Polio SBC National Training Extender

Afghanistan and Pakistan are the world’s remaining polio-endemic countries. In 2024, as of January 9, Afghanistan reported 6 WPV1 reported in Eastern region and 62 environmental cases in Eastern Region, Kunar and Nangarhar provinces. These results confirm the need for continues community engagement efforts, especially engagement of influencers with a particular focus on previously inaccessible areas, high-risk districts, and areas where children are still missed mainly those refusing uptake of vaccine due to many aspects such as low awareness, misconception, operational challenges etc., and proper management of vaccines and cold chain systems.

Afghanistan faces ongoing polio transmission due to limited access, resistance in high-risk districts, and vaccine hesitancy. Existing community engagement needs a boost. The trainer expert to equip the Polio ICN staff with the knowledge and skills to effectively engage communities, address concerns, and ultimately contribute to polio eradication.

2.Monitoring the Implementation:

•Observe training sessions: Conduct observations of training sessions to assess facilitatoreffectiveness, participant, engagement, and adherence to established standards. Provide constructive feedback to adherence to established

standards. Provide constructive feedback to facilitators and suggest improvements for subsequent sessions.

•Analyze monitoring data: Review and analyze data from existing monitoring mechanisms, such as pre/post-tests, feedback forms, and attendance records. Identify trends and areas for improvement.

•Prepare reports: Generate comprehensive reports summarizing observations, key findings from data analysis, and recommendations for improvement based on both quantitative and qualitative data.

3.Suggestions for Improvement:

•onitoringdata, participantfeedback, andobservations, proposepractical and evidence-based strategies toenhance the Content and Methodology: Based on monitoringdata, participantfeedback, andobservations, proposepractical and evidence-based strategies toenhance thecontent, deliverymethodology, andoverall effectiveness ofthe training program.

•Training Materials: Identify areas where existing training materials can be improved forclarity, accessibility, and cultural appropriateness. Recom mend specific revisions, updates, or additional resources.

•Monitoring and Evaluation: Review and suggest improvements to existing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure data collected is relevant, reliable, and effectively informs program decision-making.

4.Suggestions for Improvement:

•Content and Methodology: Based on monitoringdata, participant feedback, and observations, propose practical and evidence-based strategies to enhance the content, delivery methodology, and verall effectiveness of

the training program.

•TrainingMaterials: Identify areas where existing training materials can be improved forclarity, accessibility, and cultural appropriateness. Recom mend specific revisions, updates, or additional resources.

•Monitoring and Evaluation: Review and suggest improvements to existing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure data collected is relevant, reliable, and effectively informs program decision-making.

To the supervisor.

▪University degree in social science, medical science, public health, midwifery, or nursing.

Bachelor’s degree in Sharia/Law/Theology, philosophy, anthropology, and/or behavior communication is preferable. Experience in the Polio programme is given priority.

▪3-5 years' experience in mentioned areas – working with community-based structures, advocacy, and health promotion

▪Fluent in English, Pashto, and Dari

▪Good computer skills

▪Ability to travel to remote and far to access areas

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