance of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Public Nutrition Directorate (PND). Maternal nutrition refers to the nutritional status of women during adolescence, pregnancy, and lactation, which directly influences their own health as well as the health and development of their fetus and/or infant through their reproductive and caregiving roles. Infants are defined as children aged 0–11 months, while young children are those aged 12–23 months, inclusive.
The Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) and the Essential Package of Hospital Services (EPHS) form the core structure of the Afghan health system. These two packages are complementary and jointly ensure the delivery of essential primary health care and hospital-based services across different levels of health facilities. Within this framework, BPHS and EPHS include key nutrition interventions aimed at the prevention and management of undernutrition. These interventions are organized into four main components: nutrition assessment, prevention of malnutrition, treatment of malnutrition, and nutrition screening and surveillance.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Facilitate high-quality and structured MIYCN trainings using approved modules and materials in target provinces to health staff for an agreed period of time;
2. Provide training on PSEA, risk mitigation, and SEA Reporting mechanisms to all health staff trained in MIYCN training;
3. Conduct supervision and on-the-job mentorship visits to health facilities in accordance with the plan provided by the National Technical Team/supervisor.
4. Work closely with the Regional Coordinator and the National Program Manager to ensure MIYCN training sessions are delivered according to the agreed plan and schedule, and seek guidance from AINHE-O’s national team as needed.
5. Ensure that all training aids and materials, including PowerPoint slides, are available and properly used during training sessions in line with MIYCN training guidelines.
6. Conduct pre- and post-training assessments to evaluate participants’ knowledge and skill acquisition.
7. Provide a summary report after each session in designated format provided by AINHE-O;
8. Perform all duties and services diligently and in accordance with the highest professional standards at all times, and any incidents of misconduct or inappropriate behavior must be promptly reported to AINHE-O.
9. The Master Trainer shall be fully prepared for each training session, with a strong command of the technical concepts and skills being delivered to participants.
10. Report any issues or challenges encountered during provincial trainings immediately to the line supervisor.
11. Provide logistic support and coordination for the training at the provincial level if needed; and any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor
