Maternal Health or Cervical Cancer Screening Trainer (USD 2,000 - USD 4,000 Lumpsum Fee)

Star Waves Consultancy Services Company (SWCSC) is a research, development, and consulting organization operating across Afghanistan. The company provides evidence-based technical services in health, nutrition, livelihoods, capacity building, and community development.

Under a maternal health strengthening initiative, SWCSC is supporting efforts to improve cervical cancer prevention and treatment services. Cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern, and expanding safe screening and thermal ablation services is critical to reducing preventable morbidity and mortality among women.

Within this context, SWCSC seeks to engage a qualified Maternal Health Consultant to provide technical training support on cervical cancer screening (VIA/VILI) and thermal therapy (thermal ablation) for healthcare providers.

The assignment will begin only after contract award.

2. Objective of the Assignment

The consultant will strengthen clinical capacity in cervical cancer screening and thermal ablation through structured, competency-based training, ensuring adherence to national guidelines, safety standards, and infection prevention protocols.

3. Roles and Responsibilities

The consultant will:

• Work under the supervision of the SWCSC Project Manager or designated Team Leader.
• Deliver field-based training on cervical cancer screening and thermal therapy.
• Conduct practical, hands-on sessions on:
  • VIA/VILI screening and interpretation
  • Eligibility assessment for thermal ablation
  • Step-by-step thermal ablation procedures
  • Equipment operation and safety
• Reinforce Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) standards.
• Train participants on:
  • Client counseling (pre- and post-procedure)
  • Informed consent procedures
  • Complication identification and referral pathways
• Conduct competency assessments using standardized checklists.
• Administer pre- and post-training evaluations.
• Ensure accurate documentation practices among trainees.
• Submit a final technical training report.

4. Training Methodology and Approach

The consultant is expected to apply:

• Interactive presentations
• Case-based learning
• Demonstrations
• Supervised hands-on practice
• Competency-based evaluation
• Pre- and post-test assessment

Training must be practical, standards-based, and aligned with recognized clinical guidelines. Sessions will be conducted in Dari and/or Pashto as appropriate for participants.

5. Duration of Assignment

One (1) month from contract signing, including preparation, training delivery, and submission of final report.

6. Deliverables

The consultant will submit:

• Training agenda and materials
• Attendance sheets with signatures
• Pre- and post-test results
• Competency assessment summaries
• Training photographs
• Final report including recommendations
• Signed service completion documentation

7. Required Qualifications and Experience

• Medical degree (MD), preferably specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Proven experience in cervical cancer screening and thermal ablation.
• Experience delivering clinical trainings.
• Strong facilitation and mentoring skills.
• Familiarity with national reproductive health guidelines.
• Experience working in field-based health programs.
• Strong communication skills in local languages.

8. Ethical and Professional Standards

The consultant must adhere to:

• Professional medical ethics
• Confidentiality requirements
• Infection Prevention and Control standards
• SWCSC Code of Conduct
• SWCSC Safeguarding and PSEA principles

9. Payment Terms

Payment will be made in accordance with the signed contract upon completion and approval of all deliverables.

10. Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copy of National ID (NID)

Applications must be submitted to:  https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/LccCYNcN

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Star Waves reserves the right to cancel this vacancy.