Trainer – Disability Prevention, Identification, Treatment & Referral

AOAD (Accessibility Organization for Afghan Disabled) is a national disability-led organization registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan under license number 956. The organization works to advocate for the rights and meaningful inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society. AOAD promotes equal access to health, education, social services, and community participation, and supports initiatives that strengthen the dignity, empowerment, and well-being of persons with disabilities across Afghanistan. AOAD is seeking qualified male and female trainers (couple-based) to conduct capacity-building training for external health staff on disability-related health services including prevention, identification, treatment, referral, and record management.

The training team must consist of one male and one female trainer who are Sharia Mahram.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct training sessions for health staff on disability prevention, identification, treatment, and referral mechanisms.
• Deliver sessions on disability-inclusive healthcare services.
• Train participants on early identification of different types of disabilities.
• Provide guidance on basic clinical management and referral pathways.
• Train health staff on patient records, disability documentation, and reporting systems.
• Ensure proper attendance records and training documentation.
• Coordinate with district health authorities and health facilities.
• Prepare training reports and recommendations after sessions.
• Training Topics
• Disability prevention (maternal, newborn, and child health)
• Early identification of disabilities
• Types of disabilities (physical, sensory, intellectual, developmental)
• Basic treatment and management approaches
• Referral mechanisms and rehabilitation services
• Disability-inclusive health services
• Patient communication and ethical care
• Health facility record keeping and reporting

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Public Health, or related health field.
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in health services or disability programs.
• Experience in training or capacity building is preferred.
• Good communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to prepare reports and documentation.

• Mahram Requirement

• Trainers must work as a male–female pair (Sharia Mahram).

• Safeguarding and Protection

  All staff must:

• Respect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.
• Follow zero tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA).
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and participant information.
• Ensure a safe and respectful training environment.

• Compliance

  Selected candidates must comply with:

• AOAD organizational policies
• Donor rules and regulations
• Government of Afghanistan health guidelines

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the following link: Only short listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and further assessment.